We recognize that phones can be helpful at camp—for communication, photos, and staying connected. At the same time, our desire is for students to be fully present with God and fully engaged with one another.
This policy is designed to create a focused, distraction-limited environment while still allowing appropriate access to communication when needed
🎯 Our Goal
To help students:
- Engage fully in worship, teaching, and group conversations
- Build meaningful, in-person relationships
- Have access to essential communication without digital distractions
📱 Should My Student Bring a Phone?
The decision to bring a phone is left to each parent/guardian.
We strongly encourage students not to bring a phone, allowing them to fully unplug and engage in the camp experience.
If your student does not bring a phone:
- They will always have access to contact you through staff or leaders
- Parents will be provided with a contact number for a staff member at any time
🧱 If Your Student Brings a Phone
All students who bring a phone will be required to use the Brick App.
This allows:
- Continued access to calls and text messaging
- Limited access to apps and internet usage
- A more focused and appropriate digital environment
What the Brick App Does
- Restricts social media, gaming, browsers, and streaming platforms
- Maintains communication tools (calls, text, location services if enabled)
- Supports a distraction-limited and safety-conscious environment
If a student is not following the technology policy, staff may hold the phone for a period of time. If a student is using their phone to send, share, post, or record anything of inappropriate nature, it may result in them being dismissed from camp.
To see the policy in full, click HERE
For the Brick App Guide, click HERE