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Camp Fitch Campout - Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2009
Our Winter Campout will be at Camp Fitch in North Springfield, Pennsylvania on Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2009.
Sponsored by the Seminole & Lakota Tribes
Date: Friday, January 30, 2009 to Sunday, February 1, 2009
Time: Friday 6:00pm to Sunday 11:30am
Location: 12600 Ables Rd. North Springfield, Pennsylvania 16430 http://www.campfitch.com/
Directions: Follow I – 90E to exit 6 (old exit 2) in PA., then North on Route 215 to the camp site. Camp Fitch North Springfield PA 16430 Follow signs into camp!
Camp Fitch is situated on the shore of Lake Erie about 2 hours from Avon / Avon Lake. Everyone, especially new members or first time campers, are encouraged to experience a great weekend with your children and fellow Longhouse members. The camp is fully staffed by the YMCA and provides our meals and coordinates the activities; except for the famous Snow Snake Race,which will be organized and run by the Lakota Tribe.
Sleeping accommodations are heated buildings (with indoor plumbing) throughout the camp. There is a large dining hall where we will be checking in, eating our meals and holding the Induction ceremony for first time campers. Remember as you are driving; if you are absolutely sure that you are lost and have gone way too far, relax and keep going - you are almost there!
Activities: Fun things to enjoy at Camp Fitch include: Archery, riflery, horseback riding, indoor wall climbing, crafts (candle making), ice skating on Lake MVIMA, tubing, sledding, indoor floor hockey, scavenger hunt, nature center, pony rides, hiking and of course, the famous Snow Snake race – instructions attached. Pathfinder activities (4th Grade and older) from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday may include Firebuilding, Shelter Building or Low Impact Camping. Be conscious of the times of events so you don’t schedule more than one activity at the same time.*
Items To Bring: Dress in layers for winter weather. Extra socks, shoes, boots and gloves are highly recommended. Other things to bring are Longhouse vest, sleeping bags, pillow, toiletries, towels, ice skates (snow shovel for lake), sleds (plastic only allowed on little hills not for use on tubing hill, no runners allowed at all), snacks, slippers or shoes for inside, cameras and film, tribe table display, flashlight and don’t forget the Snow Snake!
Sometimes we have to get creative when there is little or no snow for the snow snake race.
Please make your snow snake with a wide blunt head so that it does not pierce the “artificial” snow. Spears or pointed sticks are not allowed.
We will continue the tradition of last year and have an open division to provide the kid in all of us to compete!!!
Rules for open division…must use wood (for at least the part that touches the snow!)
CAMP FITCH RESERVATION FORM (MEMBERS ONLY)
LAST NAME_______PARENT FIRST_______
CHILD __ CHILD __ CHILD __ CHILD ___
TRIBE(S)___________________
PARENT AND CHILD ($150)………… $____
EXTRA CAMPER ($38)……………… $____
TOTAL FEE……….. $____
* Custom “Camp Fitch” patch included in registration fee and will be distributed at camp!*
**MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: “TWO FEATHERS LONGHOUSE”
Drop Off / Mail Check with Registration Sheet to: Kent Zeman 2235 Violet Court Avon, Ohio 44011 Home: (440) 934-4289 Cell: (440) 864-7515
Will have envelope inside storm door for drop off also!
REGISTRATION IS DUE NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 22nd
*Please Note: Due to insurance and liability issues you must be a Current Member of Two Feathers Longhouse for the 2008-2009 Program Year prior to participation in the event. Please do not hesitate and sign-up now.
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