Camping Trip 2009

Kavana is going camping, and we hope you'll join us.  

We are going to Fort Worden State Park, on Aug. 28-30.  (We'll email you with the exact campsites, and additional information, after you register.)  Yes, it's a bit of a shlep, but we think it'll be worth it.  Here are directions.  Since there's a ferry involved, please plan accordingly.  You can arrive anytime after 3pm on Friday - we'll be there.

Cost:  $20/person.  Covers campground & catered dinner on Sat. night.  Please pay for kids ages 2 and up.  You can pay through this website (our preferred method), or mail a check to The Kavana Cooperative, PO Box 19666, Seattle WA  98109.  We will also ask you to contribute in other ways (see the link to the form, below).

RSVP:  Since maximum attendance is 40 people, please rsvp.  How do you rsvp?  By paying (your payment IS your rsvp, and is necessary to hold your place.)

Meals: 

• Fri. dinner, 6:30pm-ish - community potluck (vegetarian/dairy) - please use this form to sign up for what you'll bring
• Sat. breakfast - bagels & cream cheese
• Sat. lunch - you're on your own
• Sat. dinner - catered community dinner (vegetarian/dairy)
• Sun. breakfast - you're on your own

Program:

• Fri. pm - potluck dinner, sit around the bonfire, Kaballat Shabbat service
• Sat. am - morning service of some kind (or you can play ball, frisbee, etc. on the beach)
• Sat. pm - fun drama activity led by educator Maxine Alloway, "Ilana's famous big blue soccer," TV tag, scrabble tournament, Torah study, beach & swim, hike, personal time, explore WW2 ruins, etc.
• Sat. eve - community Havdalah overlooking the water, bonfire with s'mores & stories, night hike, etc.
• Sun. am - free for all

Volunteers Needed to:

• lead a hike
• lead yoga
• lead a sport/game/activity
• insert your idea here....

Sign up for a volunteer task by using this form.

Additional Information:

• You can choose to participate in as many programs as you want, or none at all - it's up to you.
• Technically, we have 5 adjoining campsites (i.e. 5 fire pits, 5 picnic tables), and another 2 (adjoining each other) that are close by
• Kavana Staff will be observing Shabbat, but that doesn't mean you have to.  We'll offer prayer services, you choose to come or not.  Staff won't be lighting fires on Shabbat, but you can.  Do whatever you feel comfortable with - there's no pressure.
• If you want an Eiruv, bring a ball of string and a Siddur.
• Please bring:
  • Stuff to sit on (lawn chairs or camping chairs, picnic blankets)
  • A sweater!
  • Rain gear (you never know)
  • Beach stuff
  • Flashlights
  • Camera
  • Camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, ground pad, etc.) - you can rent it all at REI
  • Your own plates, cups, utensils, etc.
  • Water bottles
  • Musical instruments, sporting equipment, etc.
  • Your own food for Sat. lunch & Sun. breakfast
  • Something for the potluck on Friday night
  • Anything else that could be helpful on a camping trip....