Camping Trip - Summer 2010

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

We are going to Rasar State Park, on Aug. 13-15.  (We'll email you with the exact campsites, and additional information, after you register.)  It's a beautiful spot.  Here are directions.  You can arrive anytime after 3pm on Friday - we'll be there.

Cost:  $40/adult, $20/child (ages 2+).   Kids under 2 are free.  Covers campground & catered dinner on Sat. night.  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 60 people, please rsvp.  (Yes, we do expect it to sell out!)  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 (kosher, 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, do what you want)
• Sat. pm - explore, play, swim, hike, etc.
• Sat. eve - community Havdalah overlooking the water, bonfire with s'mores & stories, 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.
• We have a group camp site, but will instruct everyone where to put their tents
• 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.
• We are not planning to put up an eiruv, but will do it if anyone requests (don't feel shy - let us know.  We aren't mind-readers.)
• Please bring:
  • Stuff to sit on (lawn chairs or camping chairs, picnic blankets)
  • A sweater!
  • Rain gear (you never know)
  • Beach/swimming stuff (the campsite is on a freshwater river)
  • 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
  • Sun block and anti-insect lotion
  • Musical instruments, sporting equipment (balls, frisbees, badminton) etc.
  • Your own food for Sat. lunch & Sun. breakfast
  • Something for the potluck on Friday night
  • Quarters (there are showers, for 50 cents a pop)
  • Anything else that could be helpful on a camping trip....

Want to borrow or lend camping equipment?  Or arrange a carpool?  Use this form!