June (14) 15 - 21, 2008

Our 31st Year!

If you’re ready for the warmth of sun and community,
then you’re ready for
Tahoe Church Family Camp!

For hundreds in the MPC community, Church Family Camp at Lake Tahoe is a treasured experience.

Even if you have never attended Tahoe Family Camp, please read all the way to the end of this page and seriously consider joining the MPC Family Camp throng in June. Try it! It will become a cherished tradition!

Family Camp, by the shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe at the Richardson Resort, is for MPC families, singles and couples. It is for YOU. Although a Presbytery tradition since the mid 70’s, this marks the 31st year MPC has organized the event at Camp Richardson.

Be renewed and rejuvenated during this week of sun, fun, relaxation and spiritual refreshment. Gain new insights, build new, enduring friendships and deepen existing ties. Scheduled activities for all ages are available, if you choose to participate (no pressure)!

MORNING PROGRAMS

Adults: We gather in a moderated session for reflection, discussion and small group sharing. Community building occurs naturally through shared experience in the beautiful Lake Tahoe setting.

Youth: Special activities will be planned for junior and senior high school youth. Susan Hunn directs this program and oversees the program for children.

Children: Grouped according to age, children ages 3-11 participate in arts and crafts, nature projects, short walks and outdoor games. Nursery care is provided for children 2 and younger.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The accommodations at Richardson’s Resort include rustic or deluxe cabins, campsites for tents or RVs, and rooms at the Lodge. We are responsible for our own meals. There is a café that serves breakfast and lunch and a small grocery store at the resort. Supermarkets and restaurants are close by in South Lake Tahoe. Sorry, no pets are allowed.

At MPC we share open communion and at Tahoe Family Camp we share open campfire! Please feel free to drop by and share the fire’s warmth with your Church Family.

SCHEDULE

Arrive Saturday or Sunday, June 14th or 15th. Camp formally begins Sunday evening with dessert and fireside get-together. Each weekday morning (except Wednesday – a free day) we meet for group singing and brief reflection and then split up for the programs described on the previous page. Afternoon is a time to "do your own thing." The beautiful Lake Tahoe beach is a short walk away. Excursions, boating, fishing, bicycling, hiking, horseback riding and games are among our many options. Evening activities center around the campfire with singing, a barbecue at the beach, movie night in the campground, shared meals, and Skit/Talent Night. After a wonderful week together we conclude Saturday morning with a brief sharing time and communion service.

REGISTRATION and RESERVATIONS

April 13th - June 8th

Download the Family Camp Registration Here (92KB PDF)

Registration Fees (to pay staff and purchase supplies): No fee for children under 2 years of age.

$20 for each child 2-18 years of age (but only $15 per child if you register by May 4). $50 per person for those 19 and older. Fees will be prorated if you do not spend the entire week.

Cabin Fees: Cabins range from $738 to $2242 per week, depending upon type. "Summer- only" cabins range from $738 to $935and accommodate up to 5 people. Deluxe cabins range from $1040 to $2242 and accommodate up to 8. The more luxurious beach duplexes rent for $2242. A $300 deposit is payable at time of registration with the full balance due no later than May 11th. Under the Richardson’s Resort cancellation policy any cancellation after May 1st may result in having to forfeit 50% of the entire rental fee. Written notice of cancellation is due to the Resort at least 7 days before arrival or the entire cabin fee may be forfeited. All refunds and changes are subject to a $25 processing fee by Richardson’s Resort. Floor plans will be available during registration.

Lodge Rooms: Available at $95 -$154 per night depending upon day. King size, queen size or double beds, private baths, but no cooking facilities. Reserve early as lodge rooms go quickly.

Camping: The most economical way to go: $25 per night. Even if you have never camped, be assured scores of expert campers will be anxious to assist with a helping hand in every aspect of the art! Registration for camping will take place each Sunday from April 13th through June 8th, at which time registration fees and the campsite rental fee are payable. Camp Richardson defines a campsite as two tents and one vehicle. Extra vehicles may be charged $5 per day by Camp Richardson.

If you desire a specific campsite and cannot arrive until Sunday or later, you may choose to pay the per night fee to reserve a specific site. Your favorite campsite will be available upon your arrival!

RV Park: Camp Richardson offers a separate campground for RVs requiring water and electricity hook-ups. Check at the registration table for more details. Maybe we can have an MPC group together there, too.

INFORMATION

Contact any of these committee members with questions:

Deans: Preston & Ellen Taylor (925-366-7360 or email ellen@taylortrade.com)

Registrar: Brant Nicholas (510-430-1263 or email wolfsbreath@comcast.net)

Youth/Children Programs: Susan Hunn (510-339-1131 or email shunn@mpcfamily.org)