Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is That Thing?

That Thing is a program at Epworth Forest Conference Center located in North Webster, Indiana along the shore of Lake Webster. Proximity:

Indianapolis, IN– 160 miles, 2 hours, 45 minutes
South Bend, IN– 55 miles, 1 hour, 15 minutes
Ft. Wayne, IN– 45 miles, 55 minutes
Lafayette, IN– 115 miles, 2 hours, 35 minutes
Muncie, IN– 120 miles, 2 hours, 10 minutes
Chicago, IL– 135 miles, 2 hours, 40 minutes
Cincinnati, OH– 225 miles, 4 hours
Lansing, MI– 145 miles, 2 hours, 30 minutes

What Are the Core Spiritual Beliefs?

Statement of Faith:

We believe the Bible is the inspired word of God. We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man and that salvation is available to all in and through Him.

Our Core Values:

The gospel of Jesus Christ is relevant, tangible and transformational
All people matter to God
Create spaces and environments where students learn to love God with all of their being
Inspire people to love their neighbor in all areas of their daily lifestyle
Empower and resource students to respond to injustice both locally and globally
Develop creative environments that foster long term emotional, physical and spiritual growth.
In all of our efforts, to nurture the local faith community (your church)

What Ages are Able to Attend That Thing?

Students must be between an incoming high school freshman and an outgoing high school graduate (grades 9-13).

Adults volunteers, counselors and cooks must be at least 2 years removed from high school or employed by the church.

Is There a Dress Code and Dating Policy at Camp?

The general policy regarding dress and dating is "modesty". Modesty is subjective to and defined by the values of a community. Students and adults are asked to dress and act towards one another in a way that reflects their self image as a child of God, that respects others, and does not cause stumbling blocks. If dating or dress are creating distractions to an individual or a group, the behavior will be addressed with the leadership of the student(s).

What Do the Campers Need to Bring?

Things to Bring...

Bible, Pen & Paper, Sleeping bag/Bedding, Pillow, Modest and Weather Appropriate Clothing, Tennis Shoes and Sandals, Toiletries, Swimsuit, Sun Screen, Bug Spray, Money (snacks, shirts, fundraisers, etc.)

DO NOT BRING...

Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, Weapons, Fireworks, Pets

Why Should Adults Come to That Thing?

One of the core values That Thing operates with is nurturing an existing faith community. Your students will grow because of your leaderships investment in them. This is not a "send your kids camp"...it's a "bring your group" space and it's designed for pastors and youth workers to customize the experience around what the leadership knows is needed in the students' spiritual development.

Are Children of Adults Allowed at That Thing?

Children of adult leaders using the Private Lodges are allowed at That Thing.

Adults participating in the Campus House or the Epworth Dorms may not have children with them in those lodges. However, so long as supervision ratios are maintained, those adults and children may rent a room in the on-site Freelan Hotel (fees apply).

How Many Adult Leaders are Required to Be at That Thing?

An adult to student ratio of 1:10 must be maintained though some of the different ticket options have unique options for your adult supervision.

What is the Payment Schedule?

Private Lodge Fee Schedule

Deposit of $20 per ticket to secure lodge (Non-Refundable portion of deposit is $500 per lodge)
March 15 • 25% of total lodge cost is due
April 16 • 50% of total lodge cost is due
May 18 • 100% total balance, minus any pending scholarships (officially awarded by Impact 2818), is due

Epworth Dorms Fee Schedule

Deposit of $75 per ticket to secure space (Non-Refundable deposit is $75 per ticket)
March 15 • 25% of total fees due
April 16 • 50% of total fees due
May 18 • 100% total balance, minus any pending scholarships (officially awarded by Impact 2818), is due

Off-Site Housing Fee Schedule

Deposit of $75 per ticket (Non-Refundable deposit is $75 per ticket)
March 15 • 25% of total fees due
April 16 • 50% of total fees due
May 18 • 100% total balance, minus any pending scholarships (officially awarded by Impact 2818), is due

Campus House (Individual Tickets)

100% payment is due at the time of purchase.
$75 of the fees are a Non-Refundable Deposit.

What is the Cancellation Policy?

Private Lodge Cancellation Terms

Cancellations up to March 15; Non-Refundable portion of deposit of $500 per lodge is retained by Impact 2818, any balance will be returned to the Purchaser.
Cancellations after March 15; Purchaser is held responsible for payment in full for all lodges reserved, no refunds after this date

Epworth Dorms Cancellation Terms

Cancellations up to March 15; Non-Refundable portion of deposit of $75 per ticket is retained by Impact 2818, any balance will be returned to the Purchaser.
Cancellations after March 15; Purchaser is held responsible for payment in full for all tickets reserved, no refunds after this date

Off-Site Housing Cancellation Terms

Cancellations up to March 15; Non-Refundable portion of deposit of $75 per ticket is retained by Impact 2818, any balance will be returned to the Purchaser.
Cancellations after March 15; Purchaser is held responsible for payment in full for all tickets reserved, no refunds after this date

Campus House (Individual Tickets) Cancellation Terms

Cancellations up to two weeks prior to the start of the event; Non-Refundable portion of deposit of $75 is retained by Imapct 2818, any balance will be returned to the Purchaser.
Cancellations within two weeks of the start of the event; Purchaser is held responsible for payment in ful, no refunds after this date