ADULT AND FAMILY CAMP INFORMATION

June 15-22, 2008 Sunday, June 15, 2:00 arrival, to Sunday, June 22, 10:30 AM Silver Spur Camp, Tuolumne, California

INTRODUCTION

The camp structure is informal, and flexible. The day begins with singing and a Bible story; the day concludes with campfire singing, skits and inspiration. By choice, activities include: waterslide, high swing, Climb the Wall, discussion groups, Bible study, hiking, line dancing, puzzles, swimming, skits, arts and crafts, tennis (and tennis lessons), softball, volleyball, basketball, water aerobics, singing lessons, visiting and relaxation. There is a preschool play yard with childcare for two hours each morning, age-level classes for children and youth, classes for adults, swimming lessons for children. All meals are served buffet style. Campers are asked to help with table setting and clean up one meal during the week.

LODGING

There are 40 lodge rooms (dormitory style with 3 bunk beds, a sink and shared bathrooms), and 14 cabins up the hill/road with 4 bunk beds; restroom/showers are in a separate building. There is space for eight RVs with full hookups.

THE COST

Camp cost is based on a room rate ($480 per room/cabin, $330 per RV space), plus a meal/activity charge per person:

$160 adults and youth age 11 and older

$105 children, age 4-10

$50 toddlers, age 1-3

The room cost per person is determined by the number of people sharing a room. For example, one family $480; one person $480; 3 singles $160/person; 6 people $80/person. The charge can be prorated when part time people use the same room on different days.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT POLICIES

Reservations are made on a first-come basis and full-time receives preference over part-time. There will be no refunds for unused days or meals. Individual members of your family may register part-time. In an effort to accommodate many and maintain the flexibility that makes this camp unique, please include all applicable information on the registration form. The actual number of days each person attends camp is necessary for Silver Spur billing, and will help keep our fee at the lowest amount possible. Please indicate age if under 25, and any special needs. Youths age 17 and under must be registered with, and sleep in a room or cabin with a family.

Register by March 1, with a deposit of $100. Final payment is due by May 1.

Deposit or campership request is required for registration to be processed. Room is not guaranteed without full payment or financial arrangement. Some financial help is available. Contact registrar for more information.

Part-time lodging registrations are placed on a Wait List until May 1. After that time, part-time registrations will be processed. Also, May 1, full-time room registrations will be accepted as space is available. The waiting list does not apply to part-time campers staying with someone registered full time. Payment can be made at camp by part-timers with fees “to be determined”.

MEDICAL POLICY

Anyone under 18 who will be at camp (at any time) without a parent or legal guardian must have a current medical release form on file at camp. Click on Medical Authorization and print the form. Bring the signed form with you to camp. Anyone taking regular medication, and anyone with severe allergies or a known medical condition should have the information available for our camp nurse. This information is particularly important if you are attending camp without someone who is thoroughly familiar with your medical condition.

BRING

Sleeping bags or bedding, pillows, towels, swim suits, personal items, Bible, sunscreen, bug spray, spending money for soda machine and afternoon snack bar, tennis rackets, softball glove, etc. and musical instruments. If possible bring, healthy (bedtime) snacks to share after evening campfire. Several families sign up for each day. Longs drug store and a major grocery store are nearby if needed.

DO NOT BRING

Toy weapons, guns, water pistols, tricycles, big wheels, skate boards, etc.

DIRECTIONS TO FAMILY CAMP

Silver Spur Camp, Tuolumne, California, (209) 928-4248, is reached by leaving Sonora on Highway 108. Exit on Mono Way. Go right on Mono Way. Turn right on Tuolumne Road (signal). Go four miles, then turn right onto Woodham Carne Road. Go 1.5 miles, turn left (following arrow) onto Yosemite Road. Go 1.4 miles to camp entrance on the right. The camp is located at the end of the road.

QUESTIONS

Lodging, rates, or financial help, contact
Elaine Bradbury, Registrar (209) 464-6336 - jbtaxe@aol.com.