BK FAQ
Common questions about Brothers' Keeper:
What is the difference between a Crew Chief and a Crew Leader?
A Crew Chief is typically involved in the work process in advance of camp and handles the blueprints, site preparations and oversight of the project.
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What is a Typical BK Day?
A typical "BK" day involves serving others, worship, “porch time” and fun activities. The day is scheduled undergird the Believer and Seeker (of which we always have more than a few) through service, ...
Read MoreWhat Should My Group Bring?
Groups may collect and donate items but we need to know which items will be donated by June 1. Items will not be returned.
Read MoreItems needed to be donated include: Ladders. Paint Brushes, Paint Rollers, Cle...
How Do We Get To and From the Project Team Worksites?
Every person in your group must have transportation to and from Parchment Valley. The same number of seats and seatbelts must be available for transportation during the week to and from our Project Te...
Read MoreWho May Participate in Brothers' Keeper?
Junior High and Senior High Youth aged 12 OR entering 7th grade at the end of that year's BK summer.
Read MoreWhat is the Meaning Behind the Name Brothers' Keeper?
We are servants of God. All we do is focused on serving others just as Jesus is quoted as saying in Matthew 25:40 ~ “…..I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers o...
Read MoreWhat Does the Camp Registration Fee Pay For?
What Does the Camp Fee Cover? Lodging, All Meals, Four Work T-Shirts, One Keepsake Theme Tee Shirt.
Read MoreWhat are the Required Forms and Information?
Required forms may be found on our website for download. Required forms and information: Group Registration, Participant Registration, Brothers' Keeper Health Form, insurance card and date of last tet...
Read MoreMore Information?
WHO DO I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION? Please contact Parchment Valley Conference Center with any questions or concerns. Parchment Valley 1-800-489-8564 or 304-372-3675.
Read MoreWho Do We Stay With and Where Do We Stay?
Parchment Valley has a variety of dorms and cabins for our summer missionaries. Church groups room with their own group together by gender. Adults attending with youth are Cabin Counselors with respon...
Read MoreWhat is a Project Team?
One of the most amazing parts of the Brothers’ Keeper experience is the friendships that develop between individuals and youth groups. We help break the ice with the way project teams are organized.
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May I Switch to Another Project Team?
Project Teams are carefully assessed and assigned a mix of adults and youth from all camp participants to properly complete each project. No individuals (youth and/or adults) may switch assigned proje...
Read MoreWhat Personal Items Should I Bring?
Make sure to bring all of the things you might typically bring on a camping trip. However, we provide the lodging so you don't need a tent!
Read MoreWhat Clothes Should I Bring?
As we serve, our actions and appearance speak loudly and have the potential to influence the community’s perception of Brothers’ Keeper and most importantly our witness for Christ. Choosing modest clo...
Read MoreMust I Stay the Entire Week?
All campers (youth and adults) must be in attendance from start to finish. Arriving late or leaving early creates complications for those we serve. Please plan to arrive for registration no earlier th...
Read MoreAre mobile phones permitted?
Students are allowed to bring and use their mobile phones. Mobile phone usage is not permitted during the workday at the project team sites. Students will be able to use their phones at lunch and duri...
Read MoreWhat is the Waiting List?
If camp has reached capacity, you will be contacted to let you know you are on the Waiting List. Group Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Contact your Group Leader to make...
Read MoreWhat is the Required Counselor to Youth Ratio?
For the safety of our campers, we must maintain the proper youth to adult ratio by gender. Each group is required to have at least one adult for every nine or fewer youth of same gender (1:9). A group...
Read MoreWhat If I Lose My Stuff?
Parchment Valley and Brothers’ Keeper will not be held responsible for missing items. If you think you may lose it, don’t bring it!
Read MoreWhat is the Cancellation Policy?
To cancel a group or reduce the number of participants contact Parchment Valley to adjust your account before the deadline listed in the Brothers' Keeper Group Guidelines. When canceling, a $75 per pe...
Read MoreWhat Are We Not Allowed to Bring?
Don’t Bring: Jewelry, Tobacco of Any Kind, E-Cigarettes, Vaping Products, Skateboards, Inline Skates, Weapons.
Read MoreWhat Kind of Projects Will We Do?
The specific project you’ll be serving on will be assigned when you arrive at camp. Projects consist of a variety of home maintenance and repair; minor construction such as wheelchair ramps, porches,...
Read MoreWait! A one piece swimsuit? Seriously?
We know that it is getting more and more difficult to find "appropriate" swimsuits for females as well as males. If the swimsuit does not meet our guidelines (whether one piece or not), we ask that a ...
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