July 24, 2008
Dear 2008 Family
Welcome to Family Camp II 2008! Camp is Sunday, August 10th – Saturday, August 16th. Our theme this year is “Handle with Care” (it’s the only planet we’ve got) and we are excited that you will be joining us! We have a great group of families signed up and look forward to the lively discussions and cross-generational interactions that will arise from the range of ages we will have in camp. There is no place better than the shores of N-Sid-Sen to gather for a week of community and lively discussions.
Practical: packing suggestions (including a few you would call requirements.)
§ Sleeping bags/pillows (bed linen is not provided)
§ Towels/soap/ toiletries, personal medicines, etc.
§ SUNSCREEN (definitely) and Bug Repellent (maybe) and rain gear (rarely)
§ A warm jacket (maybe)
§ Flashlights and/or reading lights for after your cabin-mates fall asleep
§ A fan to move the air in your cabin (for evenings of hot days)
§ Sandals or shoes that can go in the water (the beach is pebbly)
§ Snacks to share during evening game nights & Whoppers (yes, the candy) for the float trip.
§ Board games (for after 9pm) and Musical instruments (for campfire or talent show)
§ A few bucks for the following: Ski boat donation to cover gas costs, ice cream out on the float trip day, camp shirts.
§ Folding chairs and beach towels for the beach (a favorite).
Program-related and
other nice things to bring:
§ Books (ranging from spiritual to techie) and other artifacts relating to the theme for book table and Your favorite sustainability tip or scripture.
§ Native plant & tree book (some of the identification signs are going to get some work).
§ Flotation device for Wednesday’s river raft trip (there are plenty available at camp, but some prefer their own, especially for the little ones).
§ A box or bag for recyclables at your cabin (to take home at the end of the week)
§ No “secret pals” this year, but we will have lots of “thanks” notes, so lots of kindness.
§ Family blessing to lead at the beginning of a meal or Morning Watch program
Note: We recognize that each family will have their own rules, but please try to minimize (near zero) the use of things like gaming devices, iPods & cell phones.
This year will include many of your favorite activities: Polar Bears, the float trip, campfires, Water Olympics (shorter than last time), water skiing and tubing and, of course, the ever-famous Talent Show!! We’ll have crafts and stories, games, lots of music, and movie night! We’re anticipating a great week and hope you are too!
Important business:
§ Arrival is Sunday afternoon, August 10, at
4 pm or after.
§ Please don’t forget to bring completed
health forms
§ Please don’t forget to bring copies of your insurance cards
§ Please don’t forget to bring final payments (check book or pre-pay on-line).
You will have a chance to check in, settle in to your cabin and
skip that first rock across the lake. If you haven’t been to N-Sid-Sen before,
this time will allow you to start finding your way around camp. Our first
official activity on Sunday will be dinner at
If you have any questions about camp prior to your arrival
feel free to email one of us at mdpaquette@comcast.net
425-454-1176 or contact Randy Crowe at
Peace and safe travels,
Martin Paquette &
Judith Paquette
Family
| Preliminary Schedule |
August 10-16, 2008 | ||||||||
| Time | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | ||
| Polar Bears | Polar Bears | Polar Bears | Polar Bears | Polar Bears | |||||
| 7:00 AM | Morning Watch | Morning Watch | Morning Watch | Morning Watch | Morning Watch | ||||
| 7:30 AM | |||||||||
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | |||
| 8:30 AM | |||||||||
| 9:00 AM | Morning Program | Morning Program | Depart for Float Trip | Morning Program | Morning Program | Photo | |||
| 9:30 AM | |||||||||
| 10:00 AM | Depart | ||||||||
| 10:30 AM | F | Ring Bell | |||||||
| 11:00 AM | L | ||||||||
| 11:30 AM | O | ||||||||
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | Lunch | A | Lunch | Lunch | ||||
| 12:30 PM | Family Council | Family Council | T | Family Council | Family Council | ||||
| 1:00 PM | free & beach time (no speed boat) | free & beach time (speed boat?) | free & beach time | free & beach time (Speed boat) | |||||
| 1:30 PM | |||||||||
| 2:00 PM | Crafts | Crafts | Crafts | Crafts | |||||
| 2:30 PM | T | ||||||||
| 3:00 PM | R | ||||||||
| 3:30 PM | I | ||||||||
| 4:00 PM | Arrive & Register | P | |||||||
| 4:30 PM | Check into Cabins | Water Olympics |
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| 5:00 PM | Music/Dance | Rehearsals |
as needed | ||||||
| 5:30 PM | |||||||||
| 6:00 PM | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Cove BBQ | Dinner | |||
| 6:30 PM | |||||||||
| 7:00 PM | Intro to Camp | Intro service project |
Field Games | Movie Night | Campfire | Talent Show | |||
| 7:30 PM | (S'mores) | ||||||||
| 8:00 PM | |||||||||
| 8:30 PM | Campfire | ||||||||
| 9:00 PM | Game Time & snacks | Game Time & snacks | Game Time & snacks | Game Time & snacks | Campfire & boats | ||||
| 9:30 PM | |||||||||
| 10:00 PM | Quiet Time | Quiet Time | Quiet Time | Quiet Time | Quiet Time | Quiet Time | |||
