• Circle of Friends Camp Application

    This application is detailed and may take 45-60 minutes to complete.
  • Before you begin, please gather:

    ✔️ Emergency contact information
    ✔️ Medical history and diagnoses
    ✔️ Prescription medication names, doses, and schedules
    ✔️ Pharmacy labels (recommended)
    ✔️ Insurance and physician information
    ✔️ Allergy and dietary information
    ✔️ Recent photo of applicant
    ✔️ Uploaded documents (if applicable)

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  • Circle of Friends Camp Application

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • 1. Applicant Information

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  • Applicant Date of Birth*
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  • 2. Guardian Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • 3. Emergency Contact

    If guardian(s) cannot be reached
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • 4. Camp History & Preferences

  • Has applicant attended Circle of Friends Camp before?*
  • Has applicant spent time away from home overnight before?*
  • Does applicant currently attend school or other community/learning program?*
  • Does applicant currently attend a church?*
  • Preferred Camp Week*
  • 5. Home Life & Daily Routines

  • Living Situation*
  • Bathing frequency*
  • Bathing routine
  • Activity preferences
  • Comfort around dogs?
  • Energy Level (Low 1 - High 10*
  • 6. Sleep & Overnight Needs

  • Can applicant sleep on top bunk?*
  • Wanders or wakes disoriented at night?*
  • Sleep concerns.
  • Overnight monitoring required?*
  • What is the applicants normal sleep environment?
  • 7. Disabilities, Limitations, & Support Needs

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  • 8. Vision, Hearing, & Communication

  • Visions & hearing consideration (check all that apply)
  • Speech and Language considerations (check all that apply)
  • Primary communication method.
  • Can applicant reliably communicate the following in words or gestures? (check all that apply)
  • Best way for staff to communicate
  • 9. Personal Care

  • Is toileting assistance needed?*
  • Toileting support needed (check all that apply)
  • Does the applicant need assistance showering or bathing?*
  • Does the applicant need assistance getting dressed?*
  • 10. Mobility & Equipment

  • Which option best describes the applicant's primary mobility?*
  • Wheelchair Details

  • Can the applicant transfer independently?
  • What level of assistance is required for transfers?
  • Weight-Bearing Status
  • Does the applicant use adaptive medical or mobility equipment?*
  • 11. Behavior, Emotional, & Mental Health Supports

  • Strategies that are helpful when the applicant is distressed (check all that apply)
  • Has the applicant ever experienced or been supported for any of the following?
  • Are there any safety concerns staff should be aware of?
  • 12. Sensory Sensitivities

  • Sensory sensitivities (check all that apply)
  • Sensory supports the applicant uses or benefits from (check all that apply)
  • 13. Medical Considerations & Health Information

  • Neurological considerations (check all that apply)
  • Cardiac / Circluatory
  • Respiratory / Sleep
  • Rescue medication (inhaler / nebulizer) kept with?
  • Allergies & Anaphylaxis
  • EpiPen
  • Gastrointestinal / Feeding
  • Endocrine / Metabolic
  • Is applicant insulin dependent?
  • Does have rescue medication?
  • Endocrine / Metabolic Continued
  • Skin, Heat & Sensory Regulation (check all that apply)
  • Musculoskeletal / Pain
  • Immune / Infection Risk
  • Other Medical Information

  • Does the applicant have known communicable diseases?*
  • Emergency Care Notes

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • 14. Dietary Needs

    Kitchen staff and Circle of Friends staff will be provided with a list of food allergies and special dietary needs along with a camper photo.
  • Medical / Condition-Specific Diets
  • Allergies / Sensitivities expanded
  • Feeding Assistance / Support
  • Hydration
  • These are common consistency standards used for safe swallowing. Please select the one that applies to applicant
  • Will applicant be bringing any food supplements, or other nutritional products that must be given during camp?
  • Snacks, Drinks & Nut-Free Policy

  • Campers may bring snacks or drinks from home, but it is strongly discouraged. We encourage families to rely on camp-provided meals and snacks to ensure proper nutrition, safety, and consistency.

    If snacks are brought from home, please inform staff during check-in and give the snacks to your camper’s assigned group leader once you have checked into their lodging assignment. This helps protect all campers on the premises who may have allergies or dietary restrictions.

    Nut-Free Policy

    Lost Valley is a NUT-FREE facility.
    No products containing peanuts, tree nuts, or nut-derived ingredients are allowed on the premises at any time. This includes snacks, drinks, supplements, or other food items.

  • Please Review and acknowledge the following*
  • 15. Medication & Over-the-Counter Authorization

  • Topical Products Permission

  • Can use sunscreen?*
  • Can use Aloe Vera?*
  • Can use bug spray?*
  • Permission for Over-the-Counter Medications

  • Ibuprofen (Select allowed dosages or select not approved*
  • Tylenol (Select allowed dosages or select not approved*
  • Aspirin (Select allowed dosages or select not approved*
  • Tums (Select allowed dosages or select not approved*
  • Pepto (Select allowed dosages or select not approved*
  • Benadryl (Select allowed dosages or select not approved*
  • Melatonin (Select allowed dosages or select not approved*
  • Over-the-counter medications continued (check if allowed)*
  • Prescription Medication

  • Will applicant be bringing prescription or over-the-counter medication to camp?
  • Authorization & Acknowledgement

  • I give permission for Circle of Friends Camp designated medical personnel or trained staff to administer the over-the-counter medications and topical products I have approved above, in accordance with standing camp health protocols and manufacturer-recommended dosing, during the dates listed August 3rd through August 14th, 2026.

    I understand that Circle of Friends Camp is not a licensed medical facility and that over-the-counter medications are administered in good faith based on the information provided.

  • 16. Immunization/Vaccination Information

    Circle of Friends Camp does not require campers to be fully immunized; however, families acknowledge that participation in a group setting carries inherent health risks, including exposure to communicable illnesses.
  • Immunization Status*
  • Reason (if not current or if preferred by parent/guardian)
  • 17. Medical Insurance Information

  • Does the applicant have secondary insurance?
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  • 18. Agreement & Accuracy of Information

  • I affirm that, to the best of my knowledge, the information I have provided on this application is complete and accurate. I understand that it is my responsibility to notify the Circle of Friends Camp director of any changes to the camper’s health, medications, or other relevant information prior to the start of camp.

    Camp Safety & Code of Conduct
    Circle of Friends Camp is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for all campers and staff. To help ensure everyone’s well-being, the camp is a recreational drug-free, alcohol-free, nicotine-free, pornography-free, and unauthorized weapon–free zone, including firearms, knives, and other weapons. We reserve the right to dismiss any camper whose behavior is unsafe, disruptive, or harmful to themselves or others, at our discretion. In such cases, refunds may not be provided.

  • 19. Camper Goals & Talent Night

  • During the week, we host an optional Talent/Karaoke Night where campers may share something they enjoy in whatever way feels comfortable to them. This could include singing, playing an instrument, telling jokes, demonstrating a skill, or participating with support.

    Participation is completely optional, and campers are welcome to change their mind at any time.

    If your camper already has a favorite song, activity, or talent they enjoy sharing, feel free to let us know. This does not need to be decided now to participate, but it helps us be as prepared and supportive as possible.

  • 20. Pick-up Authorization

  • Instructions:

    ·         Leave these boxes blank if they do not apply to
              your situation.

    ·         Camp staff are legally required to follow the
              instructions provided in these sections.

    ·         All authorized individuals must present valid
              photo ID at pick-up.

    If an ID is not available or a person is not listed, local law enforcement will be contacted to ensure camper safety.

  • 21. Consent & Agreement

  • RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

    I understand and acknowledge that Circle of Friends Camp is a ministry program operated by PB’s Friends Inc., in partnership with Atlanta Full Gospel Church, and is conducted at Lost Valley Bible Camp. I further understand that the applicant/camper will participate in activities, programs, transportation, lodging, and events provided by or occurring at Lost Valley Bible Camp.

    I acknowledge that participation in camp activities—including, but not limited to, recreational activities, group events, outdoor activities, transportation, meals, and daily living supports—involves inherent risks, including the risk of personal injury, illness, emotional distress, property damage, or death. I understand that these risks may be increased due to the physical, developmental, behavioral, medical, or cognitive disabilities of the applicant/camper. I affirm that I have voluntarily chosen to allow the applicant/camper to participate in Circle of Friends Camp with full knowledge of these risks.

     

    RELEASE AND WAIVER

    To the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue: PB’s Friends Inc., Atlanta Full Gospel Church, Lost Valley Bible Camp, any affiliated churches, organizations, or ministries, their respective trustees, officers, directors, board members, pastors, employees, medical staff, counselors, volunteers, agents, and representatives (collectively referred to as the “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, losses, damages, costs, or expenses of any kind, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, arising out of or related to the applicant/camper’s participation in Circle of Friends Camp, including but not limited to claims for negligence, personal injury, illness, emotional distress, property damage, or wrongful death.

     

    INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS

    I further agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs, arising from or related to:

    ·  The applicant/camper’s participation in camp activities

    ·  Any medical condition, behavioral issue, or disability of the applicant/camper

    ·  Any inaccurate, incomplete, or omitted information provided by me

    ·  Any acts or omissions of the applicant/camper

    This indemnification obligation shall apply even if such claims arise in whole or in part from the negligence of the Released Parties, except to the extent prohibited by applicable law.

     

    MEDICAL CONSENT

    I authorize Circle of Friends Camp staff, volunteers, and leadership to administer basic first aid and to obtain emergency medical treatment for the applicant/camper as deemed necessary. If I cannot be reached, I authorize transportation to a medical facility and consent to any medical treatment a licensed physician deems necessary. I understand that all medical expenses are my sole responsibility.

     

    PHOTO & MEDIA RELEASE

    I grant permission for the use of photographs, video, or audio recordings of the applicant/camper for ministry, promotional, educational, and fundraising purposes, including print and digital media, without compensation.

     

    ACKNOWLEDGMENT & SEVERABILITY

    I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand this Release, Waiver of Liability, and Indemnification Agreement. I understand that by signing this document, I am giving up substantial legal rights, including the right to sue. I sign this agreement freely and voluntarily. If any portion of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

  • 22. Payment Method & Funding Information

    Please Indication how camp fees will be paid. (Check all that apply)
  • Payment Method*
  • Community of Mental Health County
  • Payment by Check
    Checks should be made payable to Circle of Friends and may be mailed to:

    Circle of Friends
    6297 Alba Road
    Gaylord, MI 49735

    Please include the camper’s name in the memo line to ensure proper credit.

    Other Payment Options
    If you need to discuss alternative payment arrangements, including partial or split payments, scholarships, or have questions about camp fees, please contact Hannah Branigan at 989-470-8528. We are committed to working with families whenever possible to ensure that financial concerns do not prevent a camper from attending.

  • 23. Camp Fees & Levels of Care

  • Camp fees are based on each camper’s individual support needs and are determined after the application has been received and reviewed by Circle of Friends staff.

    The following descriptions outline the levels of care used to help determine appropriate placement. Families are encouraged to review these guidelines to gain a general sense of where their camper may fall; however, final determination of level of care is made by Circle of Friends Camp.

    Camp fees correspond to staffing ratios and support requirements. If a camper’s level of care changes from one year to the next, fees may be adjusted accordingly. Families will be notified if a change in level of care or fee is necessary. Final level-of-care determinations are made at the sole discretion of Circle of Friends Camp, based on application information and staff observation, to ensure the safety and well-being of the camper, other campers, and staff

  • Level 1: Standard Support (3–4 Campers per Staff)  $675

    The camper is able to perform most Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) independently.

    The camper takes 0–4 medications per day and does not have significant ongoing medical concerns that require continuous monitoring or intervention. The camper is independent with eating or may require minimal verbal prompting and/or light physical assistance (such as cutting food). The camper is independent with toileting and showering, with minimal verbal prompts and/or assistance.

    The camper is able to follow group instructions (such as staying with their group and remaining on task) with minimal verbal prompting. The camper is able to clearly communicate needs to staff with minimal effort.

    Note: Campers at this level will remain supervised by staff at all times. While campers are not fully independent, additional staff support is available as individual needs arise.

  • Level 2: Moderate Support (2 Campers per Staff) $795

    The camper requires some physical assistance while remaining independent in other areas of care.

    The camper takes 5–8 medications per day and may have mild or well-managed medical concerns that do not require continuous monitoring. The camper may need assistance accessing food at meals and may require specialized dietary protocols (such as pureed foods). The camper may require minimal toileting assistance (such as wiping) but does not require diapering.

    The camper may require verbal prompting, redirection, or support to remain focused on tasks or to practice coping skills. The camper may be non-verbal or minimally verbal and may use alternative methods of communication. The camper may use mobility devices and is able to operate them primarily independently, with staff assistance as needed.

  • Level 3: One-to-One Support (1 Camper per Staff)  $950

    The camper requires one-to-one assistance at all times due to medical, behavioral, or safety needs.

    There are no medication number limitations; however, Circle of Friends Camp is not a licensed medical facility, and all medications must be able to be administered safely by trained camp staff according to provided instructions. Campers who require medical treatments such as feeding tubes, severe seizure monitoring, or insulin-dependent diabetes requiring regular injections are automatically assigned Level 3 care.

    The camper may require full assistance at mealtimes and with most or all hygiene needs, including toileting, diapering, and bathing. The camper may require staff assistance for all camp activities, may be dependent on mobility devices, and may be considered a flight risk.

  • Behavioral & Emotional Health Considerations

    In addition to medical and physical needs, Circle of Friends Camp reserves the right to assign Level 3 care based on behavioral or emotional health considerations that require continuous supervision to maintain safety.

    These may include, but are not limited to:

    Aggressive behaviors toward self or others
    Self-injurious behaviors
    Severe impulsivity or lack of safety awareness
    Elopement or flight-risk behaviors
    Significant emotional dysregulation, anxiety, or trauma-related responses requiring constant adult support.

  • Caregiver/Guardian Estimate of Level of Care*
  • Circle of Friends Camp is not a medical facility. While staff are trained to provide appropriate care and supervision, the camp does not provide medical treatment beyond routine support and emergency response procedures.

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