ADULT AND FAMILY CAMP INFORMATION

June 17-24, 2012 Sunday, June 17, 2:00 arrival, to Sunday, June 24, 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.

MEALS

All meals are served buffet style. A special form for diet restrictions is on the website. 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 also space for eight RVs with full hookups.

THE COST

Camp cost is based on a room rate ($480 per room/cabin, $380 per RV space), plus a meal/activity charge per person. The meal/activity charge is tiered based on campers age:

$175 adults and youth, age 11 and older
$120 children, age 4-10
$55 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.

Part-Time: (additional room rate may apply)
$50 per day for adults and youths
$30 per day for children
$20 per day for toddlers

If a campership is needed, contact the registrar or check “campership needed” on the registration form.

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 under age 18 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”.

MANDATORY FORMS:

RELEASE of LIABILITY FORM

A liability release form is required for registration to be processed. Everyone age 18 or older must sign a liability release form. Multiple signatures can be on one form. Children under 18 must have a form signed by a parent. Generally, one form per family. Additional forms needed for grandchildren/friends attending camp without a parent.

MEDICAL FORMS

Everyone, including part-time, is required to have a medical form and an emergency treatment form on file. They can be mailed to registrar with the May payment or brought to camp. A collection box will be available for forms to be deposited upon arrival. Generally, one form per family but children under 18 attending camp without a parent must have a form signed by a parent.

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.
Please do not bring toy weapons, guns, water pistols, tricycles, big wheels, skate boards, etc.
If possible bring, healthy (bedtime) snacks to share after evening campfire. Several families sign up for each day. Longs/CVS drug store and a major grocery store are nearby if needed.

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@gmail.com.

Other Questions? Please contact one of our staff:
Douglas Norris, Director, 408-693-9177, douginorris@gmail.com
Marylee Sheffer, Director, 530-925-2103, pastormarylee@sisqtel.net
Jack Norris, Assistant Director, 408/446-5499, jandjnorris@gmail.com