2012 ARM Summer Registration Form
To secure dates to work with ARM, simply fill out the form below and submit it online. After it has been submitted, we will review your information and contact you about the registration fee. This fee is simply to secure your dates. It is non-refundable (unless your dates are already booked and we cannot find an agreeable solution), and is not taken from the balance of your team fees. Booking is on a first come, first serve basis.
More information about the service opportunities, sites and payment schedule can be found at the bottom of this page.
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Service Opportunities
Day Camp
ABOUT THE KIDS: Sonshine Day Camp is offered in Livingston and Tuskegee. It hosts
30-40 children ranging in age from 5-12 years.
DAY CAMP ACTIVITIES: Throughout the week, the children study Bible stories,
participate in team building games, and receive educational assistance with reading and
writing. All activities correspond with the day camp theme, which is developed by ARM
staff.
TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES: You will work with the ARM staff to bring the Bible to life
for the children. Before your arrival, your group will develop lessons, skits, games, songs,
and arts and crafts that will coincide with the chosen day camp theme. The theme is
divided between the seven summer weeks and your team will be given the topic for your
week, which you should use to plan your day camp activities. You will also get to provide
the daily snacks which may also be a craft project.
Construction
TYPES OF PROJECTS: Projects include but are not limited to roofing, dry wall repair,
minor plumbing, carpentry (floors, porches, ramps) and depend on the skills of your
volunteers. You will be informed of your project(s) upon arrival and possibly the week
prior to arrival. Large wheelchair ramps and roofs are pretty costly. We add an extra
$300/project for these types of projects if you are able to do them and desire to work on
these.
CREW SIZE: Each group will be divided into crews of 4-7. You may bring as many
crews as space will allow. Please remember, YOU MUST bring at least one construction
knowledgeable person per crew. Our staff will deliver materials but cannot stay on
site with your group.
EQUIPMENT: A list will be in the mail once you have confirmed your dates. Bringing as
many tools as possible is encouraged. You will need one vehicle for each crew of 4-7
people that you bring.
About Our Sites
Livingston, AL (West Alabama) – Livingston is in the central western part of Alabama and
is close to Meridian, Mississippi. This is ARM’s founding site and began in 1998. Livingston
is located in Sumter County and is best known for being the home of The University of
West Alabama. Groups sleep, eat, and having evening activities at the Southern Sportsman
Hunting Lodge outside of Livingston. Groups may come to Livingston and do home repair,
work at Sonshine Day Camp, or do both. Groups sleep in the University dorms and have
meals and programming in a local church.
Tuskegee, AL (East Alabama) – Tuskegee is in the central eastern part of Alabama and
borders Auburn, AL. and Columbus, Georgia. Both home repair and day camp are available
at this site. Groups sleep, eat, and have evening activities at a large parsonage and
Tuskegee 1st UMC . Tuskegee is home to the historical Tuskegee Institute and the
Tuskegee Airman Museum. Like Sumter County, it is located in the agriculturally rich Black
Belt, just 30 minutes east of Montgomery. Each summer, volunteer teams reach out to the
Macon County community, while extending their reach into neighboring Lee County.
Insurance Policy
All team members must have their own medical/health insurance or be covered under your church
insurance. All volunteers will be required to complete a medical release form as well as a release of
liability form (to be received later). Volunteers under the age of 19 must have a legal guardian
signature on their release of liability form. If you need additional medical insurance you may
register through United Methodist Volunteers in Mission. (umvim.org)
Payment Schedule
Registration Fee: $25.00 if signed up before Dec. 1st, $50.00 before February 1st, $75 if signed
up after February 1st. Registration fee is due with registration form. It is non-refundable unless we
cannot find you an agreeable date. Registration begins September 1st and ends when teams all sites
are booked.
First Deposit: $250.00 is due upon receipt of your confirmation letter. Failure to send this
initial deposit will result in us dropping you from our schedule.
Second Deposit: $250.00 is due by April 15 and must be enclosed with team group information
form which you will receive with your confirmation packet in March.
Final Deposit: Your remaining balance is due two weeks before your scheduled date.
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your reservation with ARM up to 6 weeks prior to your
scheduled arrival date without penalty. Canceling within 6 weeks or less will result in forfeiting
your team deposit ($500.00). Failure to turn in your initial deposit within the scheduled time frame
will result in us dropping your from our schedule.
Once you return this form to us, we will send you a confirmation letter and promotional DVD. In
March, we will send you an informational packet regarding details of where you will be staying,
packing lists, forms, and other necessary items. You will receive a three session Bible study which
we ask you to complete before your arrival with us. If you have any questions in the meantime,
please let us know.
We are looking forward to your visit with us!