Come join The Northern New Jersey Cachers ( NNJC ) as we host the the 13th annual "Geocachers of the North East" ( G.O.N.E. ) camping caching event. This year's theme is "Camping by the Lake".
We have full dining and kitchen available, this is pot luck so bring your favorite dinner to share! We will have typical Geocaching discussions, including the upcoming metro gathering event.
NNJC MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS are welcome to come join in the fun! The G.O.N.E Event has become a fall geocaching tradition in Northern New Jersey for the past 13 years when it started in 2005.
Geocaches for all over the North East have come and enjoyed this camping event. The G.O.N.E. Event is fun filled with many activities: Geocaching, new caches will be available by Saturday, camping, fishing available (catch/release only with NJ license), hiking, dining, gathering around the council campfire and sharing caching stories with fellow geocachers.
LOCATION: Camp Jefferson, Jefferson Township, NJ
DATE: Saturday, September 30th, 2017
TIME of EVENT: Starts 3:00 PM through 11:00 PM, optional stay through Sunday, 9/1/17 11:00 AM (For Campers).
DINNER MEALS: THIS IS A POT LUCK PICNIC ~ Please bring your favorite food, desserts and drinks for all to share. (NO ALCOHOL). Please POST on your attendance LOG what you will be bringing. Thank you
NIGHT TIME: We will have a large campfire after dark, Bring the s'more and treat yourself to that roasted marshmallow and a layer of chocolate sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker! yum!
CAMPERS: There are some cabins available, you will need an air mattress or cot, this will be on a first come first serve, otherwise there is also plenty of family tent sites available. You must email me if you request a cabin, they are very limited. .
ENTERTAINMENT: Camp Jefferson has a very nice amphitheater, If you are interested in bringing a movie and equipment, your band, guitar, sax, or comedy stand up routine, the stage is all yours. Please volunteer to entertain your fellow Geocachers! all suggestions welcome! Mark you calendars, come for the weekend, or stop in on Saturday day or evening to see your fellow geocachers, have a meal or some s'mores by the fire!
Event Volunteers ~ kitchen help, meal coordinator, campfire, fire wood gathering, entertainment, clean up, these are just to name a few. Please volunteer, contact me with any questions or to volunteer
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