Geo
caching
Activities:
Caches: We will be hiding about 10 temporary
caches on the 140 acres of camp property. You will have from
check-in Friday until Sunday 10:00 AM to find all the temporary
caches. We will also be having geocaching games (both single and
team based) throughout the weekend for "fabulous" prizes. There are
also many permenant caches within a 20 mile radius of camp if you
still need a caching fix.
Group Dinner/Photo/Door Prizes: On Saturday evening,
there will be a group dinner at Camp. As your hosts, we will
provide the major fixing, and are asking attendees to provide the
sides and condiments. Afterwards, we will take a group photo and
hand out geo-awards and prizes. If you haven't done enough, there
will still be plenty of time to talk caching around the fire
afterwards!
Of course, this being a weekend event, allows plenty of opportunity
to meet new friends, learn from others and share geocaching stories
while caching, hanging out at the fire or taking advantage of the
many camp activities.
About Camp
U-Nah-Li-Ya:
Cabins: PLEASE NOTE: Cabins are co-ed. And will sleep
a maximum of 12-15. Each heated cabin has three rooms (2 sleeping
quarters and a main room). Each cabin has bunk beds with matresses,
a table, chairs (not too comfy though), fireplace, full electricity
and lighting, gas furnace, private deck/porch, firewood, outdoor
grill for cooking and a terrific lake and forest view. Some parking
is located near each cabin. Centrally located heated bathrooms
provide flush toilets, sinks and runnig water, private showers,
changing areas, and electrical outlets. Firewood is provided by the
camp. Please DO NOT bring any from home. DUE TO THE NUMBER OF
ATTENDEES ALREADY, CABIN MATE REQUESTS MADE AFTER 10/31/09 WILL NOT
BE ACCOMODATED. REMAINING CABIN SPACE IS ON A FIRST ARRIVED BASIS
AND EXTRA SPACE CANNOT BE "RESERVED". Sorry for any
inconvenience.
Camp Facilities: Camp offers the following for
your enjoyment: cross country ski boots and skies with miles and
miles of trails (rated easy to expert), sledding hill (equipped
with plastic sleds, fire pit and floodlights), ice skates, 2
skating rinks, hockey sticks, broom ball equipment, snow shoes, an
ice shanty (bring your own poles and license), and the ever popular
sauna - which was recently rebuilt after burning down a few years
ago. You are welcome to bring your own equipment as well. From
experience, if you really want to go sledding, bring a snow tube (I
have recorded speeds of 35 MPH+ down the hill with one)!
Food: To keep the cost low, we opted out of camp
provided meals. Which means, meals are on your own! You can bring a
small grill or personal coleman stove to put on the deck of the
cabin (no grilling or personal stoves inside), a pizza oven, deep
fryer or small microwave and/or coffee maker to use in the cabin.
We have used pizza ovens, deep fryers, toasters, and our jet boil
with great success! There are several restaurants nearby serving
all kinds of food. The main dining hall does have coffee and hot
chocolate available during the day and early evening for your
consumption. There will be a group dinner (see above) on Saturday
at the Camp.
Registering/Attending this
Event:
Registration: Please note posting a "Will
Attend" on the cache does not secure your attendance at this event.
Registration forms can be found by clicking on "Related Web
Site" at the top of this page. Registration will be limited to the
first 40 (max) paid registrants. Due to camp policy, only those who
have pre-registered and pre-paid will be allowed on camp property
during the weekend. Please remember this is a WEEKEND event
(Friday - Sunday). Please note, there is no accomodations or
access for walk-in/day cachers.
Cost: Cost will be $25.00 per person,
non-refundable, paid by December 15th, 2009 or when space is filled
to capacity. Whichever comes first. This registration fee covers
two nights lodging, use of all camp facilities and equipment, and
access to all event geocaches placed on camp property.
Arrival/Departure: You may arrive at camp
anytime after 5:30 PM on Friday, January 8th, 2010 (You will not be
allowed on Camp property before than). You must check in at the
dining hall (above coordinates). Afterwards, proceed to Cabin 6 for
picking your cabin assignment and receiving temp cache information.
After that, what you choose to do and when, is up to you! Please
note before you leave -you must clean (sweep the floors, remove the
ashes, wipe the tables etc) and remove all garbage (dumpsters are
across from the dining hall) and vacate the cabins by 12:00 PM
Sunday, January 10th.
What to Bring With You: Your GPS unit and a sense
of fun! You will need to bring your own bedding (sleeping bag,
pillows etc), warm clothes, food and beverages (and utensils -
plates, silverware, cups etc), swimsuit or T-shirt/shorts for the
sauna, bath towels/shower supplies and chairs for the cabins. You
may bring any other personal items you would like. DO NOT BRING:
TV's and radios. Any handheld games, video devices, computers,
and/or cell phones are asked to be muted or used with headphones
while being used in the cabins. Unless you cabinmates don't
care!
OTHER TIDBITS: Young Children are not to be left unattended
anywhere on camp property. The hosts of this event and the YMCA
assume no liability for any injury, death, damage, or loss of
property of attendees participating in this event.
Questions? Email us! We are looking forward to a GREAT weekend
and hope to see you there!