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2008 WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

From June 22, 2008
through Labor Day

Morning Watch

7am - Start each day at the beautiful outdoor chapel overlooking the pond for a time of quiet reflection.

Sundays

10 am - Informal worship at the chapel. In case of rain, the service is held in the lower barn.

Mondays

10 am-noon - “On-site Insights.” A workshop to improve your campfire cooking skills. Meet at Tent & Trailer.

Tuesdays

10 am-noon - Nature Activity: “The Marvelous Mammals of Kingswood” - Learn to see the signs and tracks of the mammals around us. Make a plaster cast of a track. Meet at the beach.

6 pm - Manager’s Pot Luck Supper. A Kingswood fellowship tradition. Sign up at the barn (# of people) and tell us what dish you’ll be bringing.

6:45 pm - Hand-cranked ice cream making & eating at the barn. Mmm!

Wednesdays

10 am-noon – Craft Area Activity: “Natural Dyeing”, using Kingswood plants, and weaving a bookmark with previously naturally-dyed wool.

Thursdays

10 am - Hike day! We’ll provide a guided hike to some part of the 766 acre site, led by various Kingswood friends. See bulletin board for details.

7 pm - A Kingswood family tradition; tractor-powered evening “Hey! Ride.” Harry (our 1953 Ferguson tractor) chugs off from the parking field across from the farmhouse, following camp roads, then off into the woods and fields for an old-fashioned ride. Bring your voice, instruments, and join the fun. Only 20 seats…so sign up at the barn!

Fridays

10 am - Stone Ministry - Meet at the barn, and join others to affirm your faith, commemorate or celebrate a person or life event. Select your special stone and have it cemented into this permanent structure. See the Stone Ministry brochure for details

7-9 pm - An old-time Friday night social at the barn. We’ll serve popcorn and hot and cold drinks. This is an opportunity to meet other campers and staff, play board games, do jigsaw puzzles, enjoy music and other activities. The store will be open and the Program Director will be available to answer any and all questions you may have about Kingswood and camping.

Saturdays

9:30-11 am - Two Stone Ministry programs: 9:30-11 am or 2:00-3:30 pm. Gather at the barn (see Friday at 10 am for program details).

10 am-noon: - Craft Area Activity: “Tie-dye” - Bring your already washed t-shirt, bandana, socks, even underwear. Or buy a t-shirt ($2) at the activity. Peace, man!

5 and/or 7pm - A Kingswood “Hey! Ride” chugs off from the parking field across from the farmhouse. Sign up in the barn.

8 pm - Campfire at the teepee by the lake. S’mores, stories, songs and other activities.

Check the bulletin boards for additional and SPECIAL program events.

Every Night

Quiet Hours begin at 10 p.m. Please be courteous to other campers. Thanks!