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Family Camp Pre-Arrival Emails

by | Apr 23, 2024

4 Weeks Out

 

Just One Month to Family Camp!

The best week of the year is just around the corner! There’s a lot to get ready for, and we’ll be popping into your inbox weekly to help your family prepare for the adventure.
 
 

What’s the Schedule?

​Each day brings new memories and experiences to deepen your family’s relationships. Click below to get a picture of what your week will entail.
 
 
 

What Should We Pack?

​For a full list of what you should pack, click on the link below. This includes information for Theme Nights! Be sure to scroll all the way down for Family Camp’s specific packing list.
 
 

What Are We Studying?

Our theme this summer is Rise of the Remnant! We’re continuing our trek through the Bible by studying Isaiah, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Jonah, Haggai, and Malachi. In these books, we’ll see how God wants us to know Him, be restored, and to have hope in the coming of the Messiah. Ultimately, God is asking His people to rise up and remain in Him. Let’s be part of the remnant!

 

3 Weeks Out

 

Hi again!

This week, we have some paperwork deadlines to make you aware of. But be sure to read all the way to the end – there’s also some exciting info on new freebies waiting for you!

 

Needs Assessments Due This Week

So we can serve you best, please complete (or review & update) the Needs Assessment form in your account within the next week. We cannot guarantee accommodation of requests made less than 2 weeks from your arrival.

Please note the special diets policy in the Needs Assessment form. Gluten Free Meal Plans must be purchased as an Extra in your online account at least 2 weeks prior to camp.

 

 

Menu & Food Info

​While we’re thinking about food, check out our menu below! Note that menus are subject to change, but we’ll try to stick to this as much as possible.

If you need to supplement a meal due to special dietary needs, picky eaters, or any other reason, please feel free to bring your own meal supplies and make use of the small prep space in Aspen Cafe (reminder: we unfortunately don’t have the capacity to cater to any special dietary needs besides gluten free diets by means of the gluten free meal plan).

If you would like additional information regarding ingredients used in our menu – or anything food related for that matter – please send us an email.

 
 
 

Glorieta Waiver

​To ensure a smooth check-in, please make sure you’ve signed waivers for all of your family members in your Glorieta account.
 

 

Last Chance to Register for White Water Rafting!

​This is one of the most exciting adventures Family Camp offers! Guided by the amazing team at New Mexico River Adventures, your family gets to tackle the Rio Grande as it rushes through the stunning terrain of northern New Mexico. (Read more course-specific info from NMRA here.)

This excursion is only available on 6 night sessions and requires a ~1.5 hour, one-way drive. Transportation is not provided by Glorieta. For more information and to register your family, go to the Extras portion of your registration portal.

 
 

Register for your free ride on the High Five!

The High Five Zipline Adventure is now included in your Family Camp registration! In order to take advantage of this, login to your account, go to the extras section, and sign up the family members who’d like to ride. Riders must be must be between 4′ – 6.5′ tall and weigh 60 – 275 lbs. Sessions will last ~2.5 hours and take place during morning activity time. Childcare is available for kids 5 & under in KidTribe but not for kids 6 and up. More info can be found on the High Five Website.
 
 

Don’t Forget to Sign Up for Free Family Portraits

Brand new to Family Camp this year are family portrait sessions – included for free in your registration! We just need to know if you’d like to take advantage of this new offering. To do so, add them as an extra within your registration portal. For more information, check out the New in 2025 portion of our website.

 

Add Family Portraits

2 Weeks Out

 

Recharge Week Is Almost Here!

Time to make sure you’re prepared for some of the top amenities Family Camp offers.
 
 

KidTribe

​Our stellar team will be ready to provide your little one (ages 0-5) with a safe, joyful place to make friends, build memories, and learn more about God’s love. If you have children that will be a part of KidTribe, please review the KidTribe specific packing list below!
 
 
 
 

Get Ready For The High Five!

We’re always trying to level up your experience, and this year is one of the most exciting developments yet. Glorieta’s own High Five Zip Line adventure is now included free of charge in your Family Camp registration! You’ll receive full details for your designated time slot at check-in. Click here to learn more about the High Five.

 

Brand New Activities Hub

We didn’t stop at the High Five – we’ve also constructed a new activities Hub! Each morning, we’ll make our way to the Red Barn and choose adventure activities from there. We’ve got new arbor climb routes, a new rock climbing area, a new field for archery tag, and a new activity called Target Town – not to mention new low-element activities and plenty of spaces to sit and savor that fresh mountain air.

 

 

Evening Hall Monitors

​Every night after the evening experience is done, we’ll have activities running, retail open, and space available to fellowship with other families. If you want to take advantage of this time to hang out but have little ones who need to go to bed, you can put them down in your hotel room while members of our Family Camp team staff the hallways. If your child starts to fuss, you’ll be alerted right away.
 
 

Support Families

​One of the best parts of Family Camp are the different folks who come and serve as our Speakers, Worship Leaders, and Host Families. To learn more about who will be leading during your week, check out the Support Families portion of our website.
 
 
 
 

We’re Cashless!

​We won’t have cash in our retail locations in hopes that it makes for one less thing to keep track of. All locations will accept credit card or Camp Credit. If you want to give your kids an allowance to use for the week, all they’ll have to do is give their name to our retail staff to pay for their purchase. To add Camp Credit, log in to your Glorieta account and click on “Camp Credit” at the top of the page or wait and add during check-in. Unused Camp Credit can be refunded or donated automatically based on your selection when purchasing.

 

What Is In Our Retail Store?

 

Arrival/Departure Information

​We’ll be sending more detailed info next week, but so you can begin to make travel plans, know that check-in will be from 3:30-5:30pm Mountain Time on your arrival day and check-out is anytime before 9:00am on your departure day.
 
 

Packing & Schedules

​Need to quickly reference that information we sent a few weeks ago? Click below to make sure you’re prepared for your Family Camp adventure.
 
 
 
 
 
 

1 Week Out

 
Family Camp is SO close! We can’t wait for you to experience all that the Lord has in store for you. Here’s some helpful final information!
 

Download the Glorieta Navigator App

Another new addition to Family Camp is the Glorieta Navigator App. It’s the one-stop shop for everything you’ll need while you’re here. Seamless messaging and notification capabilities allow it to replace Remind as our primary method of communication, and it also includes schedules, maps, and picture drops from our photographer! Be sure to download the app through the link below before you arrive so that you’re ready to roll right into the fun.

 

Download iPhone App

 

What to Expect on Arrival Day

​3:30 PM – Gates Open!*
*Remember the time change if you’re traveling from outside the Mountain Time Zone. We won’t be open to arrival any earlier than 3:30 PM.

3:30-5:30 PM – Check-In, Tours, Fun in the Courtyard*

*If you’ll arrive after 5:30pm, email family@glorieta.org with your expected arrival time and indicate whether or not you’d like dinner to be held for your family. Be ready to enter code 0601 at the Front Gate and follow the (New!) signs to the Hall of States building.

4:15 PM – Tour available for new families

5:15 PM – Tour available for new families

6:15 PM – Dinner

7 PM – First evening experience!
Remember to either be wearing or be ready to change into a white shirt that can get really dirty.

8:30 PM – Night Fun at New Mexico Hall*
*Gameroom, blacklight dodgeball, campfires, etc.

9:00 PM – New family Q&A

 

What to Pack

​We want you to be confident and prepared for your week of Family Camp. To learn more about what to bring and what not to bring for your adventure, check out these links.
 
 
 

Family Camp FAQs

​Still have questions about your upcoming experience? Check out the FAQ pages towards the end of our pocket schedules. You will also get a hard copy of these at check-in.
*2025 pocket schedules coming soon.
 

How to Get Here

​Aim your compass for
Glorieta Adventure Camps
11 NM-50
Glorieta, NM 87535
 
 

A Special Welcome From Our KidTribe Lead

​Hello! My name is Julie Garnaas and I oversee KidTribe (Childcare). I am a wife, mommy, teacher, and former children’s minister devoted to leading children to Christ by helping them feel loved and safe in a fun environment.

Our team can’t wait to care for your kiddos while you’re out adventuring at camp this summer! And don’t worry, they’ll have their own amazing adventures in KidTribe, as well! They will play, sing, dance, create, have age-appropriate Bible studies, and so much more!

We want this to be an easy process for both you and your child(ren), so I want to give you a heads up on some things. We have a check in and check out system called Rock RMS, an app specifically designed for KidTribe! It’s a great tool for making this process nice and easy by signing your kiddos in and out at the entrance using an iPad! Another thing I should mention is that it may be in your best interest to send your toddler/preschooler sunscreened and in clothes that can get dirty.

Finally, when dropping off your child, please make sure to provide the following (if applicable) in a labeled bag of some sort:

– Full change of clothes (all ages)
– Sunscreen (please apply before drop off)
– Snacks (if there are dietary needs)
– Bottles, sippy cups, and pacifiers
– Diapers, wipes, and creams
– Water bottle
– Special blankets or snugglies

*All of these (including your bag) should be very clearly labeled.

Please come visit our KidTribe area during your arrival/tour if you’d like… although I must warn you–it may be tough getting your kids to leave! 🙂 If you have any questions at all, please email me at julie.garnaas@glorieta.org.

Safe (and sane) travels to all of you!
Julie Garnaas

 
 

Preregister for KidTribe!

​If your child is 5 and under and you’d like to save some time during KidTribe check in, please print this form, fill it out, and bring it with you to Glorieta.