www.windygap.younglife.org
www.auburnopelika.younglife.org
May 29-June 4, 2016
April 2016
Dear Parents,
We are excited that your son or daughter will be joining us for our trip to Young Life’s Windy Gap on
May 29-June 4, 2016. Believe us, it is an incredible trip. Our plan is to leave Sunday morning at 8 A.M.
from Dick’s Sporting Goods parking lot at Tiger Town. Windy Gap has a blob, zip line, high ropes
course, mountain bikes, naskarts, horses, wiffle ball field, gym, sand volleyball, giant swing, and a pool.
When we get there, we’ll join over three hundred high school students from around the country. What
an adventure!
We leave soon so we wanted to get some important information in your hands. All money due and
completed health forms must be turned in on or before Friday, May 20th. If you have any questions, you
can call Eric Faison at 334-329-8869. The YL Office email is [email protected] and the fax
number is 334-329-7400.
Deposits paid toward Windy Gap are non-refundable at this point, since we have already pre-paid for
your son or daughter’s spot at Windy Gap.
Please call us immediately if you have any questions or if your child has decided not to go, we need to
know this ASAP. Thanks again!
All forms and info are posted on the website. www.auburnopelika.younglife.org
• Parent Letter & Packing List
• Health Form
THE PLAN:
o Friday, May 20
o Sunday, May 29
o
Saturday, June 4
All forms and balance paid and turned into the YL Office.
Leave from Dicks Sporting Goods Parking Lot at Tiger Town at 8:00 A.M.
Try to be there by 7:30 A.M.
Depart Windy Gap at 7:30 P.M. (EST) and head home
Arrive at Dicks at 12:30 A.M. CST (30 minutes after midnight).
MORE INFO ON WINDY GAP
WINDY GAP www.windygap.younglife.org
828-645-7187
SAFETY
There will be an YL Leader (older college student and/or adult) for every 5-7 students going from our
area. Windy Gap also has a fully staffed Property Team that is there year-round. They are good at what
they do and know what they are doing. Additionally, while we are at Windy Gap, there will be a Camp
Doctor, nurse, and EMT. Safety is the primary concern at YL Properties. The Windy Gap Team has
fully prepared response plans for any possible incident. If you have specific concerns, dietary needs,
etc. please give us a call.
CONTACTING YOUR CHILD
Due to Windy Gap's location in the mountains, cell phone coverage is inconsistent with most
providers. Pay phones are located on the property. Messages can also be left on the Windy Gap
general voicemail box. These messages are checked periodically throughout the weekend and will be
forwarded to your child. If you have an emergency, please call our emergency cell phone number at
828-337-3937. Eric will have access to email and will be checking it throughout the trip, so if you need
to, you can email him at [email protected].
WHAT TO BRING
All bedding (sheets, towels, and blankets) are provided by Windy Gap.
• Sunscreen
• Beach Towel
• Bathing suit
• Jeans or long pants for horses and other activities
• One hillbilly or western outfit for a special event
• One set of old clothes and closed toed shoes that they can basically throw away.
• Toiletries. Bring basic toiletries. However, if your child forgets something, most items can be
purchased at the Windy Gap Store.
• Proper Clothing. Warm clothing will be needed at most times of the year at Windy Gap.
• Closed-toed shoes are required from some activities. Also, don't let your child forget their bathing
suit for the pool and hot tub, open year-round!
• Medications. Our medical staff or the medical staff associated with your child's group, would be
more than happy to assist your child in taking their needed medications. Please contact your
child's trip leader about your child's medication regime.
• Special Dietary Needs. Our Food Service Team is very willing to work with your child's dietary
needs. Please contact your child's trip leader or Windy Gap ahead of time to communicate
those needs.
• Calling Card. Cellular service at Windy Gap is not very predictable or dependable. There are pay
phones located throughout the camp that will allow collect calls or the use of calling cards.
Calling cards can also be purchased at the Windy Gap Store.
• Spending Money. The Windy Gap Store, the Snack Bar, and Coffee Shop will probably be open
some time during your child's stay at Windy Gap. Additional spending money will be needed for
purchases.
• Camera. Memories at Windy Gap are unforgettable. Encourage your child to show YOU what that is
all about with photographs!
Sincerely,
Eric Faison
Area Director
[email protected]
334-329-8869
Young Life Auburn-Opelika
PO Box 1336 Auburn, AL 36831
www.auburnopelika.younglife.org
[email protected]
334-329-7400 (fax)