Fall 2011 Family Camp
October 21-23, 2011, Arroyo Hondo Preserve
Arrive: 4 pm Friday (dinner is at 6 pm--feel free to arrive from the 4-5:30 window or let us know if you need to come later and we'll save dinner for you!).
Depart: 12 pm Sunday
Price: $280 (limited scholarships available--you can request one during registration.)
We are excited for another year of family camp. This is your chance to experience a little bit of the magic that your child gets at Wilderness Youth Project. This year, once again, we will be enjoying the majestic Arroyo Hondo Preserve, a beautiful coastal canyon not too far from town. The weekend will be filled with a variety of activities, games, music and of course, food and celebration. Activities (all optional) will include (but not limited to) fire making, bird language sit, storytelling and nature wanders.
Scroll down for more details on Family Camp.
HOW TO REGISTER:
As our programs have grown in numbers, so has interest in our Family Camp. Because we know that there are more interested families than we can accommodate, we will be holding a weighted lottery for Family Camp Registration. Open Enrollment for the weighted lottery is open now through September 15. We will notify participants on September 19.
Register here: http://a3.acteva.com/orderbooking/bookEvent/A311649
How the Weighted Lottery Works:
This weighted lottery system will not be completely random. Certain factors will affect your chances of enrollment, weighted in the following order:
- No outstanding balances from past sessions
- Participation in school year programs
- Balancing for demographic diversity
MORE DETAILS ABOUT FAMILY CAMP:
We begin Friday at 4 pm and head out Sunday at noon. Our weekend retreat will again be at the magnificent Arroyo Hondo Preserve, known as the "jewel of the Gaviota Coast."
Gear to Bring
Sleeping gear and shelter (warm bag, ground pad, tent, etc.)
Chairs for campfire area
Extra blanket (or two)
Cold weather clothing
Warm weather clothing
Sun hat and warm hat
Closed toed shoes for exploring and wandering
Flashlight/Headlamp
Swimsuit, towel
Toiletry items (biodegradable items only please)
Bowl, plate, utensils, cup for each family member
Necessary medications
Knife for carving sticks etc…
Musical instruments
Stories!
Bring a story and/or song to the campfire or skill to share during the days. NO DOGS ALLOWED.
Food: We will provide scrumptious meals for dinner Friday/Saturday and breakfast Saturday/Sunday. (we'll provide food for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans). Please let us know if you have any dietary preferences on our application. You are responsible for your family's lunchs and snacks.
NOTE: Please bring extra breakfast snacks for your little ones if they will be hungry before breakfast time (8 am) on Sat/Sunday morning.
Carpooling: PLEASE PLEASE do your best to carpool. There is limited space for vehicles and the more folks we can get in the fewest number of vehicles, the better.
Directions: (From Santa Barbara) Traveling northbound on the U.S. Highway 101, the Preserve is about a thirty minute drive from downtown and approximately four miles past Refugio State Beach. After the Refugio exit, pay attention to the blue CalTrans call boxes spaced one mile apart on the right hand side. The Arroyo Hondo entrance is located at call box 101-412. Make an immediate right hand turn into the driveway.
(From Buellton/Lompoc): Traveling southbound on the U.S. Highway 101, approximately 6 miles past Gaviota State Park and a mile after the Vista Point Rest Area, look for the blue CalTrans Call Box #101-403. Be in the left hand lane. Just after the Call Box, make a u-turn (turn lane provided) onto the northbound lanes of the U.S. Highway 101. In a mile, make a sharp right turn into the Preserve immediately after blue CalTrans Call Box #101-412.
(If you miss the U-turn, the next turnaround is at Refugio State Beach about four miles south.)
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