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NAMELESS CREEK YOUTH CAMP, INC.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2011-2013
Our Mission:
It is our mission to create outdoor recreational and camping opportunities to increase the appreciation of nature and the enjoyment of the outdoors and outdoor sports for youth of all ages in Greenfield, Hancock County, and the surrounding counties.
Camp use:
The camp facilities are available for use by reservation on a first come, first served basis. The camp is available to any youth group that has adult supervision. It is also available for reunions, church functions, community activities, and programming deemed appropriate by the Nameless Creek Youth Camp board of directors.
Our focus market will be Scouting, school groups, athletic teams, recreational athletic groups, service groups, churches, county clubs and agencies, and summer community programs.
Rental/Lease options:
At this time there are three basic areas that could be used for day events and overnight camping.
The main part of the camp has plenty of room for tents, along with a fire pit. (Restrooms w/ showers, pavilion with several picnic tables, BQ grills, and children’s playground are in this vicinity).
The second area has three nice cabins with sleeping space for 8-10 people in each. Each cabin has a small refrigerator, microwave, and fan. We hope to have a window air conditioner available when renting a cabin for an additional fee. There is a fire pit and picnic benches.
The third area is in the woods with area for tent camping and a fire pit. Several benches are available in this area. The gathering area for group experiences is also located in this vicinity.
ALL camp users will have use of the restrooms and showers in the main part of the camp. The pavilion w/ grills and the playground are also for all camp users. The volleyball court, horse shoe pits, recreational field, activity equipment, gathering area and the wooded trails will be available to all camp users. There are also 3 outhouses at the woods’ perimeter.
User fees:
Fees are based on shared use (multiple group) rentals and exclusive (private) rentals
Basic day camp (shared) rental will be $50.00 for each group. A shared overnight stay will be $75.00 for tent-camping or RV the first day and night and, $50.00 for each additional day and night. Cabins for overnight stay will be an additional $10.00 per night per cabin.
The exclusive use rental will be $100.00 per day to have private use of the camp. Exclusive use overnight will be $125.00 the first day and night and $100.00 for each additional day/night. (Each cabin rental will be $10.00 per night).
The Kitchen/meeting room is only available for private rental for $30.00 per day. (First come, first served).
Horses may be brought to the camp for riding on the trails. Each horse, each day is a fee of $5.00. We have hitch rails and pasture area.
All fees must be paid prior to the reserved dates (with reservation form). Changes and adjustments will be made as the need arises. Full refunds for cancellation will be made with a one week (7 day) notice. Cancellation with less than 7 days notice will result in a 50% refund. Cancellations due to acts of God will be rescheduled or refunded in full.
Website for Nameless Creek Youth Camp: www.namelesscreekyouthcamp.com
The site includes our location, address and contact phone numbers, a map outline, our strategic plan, history of the camp, pictures of facilities, group project pictures, reservation PDF forms, fees structure, online registration and PayPal payment, sponsorships and sponsorship opportunities, “How to get involved” volunteer sign-up, board members and officers, and a current calendar for reservations and programs.
Nameless Creek Youth Camp Inc. Board of Directors, Officers, Advisory Board, and Volunteer corps:
The affairs of this corporation shall be managed by a board of directors who shall be members of the corporation. The board of directors consists of 3 elected or appointed members who serve for a two year period or until his/her successor is elected or appointed. Board of Directors meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month as needed for business affairs.
The President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer will be the officers of the corporation. They are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the camp. The officers will also carry out the decisions of the board of directors. The officers will have an equal vote with the board of directors on camp affairs.
The Advisory Board members are interested individuals that support the camp and its management team. The advisory board will be the catalyst for each project completion. The advisory board members will have an equal vote in the election of the officers and board members at the annual meeting.
The Volunteer Corps consists of individuals and groups that volunteer to help with projects at the camp. This constantly changing group of volunteers will be managed by the officers and the advisory board members. NO VOLUNTEER WILL BE TURNED AWAY.
Our Vision for 2013:
Nameless Creek Youth Camp will be a full service camp in the east-central portion of Indiana. Along with all of the facilities and camp improvements made since 2006, we will develop a safe play area with existing and additional recreational play equipment for our youngest campers.
Along the south side of the south driveway coming into the camp area there will be several parking spaces to add to our new parking lot. The south entrance gate will be completely reconfigured with new gate and fencing to the road area. We shall have an improved drive to the kitchen area with some additional parking spots for service vehicles and the private year-round use of the kitchen/meeting area. We hope to add meeting room space that will increase our capacity of the recently renovated kitchen.
We will provide a safe and secure facility for all of our programs, rentals, and users. Our pavilion will have a concrete multi-use floor for dancing and other appropriate activities. Our new NCYC Annual Park Pass membership and group membership program will provide access to our camp for hundreds of area citizens. We will create, with the help of CGS Services, a recycling area at the front of the camp near the road for the Blue River Township area residents. Eventually there will be containers for paper, bottles, and aluminum cans.
We will have well maintained and improved cabins and possibly more cabin space as the need grows. We will have a new sidewalk from the kitchen to the bathrooms and a roof connecting the kitchen with the pavilion. It is our hope that with additional funds, we will be able to create a "roll- down" weather protection for the pavilion.
As the interest grows at Nameless Creek Youth Camp we will provide opportunities for summer camp programs to be held at the camp throughout the week. Vacation Bible school, recreational experiences, equestrian programs, and nature experiences are some programming ideas that we would like to facilitate.
The annual operating budget in 2013 is projected to be between $7,500.00 and $10,000.00. The goal is to build our fundraising projects, program/rental income, and endowment fund so that the annual budget will operate in the black. Future generations will enjoy the camp for decades to come. The items included in future budget consideration are: Liability insurance, utilities, maintenance, upkeep, equipment repair, supplies, capital improvements, and a stipend program for camp internships and program directors during the summer months.
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