Staff Alumni Picnic Details
August 11, 2024 1-8 pm

2023 SHC Staff

2023 SHC Staff

Schedule

  • 1:00 - 1:30 Arrival

    • If the gate is closed when you arrive, please use the code 11824 followed by the key symbol to open the gate

    • Follow the parking signs and park in the field where families park for registration Sundays

    • Check in at the front porch of the Lighthouse Center shown in the photo above. This is also where you can sign up for a time for the zipline, pontoon boat tours, Eagle Point tour, and banana boat rides if interested.

    • Be prepared to complete your Informed Consent Agreement (parents will complete for all guests under the age of 18). If you would like to read the text of the release form and/or complete it in advance, please click here.

  • 1:30 - 5:00 Activity Areas Open

    Please note that all children under the age of 16 must be supervised by a parents or other responsible adult at all times
    *indicates that sign-up is required, spaces may be limited

    • Waterfront - banana boat*, pontoon boat tours*, paddlesports (canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards), and small boat sailing on Laser Picos (for those who know how)

    • Ropes Course - zipline*

    • Pool

    • Outdoor Sports: gaga, basketball, tetherball, sand volleyball, lawn games

    • Gym: indoor basketball & volleyball

    • Eagle Point tour* and self-guided SHC tours

    • Camp store & game room (open 1:00 - 5:30 pm)
      For the camp store, all paying guests get two free food items (i.e. a slushie and a candy bar) in the camp store. Stop by the store in the Lighthouse Center to redeem your items.

  • 5:00 - 5:30 Get Ready for Dinner

    • The boys’ and girls’ bathhouses will be available for showers and changing as needed

    • The store and game room will remain open during this time. We also plan to have various camp videos playing in the Main Room of the Lighthouse Center.

  • 5:30 - 6:15 Dinner in the Dining Hall

    • Pasta bar and the lovely, lovely salad bar

  • 6:15 - 7:00 Photos at the overlook

    • Camp photographers will be available to take photos by your staff year as well as with friends and family. Please be ready when we call your staff year to jump in for your year’s photo!

  • 7:00 - 8:00 Campfire Program at the Amphitheater
    Please click here to sign up to share a memory, moment, or impact from camp.

  • (Optional) 8:00 - 8:45 S’mores and hang out at the campfire


Photos

  • We have compiled over 600 photos of attending alumni from the years 2007-2023. You can view the photos by clicking here. The password is SHCAlumni24.

  • We will also have camp photographers taking the photos at the overlook after dinner. The photos will be uploaded to this website within a few days. The password is also SHCAlumni24.

  • We would also love it if you would upload your own photos from the day to share with other attendees at this website.

  • Tag us in your photos on Instagram @sandyhillcampofficial and Facebook (Sandy Hill Camp and Retreat Center)


Camp Store

Myron’s Trading Post (our camp store) will be open from 1:00-5:30pm

Former staff and their guests who have paid for a ticket get their first two food items for free. Additional food items and all clothing and souvenir items can be purchased with cash.

String for friendship bracelets will be available throughout the afternoon.

Clothing and souvenir items currently in stock (while supplies last):

  • Embroidered hats

  • 2024 Staff Signature Shirts

  • Limited sizes of hoodies and flannel pants

  • Metal camp water bottles


    Current staff will be able to make purchases on their store accounts


Packing List

  1. For check-in: completed informed consent forms

  2. Waterfront/Pool Stuff: Bathing suits, towels, flip-flops/crocs/water shoes, sunscreen

  3. Ropes Course: closed-toe shoes, t-shirt

  4. Outdoor activities: sunglasses, hat, outdoor folding chair (if desired)

  5. Camp Store: cash for souvenirs and additional slushies (if desired)

  6. Dinner: casual clothing for dinner, staff year photos, and campfire

  7. Campfire: bug spray, camp memories, and your best singing voice!

Can’t wait to see you!