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Logistics

The camp will open and you may arrive any time after 4pm on Thursday, May 27th. There will be no scheduled activities for Thursday, so you can take that opportunity to get settled and explore the camp and its surrounding area. The opening circle and orientation will begin promptly at 9 a.m. on Friday morning so all participants should arrive no later than 8:00 a.m.

Upon your arrival, please come up to the registration table (follow the signs) and check in. You will be directed to one of the the tent camping areas. Participants should provide their own camping shelters.

  • Your registration fee covers all instruction, camping, and the materials for most classes. Some classes may require pre-purchased raw materials and could have an additional materials charge unless you provide your own. This will be announced in the morning and afternoon circles each day.
  • Two daily meals are included in the registration fee. Breakfast (7:30AM) and dinner (6 PM) are provided from dinner Thursday night through breakfast Monday morning. There will be vegetarian options (and plenty of it!). You should bring food for your own lunches and snacks. Cups, plates, and silverware will be provided. We pride ourselves in serving you some of the best camp food you will ever eat! (we will not be able to cater to special needs diets)
  • During the event, everyone ages 12 & older are expected to take a turn at helping the MAPS Meet Staff with meal preparation, clean up, or to keeping the grounds free of trash.  Each participant will randomly choose their chore that will be done one time only during the event.  These chores usually take place during meal times.  Don’t worry, you are first in line for meals when your chore time comes.

What To Bring

The following is highly recommended:

  • Wind and rainproof shelter (unless you rent a wall tent or cabin space.)
  • Sleeping pad or air mattress (you will need this and everything below even if you want to stay in a bunk house)
  • Sleeping bag or blankets, and pillow
  • Knife (essential to many classes)
  • Rain gear
  • Lunch food and snacks
  • Soap and towel
  • Personal toiletries
  • Flashlight
  • Water bottle

Optional:

  • Folding chair or stool
  • Swimsuit
  • Musical instruments
  • Camera
  • Notebook and writing tools
  • Sun block and insect repellent
  • Money for the Abo Store and sessions that may require a materials fee
  • Trade goods to sell in the Abo Store or trade during the blanket trading session

Because we want our presence to have the least possible negative impact on the camp and the participants and instructors, dogs are not allowed. (The only possible exception would be for a legitimate service dog that you need–please talk to the Registrar when you register if that is the case.) Please respect this decision and don’t request an exception because your dog is well behaved, etc.

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