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Camp Terms & Conditions Limitation of Liability The Laestadian Lutheran Church shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of participation in camp activities. Participants and attendees assume all risks associated with their involvement and release Laestadian Lutheran Church from any and all claims, actions, or liabilities arising from such participation. Child Protection The Laestadian Lutheran Church is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children participating in camp activities. All adult staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks and training in child protection protocols. Any concerns regarding the welfare of a child should be immediately reported to camp staff for appropriate action. Lost Property The Laestadian Lutheran Church is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Participants are encouraged to keep their belongings secure and to report any lost items to camp staff. Lost items will be held for a reasonable period, after which unclaimed items may be disposed of or donated. Privacy Statement The Laestadian Lutheran Church is committed to protecting the privacy of participants, attendees, and their families. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information during camp events. By participating in our events, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Statement. Collection of Information We collect personal information, including but not limited to names, contact details, and health information, for the purpose of organizing and facilitating camp activities. This information is voluntarily provided by participants, parents, or guardians during registration. Use of Information: The personal information collected is used for the following purposes: To communicate important camp-related information. To ensure the safety and well-being of participants. To organize and plan camp activities effectively. To comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Disclosure of Information The Laestadian Lutheran Church does not sell, rent, or disclose personal information to third parties without consent, except as required by law or for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement. Limited information may be shared with authorized personnel, such as camp staff and volunteers, for the purpose of event coordination and safety. Security We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Access to personal information is restricted to those who need it for camp-related purposes. Children Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): The Laestadian Lutheran Church complies with the Children Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. Parents or guardians have the right to review and request the deletion of their child's information. Changes to Privacy Statement This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically. Participants and their families are encouraged to review this statement regularly to stay informed about how their personal information is being handled. For any questions or concerns regarding privacy practices, please contact us at camp@llchurch.org Effective Date: December 31, 2023 General Code of Conduct In addition to the privacy considerations, all participants are expected to adhere to the following general codes of conduct during Laestadian Lutheran Church activities: Respect: Treat others with kindness and respect. Safety: Follow safety guidelines and instructions provided by church staff. Compliance: Adhere to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Responsibility: Take responsibility for personal belongings and the well-being of oneself and others. Cooperation: Work together with church staff and fellow participants to create a positive and harmonious environment. Payments Payment Policy To facilitate the registration process for Laestadian Lutheran Church events, the following payment policy is established. Participants are encouraged to review these guidelines before completing the registration process. Registration Fee: All participants are encouraged to pay the suggested registration fee when they attend Laestadian Lutheran Church events, however payment is not required. Full Payment Option: Participants have the option to make full payment for the event at the time of registration. Full payment ensures the participant's complete registration and attendance at the event. Deposit: Participants have the option to make a $10 deposit payment at the time of registration and with the balance paid by November 1 of the event year. Monthly Payment Option: For participants who prefer a more flexible payment arrangement, a monthly payment option is available. Monthly payments must be initiated at the time of registration, with the balance paid by November 1 of the event year. Payment Methods Laestadian Lutheran Church accepts payment through credit/debit cards as specified during the registration process. If participants prefer to make payment by cash or check contact camp@llchurch.org . Refund Policy In the event of cancellation, participants who have made full payment or partial payment are eligible for a refund of the paid balance. Event-Specific Considerations Some events may have specific payment requirements or considerations. Participants will be informed of any such conditions during the registration process. For payment-related inquiries or assistance, please contact camp@llchurch.org . Cancellations We understand that circumstances may arise that require participants to cancel their attendance at Laestadian Lutheran Church events. Participants are kindly requested to provide as much advance notice as possible if they need to cancel their attendance at an event. Cancellations can be made by the participant through their FunJoin account. Refunds Refunds will be provided for event registration fees upon cancellation. Refunds will be processed in a timely manner, and the method of refund (e.g., credit card refund) will be determined based on the original payment method. Effective Date: December 31, 2023

Camp Planning Camp Directors, Teachers You have been asked to serve in some capacity at camp; thank you for serving! May God give you a willing mind and strength and wisdom to do that asked of you. Please access the information on this page for material to assist you in planning and in serving at camp! Camp Planning Documents Director Resources Your Staff Is Your Team This video by Eric Jurmu is a good resource as you consider selecting staff to serve with you at camp. Planning Lessons For Your Camp While the noted videos were intially developed for Sunday school teachers, they provide excellent background in planning lessons for your camp: Lesson Planning Videos

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Privacy Policy Laestadian Lutheran Church takes seriously the privacy of those that visit our web site. We have established this Privacy Policy to communicate what information we collect and how that information is used and safeguarded. By accessing this website (www.llchurch.org ), you acknowledge the terms and conditions expressed herein. We reserve the right to change this policy at our sole discretion and without notice. WHAT INFORMATION IS COLLECTED, AND WHY? When a user visits our website, we collect information about the visit that does not identify the user personally. We track information such as the domain from which the user is visiting and the user's browser type. We also collect specific information regarding the user's session on our website. This includes items such as the date and time of the visit and the pages viewed. Sometimes we ask a user to voluntarily provide personally identifiable information (PII). This information generally includes, but is not limited to, name, e-mail address, postal address, and telephone number. We request this information when the user requests one of the following: To register to attend an on-line seminar or demonstration To receive specific information from us such as a whitepaper or code sample To sign up for a mailing list To correspond with us Or any other such activity that we deem necessary Laestadian Lutheran Church does not collect any personally identifiable financial or health-related information. We do not intentionally collect information from children under the age of 13. HOW IS THE INFORMATION USED? Non-personally identifiable information (non-PII) is collected to allow us to analyze how our website is used and to improve the content and service the website provides. Personally identifiable information is collected for analysis to improve the content of the website and the services we provide the user. Laestadian Lutheran Church owns the collected information and will not sell, trade, or rent the information to others. We may use the information to continue contact with the user. This may include contact such as follow-up calls, e-mail correspondence, or mail correspondence to follow-up on the contact or to provide marketing information about promotions, new services, or important website changes. Laestadian Lutheran Church may share this information with its business partners for the specific purpose of a promotion or service offering. ARE "COOKIES" USED ON THE WEBSITE? "Cookies" are small pieces of information that are placed on a web user's hard drive. We may use cookies to provide you with better service. Cookies are pieces of information that a Web site transfers to your computer's hard disk for record-keeping purposes. Cookies can make the Web more useful by storing information about your preferences for a particular site. The use of cookies is an industry standard, and many major Web sites use them to provide useful features for their customers. Cookies in and of themselves do not personally identify users, although they do identify a user's computer. Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. If you prefer, you can set your browser to refuse cookies. However, you may not be able to take full advantage of the functionality of the Laestadian Lutheran Church site if you do so. HOW IS PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION SAFEGUARDED? Laestadian Lutheran Church utilizes industry standard methods and mechanisms such as firewalls, intrusion monitoring, and passwords to protect electronic information. Multiple physical security methods such as locking devices and 24 hour premise monitoring are also employed. Finally, access to PII is limited to a small number of personnel and on a need-to-know basis. LINKS TO OTHER WEB SITES Laestadian Lutheran Church web site may contain links to other internet web sites. Laestadian Lutheran Church neither controls nor endorses external sites and is not responsible for the content of such sites. This policy does not cover the privacy policies and data collection practices of non-Laestadian Lutheran Church web sites. HOW TO OPT OUT OF CORRESPONDENCE Based on the information a user has provided, Laestadian Lutheran Church may send e-mail correspondence to the user. Each correspondence will contain an easy means to opt out of further correspondence.

Wage & Expense Form First name Last name Phone Email Select an Address Reimbursement Format Check, by mail Direct Deposit Canadians, select this option Routing Number Account Number Event Type Position Location Camp Facility Camp If "other", what is reimbursement for? Start Date End Date Eligible Wages Travel Expenses: Mileage (mileage rate: $0.47/mile) Airfare Vehicle rental Accommodations Travel Expenses Total you wish to collect (at most Wages + Travel) Additional Notes Upload PDF (if applicable) Upload PDF Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Upload Image (if applicable) Upload Image Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Submit Thanks for submitting!

Our Organization The Laestadian Lutheran Church (LLC) is a nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for religious purposes and is qualified as an exempt organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The LLC is the central organization of 32 member Laestadian Lutheran congregations in North America. The operations of the LLC are structured around four main areas of work in serving its membership and promoting its mission (see “Our Mission”). If you have any questions, please Contact Us. The areas of work are defined as follows: Pastoral Work Sacred Acts, pastor support, spiritual counseling, resource to member congregations. Mission Work Domestic and foreign mission trip coordination, supportive resources and media resource development. Christian Education Different programs that teach, instruct and guide both the youth and elderly of our congregation. These include Sunday school, Bible study, confirmation, youth camp programs; educational resources; camp facilities; Opisto scholarship program. Sunday School Teachers Resources A collection of resources designed to assist in instructing Sunday school lessons. Opisto Scholarship Program The LLC has joined with it's sister organization, the SRK, to provide 14 annual scholarships for students to attend one of three schools in Finland. Publications The LLC publishes a variety of publications to support the work of the LLC in furtherance of its Mission Statement, nurturing lives of faith and preaching the message of salvation through the redemption work of Jesus Christ. Publications include periodicals, books and music and audio products. Publications are developed under the auspices of the Publications Department and the Publications Committee. Many products are translations in mutual work with the SRK in Finland. PERIODICALS The Voice of Zion, a monthly paper with devotional and event articles. The Shepherds Voice, a children's magazine published seven times per year. Christmas in Zion, an annual Christmas magazine. Easter Messenger, an annual Easter magazine. BOOKS Books include devotional, historical and novel writings for all ages. MUSIC AND AUDIO Congregational singing, children's singing, and choir recordings based on music from the church's hymnal, Songs & Hymns of Zion, both teach as well as provide enjoyable listening. MOBILE HYMNAL The LLC-published Songs and Hymns of Zion contains all the songs in the current Songs and Hymns of Zion. PURCHASE/RENEW SUBSCRIPTIONS Contact Ruth DeLacey at rdelacey@llchurch.org with any questions about your subscriptions or if you wish to receive our periodicals. VOICE OF ZION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADS To place birth, engagement or wedding announcements in The Voice of Zion, please fill out the forms below. Birth Engagement Wedding Death To place ads or other announcements in The Voice of Zion, please fill out the form below. Place an Ad Please note, only ads for non-profit organizations can be placed in this publication. C ontact Annette Johnson at ajohnson@llchurch.org with questions. CHANGE OF ADDRESS If you have a change of address, telephone number, email address, or other contact information for LLC subscriptions, communications, or the LLC Telephone and Address Directory, please complete the following form. Change of Address SRK PUBLICATIONS The LLC carries a variety of publications, both written and audio, produced by the SRK in Finland. These publications are not available online but may be purchased through congregation bookstores or the LLC office directly. Contact the LLC office to check availability or to place special orders. General Operations support the noted areas of work in finance, technology, and administration. Board of Trustees The LLC Board of Trustees consists of 15 members representing member congregations allocated to three regions of the North American continent – Eastern, Midwestern, and Western. Trustees serve for three-year terms and are elected annually at the Annual Meeting. The Board of Trustees meets regularly five times throughout the year. Board Committees A Board Committee structure closely involves trustees in the work of the LLC and provides direction and support to staff. Each committee is comprised of at least three trustees, along with staff/directors associated with the committee’s areas of responsibility. Board Committees currently are as follows: Personnel, Finance, Christian Education, Mission Work, Pastoral Work, Publications. LLC Staff The LLC employs both full- and part-time personnel in areas of pastoral support, mission work, Christian education, publications, and administration. Staff works closely with the Board of Trustees and coordinates and relies upon the service of numerous volunteers in carrying out its duties and responsibilities. Other Boards and Committees The LLC Board of Trustees appoints boards of directors to oversee operations of each of the LLC camp facilities: Hasscib Lake Camp, Champion, Michigan Kamp Kipa, Prescott, Arizona Stony Lake Camp, Park Rapids, Minnesota Other Committees include: Mission Committees for each of three North American regions Scholarship Selection Committee to support the Opisto Scholarship Program Music Committee, a subcommittee of the Publications Committee Humanitarian Aid Committee If you have any questions, please Contact Us

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