Family Camp 2008
at Camp Two of the Mendocino Woodlands
Week One July 13-19
Week Two July 20-26
At the end of the road, deep in the Redwood forest, by the Little North Fork of the Big River, is a place to go... where people are happy to welcome you for who you are, not what you are... where you are encouraged to be and let be... where you are included in the Family, not despite who you are, but because of who you are... a place where it is safe for kids to be kids. It's a mystical place, where the simplest things are spiritual: dancing, singing, drumming, walking, and talking. Once you've been to Family Camp, you'll wonder what you did without it. It is a wonderful respite in your busy life, whether you can come for one week or two, you owe it to yourself and your family to do it this year.
Imagine!
Each week consists of four days of daily activities and child care, one free day (no activities planned), a whole week's worth of delicious meals and evening activities.
Activities at Camp Childcare Dining at Camp Lodging Prices
Activities
Enjoy your day by participating in our diverse workshop offerings, hiking a redwood sheltered trail, playing music, singing (on key or off), meeting new friends and visiting old friends, sunbathing on the river, reading a book, or doing whatever suits you most. Campers are encouraged to bring their musical instruments.
Workshops are offered twice a day (10 am- 12 pm and 2 pm-4pm) by our wonderful volunteer staff. They range from beading and gourd crafts to mushroom hikes and chess. There is also a daily worship service led by our dedicated chaplains, Bernadette Burns and Sonya Sukalski.
Evenings are spent enjoying multigenerational activities such as campfires, night hikes, family games, card tournaments, a birthday celebration for all, dancing and a talent show. For those who can’t sleep, activities continue into the late night: relaxing sweat lodges for adults and teens, quiet talks by the fire, midnight hikes, and of course, more music.
Wednesday is out-of-camp-day. You can enjoy the day exploring the beautiful village of Mendocino and its coastal beaches, or visiting the botanical gardens or nearby Fort Bragg. Self-prepared bag lunches are available.
Child Activities and Care
Special activities will be provided for our younger campers on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Volunteer staff members organize crafts, games and other diversions that will provide kids ages 0 to 12 multiple opportunities for out-door fun in a safe environment.
Dining at Camp
Breakfast is a delightful fix-it-yourself adventure in a chaperoned kitchen. Delicious lunches and dinners are lovingly planned and prepared by our volunteer kitchen staff. Laurin Beckhusen and Dee Dumont will be leading the kitchen crew for both weeks. Marlene Abel is our Camp Baker, and Phil Abel is Lunch Chef.
The food is good, casual comfort food, made with fresh and mostly organic ingredients. It is usually served family style, with desserts to live for. There will always be a vegetarian option.
About our Staff
Family Camp is run by dedicated volunteers who love our tradition of coming together in community fellowship. Members of our staff are campers too. All campers are responsible for helping with light chores and helping to build a loving and supportive community.
Some staff positions may still be available. If you are interested in joinig the staff community, please contact one of the camp deans for more information.
Click here for more information on staff positions
If you are interested in applying for a staff position, please notify us of your interest as follows:
Kitchen staff: Dee Dumont
All other staff positions: Robert Harrell
Lodging
Campers sleep in rustic redwood cabins with open screen windows surrounded by beautiful trees and a bubbling stream. There are 4 cabin areas, each with their own bathroom but without electricity. The camp has one main shower house with hot water and electricity. Meals and most activities take place in and around the dinning hall. The Dining Hall also provides a well lighted gathering spot for those who enjoy late evenings.
For more information about the Mendocino Woodlands, a National Historic Landmark, go to the Mendocino Woodlands web site.
*Regrettably, this camp site may present accessibility issues to some
persons with physical disabilities. If you have questions regarding
accessibility, please contact the camp dean.
Registration
Registration will open February 1, 2008 for those with staff positions. General registration opens April 1, 2008.
Price of registration includes a short-sleeve camp T-shirt for each camper. If you select long-sleeve shirts, please add $5 per shirt to your registration. Please indicate sizes and quantities needed for each camper on the form provided. To ensure that you get the sizes you want, please order by June 13. Otherwise, size will be limited to on-hand availability.| AGE GROUP | AGE RANGE | $ PER WEEK |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | 19-64 | $330 |
| Seniors | 65 plus | $275 |
| Full time college students | Any | $275 |
| Teens | 13-18 | $275 |
| Children | 3-12 | $210 |
| Babies | 0-2 | $70 |
| Robert Harrell (co-dean) | Lara Abel(co-dean) | Amy Mosley(co-dean) |