WHEATON PASSAGE 2014
Information Packet for Parents and Students
Welcome to Wheaton Passage 2014!
Communication Information:
If you have any questions about the program, including course
information, logistics, arrival information, packing, or campus
storage please contact the HoneyRock Office in Wisconsin at
715.479.7474 x203 or send an email to
passage@honeyrockcamp.org.
If you have any questions about your registration or fees,
please contact 715-479-7474 x201 or send an email to
mailto:cynthia.daffara@wheaton.edu.
Students, please do not plan on using your cell phones during
Wheaton Passage. In case of an emergency, we will facilitate
communication between parents and students.
Parents, please do not plan to call your son/daughter’s cell
phone during Wheaton Passage, because we have asked
students not to use their cell phones during the program. If
you do not hear from your son/daughter, you can that assume
everything is fine. If there is an emergency after the course
has begun, you may call our Emergency Phone at:
715.891.0960.
Letters and packages:
Use the following format to address mail:
Student’s Name — WPC (Camp Track), WPW (Wilderness
Track), or WPU (Urban Track)
8660 HoneyRock Road
Three Lakes, WI 54562
Forms and paperwork:
You will be enrolled in the course once you have fully
completed the online registration on our website. During
registration you will be asked about your Health and
Immunization information (required) as well as your travel
plans (essential for us to prepare accordingly). We encourage
you to make an appointment NOW for a physical exam.
Spending money:
Bring at least $40 with you for spending money. You will need
to buy two meals while traveling to and from HoneyRock. You
may also want to purchase items from the camp store.
Course Costs:
The cost for all tracks is $750. This includes food, housing,
and transportation (van pickups from Midway and O’Hare
airports as well as coach transport between Wheaton’s main
campus, the Urban Studies Facility and HoneyRock). The first
installment of the cost is due at the time of registration with the
$100 deposit. The remainder of the course fee will be charged
to your fall semester bill from Wheaton College. If you cancel
prior to the course, the deposit will not be returned. After the
first day of the course there is no refund of the tuition and fees
for a voluntary withdrawal. A 25% refund is given during the
first half of the course for students withdrawing due to factors
circumstances beyond their control. There will also be costs
associated with buying course books and supplies.
The Wheaton Passage Catalog Description:
“CE 131: Introduction to Spiritual Formation” provides for the
self-evaluation of personal faith and character, and
opportunities for expressing a greater commitment to life in
Christ. This course runs each August and is specifically
designed to equip incoming Wheaton College students for
effective navigation of the college years. Students will
participate in a small group doing a variety of camp activities
and having discussion times together. A Wheaton College
faculty member will join each small group at HoneyRock to
guide the transition back to the main campus. The main focus
areas of the course are life of the mind, community, spiritual
formation, and service. This course is open to incoming
students who have been accepted to Wheaton College.
Contents include one book and a course workbook (see below
for details). Students will also do a final written presentation.
Along with the 1-2 weeks of residential camp, urban or
wilderness trip experience at HoneyRock, students must attend
two small group meetings in the fall on campus. This course is
offered for 2 semester credits in Christian Formation and
Ministry.
Pre-Course study and readings:
You are required to purchase Embracing the Love of God by
James Bryan Smith (either edition is fine) and the Wheaton
Passage Workbook. Both books can be purchased at the
Wheaton College Bookstore. The workbook contains a course
syllabus, a reading guide for Embracing the Love of God,
articles and reading guides for each course theme, and
assignments for the fall semester. You must read the book
and complete all the readings in the Wheaton Passage
Workbook prior to arrival at HoneyRock. You also must
answer all the questions in the reading guides (everything up
to Fall session #1). Please bring your workbook and book to
the course and have your studies ready for collection by your
group leaders upon arrival. You can purchase both of the
course texts from the Wheaton College Bookstore by
going to wheatonbooks.com. Workbooks are available for
purchase after June 1, 2014.
PACKING LIST—WILDERNESS TRACK
*We recommend several items made of synthetic material
(nylon, polypropylene, capilene, etc.) because they dry quickly
once they have gotten wet. You can find them in any sports
store or discounted online at www.sierratradingpost.com ,
www.geartrade..com, www.backcountryoutlet.com or
www.gearbuyer.com .
HoneyRock Provides:
 Backpack or Dry Bag dependent on trip
 meals
 all group gear: tents, stoves, cooking utensils, bowls, BIF
essentials (bathroom in the forest), first aid kit, etc.
Required Clothing and Items for all trips:
 Sleeping Bag (rated for at least 30°F and can pack easily.
Our recommended bag is available for purchase during
registration.)
 1 winter hat for cold nights
 1 hat with visor to protect from sunlight
 1 long sleeve wool, fleece or synthetic shirt
 1 wool sweater or fleece jacket
 1 durable lightweight waterproof/breathable rain jacket
 waterproof rain pants
 1 pair of durable lightweight nylon athletic or hiking pants
(not tight-fitting or denim which absorb moisture)
 1 set of lightweight synthetic (polypropylene) long
underwear top and bottom
 1 pair athletic shorts (can double as swimsuit for men)
 1 swim suit (1-piece for women, shorts-style for men)
 2 t-shirts (1 synthetic, 1 cotton)
 5-6 pairs of underwear (women should bring 12 pairs of
cotton underwear and 2 synthetic material sports bras)
 3-4 pairs of wool hiking socks
 Insect repellant
 Toiletries: Chap Stick, toothbrush, toothpaste, small
towel, comb, unscented sunscreen
 1 lightweight flashlight or headlamp with extra set of
batteries and bulb (essential)
 1 small lightweight Bible (Old & New Testament)
 Journal or small spiral notebook, pens and pencils
 Plastic Ziploc bags for waterproofing items
 Embracing the Love of God and Wheaton Passage
Workbook with completed Scripture study and reading
guides
A note to female participants:
 Bring two 1-gallon Ziploc bags wrapped in duct tape to
carry and dispose of all feminine supplies. Come
prepared whether you expect your period or not. You may
want to bring a small Ziploc bag for wet wipes.
Backpacking Specific:
 1 pair of well broken-in hiking boots for backpacking plus
optional comfortable/light shoe or sandal (chacos, teva,
keen) for evenings
 optional: camelback water bladder
Canoe Specific:
 1 pair of sturdy closed-toed shoes (hiking or running
shoes) to wear for portages plus optional light shoe or
sandal (chacos, teva, keen) with back strap for evenings
or canoeing
Kayak Specific:
 1 pair of shoes for getting wet (neoprene, old running,
shoe, sandal (chaco, teva, keen)
 1 dry pair of shoes or sandals
 depending on weather, may want to bring a pair of wool or
neoprene gloves
Items for use while you are at camp:
 Full-sized towel
 Pillow
 Soap, shampoo, razor, deodorant, etc.
 Casual clothes for 5 days at camp and traveling home
(clothes for activities and free time)
 One pair of work clothes (old jeans, t-shirt) for service day
 Pajamas
Optional Items:
 Camera (in a waterproof case or bag)
 Sunglasses with neck strap
 1 pair of warm gloves for cold nights
PACKING LIST—CAMP TRACK / URBAN
TRACK
 Sleeping Bag or sheets/blanket (rated for at least 30°F
and can pack easily. Our recommended bag is available
for purchase during registration.)
 Pillow
 Think clothing for activities, team building, free time, and a
variety of Wisconsin temperatures!
 1 winter hat for cold nights
 1 long sleeve cotton or synthetic shirt
 1 sweatshirt or fleece
 1 durable lightweight rain jacket and optional rain pants
 2 pairs of pants or jeans
 2 pairs of work pants (old jeans, etc.) that can get wet and
dirty
 2 pairs of athletic shorts
 1 swim suit (1-piece for women, shorts-style for men)
 5 t-shirts
 2 t-shirts that can get dirty
 Underwear and socks
 1 pair of hiking boots/ sturdy running shoes
 1 pair of old running shoes that can get dirty
 Pajamas
 Personal toilet articles (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant,
soap, shampoo, tampons, sunscreen, etc.)
 Bath towel
 Beach towel
 1 flashlight or head lamp
 1 water bottle
 Journal or spiral steno notebook, pens/pencils
 Bible (Old & New Testament)
 Embracing the Love of God and Wheaton Passage
Workbook with completed Scripture study and reading
guides
Urban Specific
 One pair of clothes for attending Church in city
 Additional everyday clothes for different service projects in
the city
Optional items:
 Camera (optional but great!)
 Sandals (eg. Chacos, Tevas, Keen)
TRANSPORTATION AND CHECK-IN INFORMATION
(A corresponding map is included at the bottom of the packet.)
Wilderness Track: Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Urban Track: Saturday, August 9, 2014
Camp Track: Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Campus Storage: Campus Storage in Fischer Hall and Smith/Traber Hall will be available between 10:00am and 2:00pm on the
first day of each Passage track for all students who are driving to Wheaton College or flying to Midway or O’Hare airports. These
are the only times that campus storage will be open. Please do not call the Wheaton College Residence Life Office or
HoneyRock to ask them to open storage for you at another time, as they will be unable to accommodate you. If you are a transfer
student who will not be living in Fisher or Smith/Traber, you can still store your things in either storage location while on course.
If you are driving to Wheaton College:
Check-In:
Please arrive on campus between 10:00am and 2:00pm to check in at Smith/Traber Hall.
Please do NOT arrive early! Our staff will be there to greet you.
Lunch:
Students will be responsible for getting their own lunch on the day of check-in. A map with directions to
dining locations within walking distance is included lower in this packet.
Introductory Meeting: There is an introductory meeting for all camp track and urban track students and parents at 3:00pm in
Barrows Auditorium in the Billy Graham Center (see attached map) before students board coach buses for
track destinations at 4:00pm. Wilderness track students and parents will meet at 3:00pm in Amerding
Hall.
Wilderness Track Only: After introductory meeting, with the guidance of their small group leader, students will pack their
backpacks or dry bags (provided by HoneyRock) for their trip. Your luggage for the in-camp portion (Aug.
16-21) will be waiting for you at camp. After dinner (provided for by HoneyRock), busses will depart for
wilderness destinations.
If you are flying to Midway Airport:
Airport Information: Please schedule your flight to arrive at Midway Airport between 7:00am and 2:00pm on the day the
program begins. Do not schedule a flight that arrives later than 2:00pm. If any part of your flight itinerary changes on the day of
travel, call the HoneyRock Office immediately at 715.479.7474 ext. 201. They will get in touch with our staff in Wheaton so they
will know when to expect you. Once you have claimed your luggage (in the downstairs arrival area), head over to the baggage
claim area for Southwest Airlines. Look for a bright orange sign that says “Wheaton Passage” and a HoneyRock staff member
wearing a HoneyRock t-shirt. Then you will be driven to Wheaton College to check in and access campus storage.
If you are flying to O’Hare Airport:
Airport Information: Please schedule your flight to arrive at O’Hare Airport between 7:00am and 2:00pm on the day the
program begins. Do not schedule a flight that arrives later than 2:00pm. If any part of your flight itinerary changes on the day of
travel, call the HoneyRock Office immediately at 715.479.7474 ext. 201. They will get in touch with our staff in Wheaton so they
will know when to expect you. Once you have claimed your luggage (in the downstairs arrival area), proceed to Terminal 2, lower
level baggage claim area near the Starbucks, which is between doors 2B and 2C. Look for a bright orange sign that says
“Wheaton Passage” and a HoneyRock staff member wearing a HoneyRock t-shirt. If you don’t see anyone, wait with your
luggage at the alcove with payphones. Then you will be driven to Wheaton College to check in and access campus storage.
Camp Track students driving directly to HoneyRock:
Please arrive between 9:00pm and 11:00pm. Please do not arrive early! You can follow signs to the office and our staff will meet
you there.
Students will return to Wheaton College on Thursday, August 21 in the afternoon. Parents are
welcome to help students move in. Orientation begins on Friday, August 22.
If your travel plans change at any time before check in day, please email us right away at
program@honeyrockcamp.org or call us at 715.479.7474 x301.