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Camp Tasty begins THIS FRIDAY! This is our final email with important information. Be sure to read through. If anything pressing comes up last minute we’ll send one more communication Thursday night. But we should be set to party in the wilderness all weekend long!
In this edition…
Key References
Starlink anyone??
Last year we had a Starlink on site and it really made communicating and any last minute changes super easy. If anyone has a Starlink they can bring, we would be very appreciative. Give me or Amit W. a shout.
Program Schedule
Thanks to the creativity and excitement our community has, we have an action packed weekend of events which have been thoughtfully curated and turned into this awesome schedule and Teepee Crawl teepees you can find here. This year we also have mobile-friendly JPGs you can save to your phone. Zip file attached to this email.
How to get to Camp
In case you haven’t been to Camp Tasty, please make sure to refer to the directions section of the cheat sheet for point by point directions. It can be a bit tricky to find especially if you are arriving when it’s dark. Make sure to print and/or save the directions to your phone.
Parking
When you arrive, you’ll be directed to an unloading zone where you can temporarily park to sign-in and unload your things. Have your headlamp ready if you’re arriving after dark. We’ll have a few wagons available to help get your stuff from the unloading zone to your spot for the weekend. If you have a wagon, please bring it. Once you’ve finished checking in and unloading, move your car ASAP to the main parking area. Drive back the way you came to get to the parking area. You’ll see signs. We CANNOT leave cars in the unloading area.
Parent To-Do’s
This year we’ll have 25 kids in attendance. In advance, we’re asking parents to:
Don’t Forget to Bring
Food Details [those with restrictions please read]
All meals from Friday night to Monday morning are included. We will also provide some late night eats too. This year we have an Asian influenced menu. We also have a lot of folks with dietary restrictions. So the team at Black Oak has asked that all folks with specific restrictions (vegan, veggie, GF, etc) introduce themselves to MJ. There is a fridge with limited space to store any specific items you want to bring for yourself. Just be sure to label it with your name. And please do not keep food in your tent!
Weather
As of today, Accuweather (the app of choice by Black Oak Ranch staff for local weather) is forecasting some great weather. Highs in the 80-90 range and lows in the 40s-50s. So be prepared for hot days and cold-ish nights.
Strike reminder
Strike is something we ALL must participate in no matter if you leave Sunday night or Monday. Monday morning, strike will begin at 9:30am and we must have the truck packed and ready to leave by 12pm. (Note that this overlaps with brunch so plan accordingly.) Camp Tasy is a leave no trace event. You’re responsible for packing out everything you bring in. Please do your part by striking your personal camp space and helping on a task or two with the main strike.
COVID-19 Reminder
Yes, this is still a thing. COVID cases have been on the uptick again and flu season is coming up. Please test and stay home if you’re not feeling well. Use good common sense to reduce your chance of exposure before the event. You’ll officially be disinvited if you get others sick =)
Ok, that’s it. Final cross checks as we prepare to blast off to Black Oak this weekend. As always, if you have any questions, please reach out. Otherwise….
See you at CAMP! Jen & your Camp Tasty Captains
Dear Tasty parents,
We’re so glad you and your kiddos are choosing to attend Camp Tasty. We have an array of fun activities this year, along with the opportunities for kids to explore nature, experience the Art Teepees, dance to music, make arts and crafts, and create lasting memories with new and old friends.
Kid Friendly Activities!
Important Things to Note:
Bounce House
Kiddie pools
Other general information:
How to identify poison oak:
Poison Oak has three leaflets that connect to a single stem. Its leaves resemble oak tree leaves. Poison Oak grows as a vine or shrub.
If exposed to Poison Oak:
It’s unlikely any bears will come into camp, but if you decide to go hiking (there was a sighting last year)…
What to do:
Hey there fellow campers!
We are just about one week out from Camp Tasty – Enchanted Realms. That last email had a lot packed in, but so does this one as well. So let’s just dive right in.
In this edition…
Things to bring or do:
Volunteers Needed
Friendly reminder THAT WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS! It goes without saying that everyone is a contributor to making Camp Tasty a success. Specifically we need help in the following open roles:
BYOB (Strange Brews, Wine, Cheese, and Cups)
Since it worked out so well the last few years, we’re going to keep with our BYOB idea, with of course the intention to share with your fellow campers. We’ll have a welcome drink when you arrive, a keg or two of beer, and Tiki Bar on Saturday, but other than that we will have our usual bar infrastructure including ice and coolers for your booze, non-alcoholic drinks, and mixers.
We’ll host Strange Brews again on its usual Friday night 9-11pm spot. Bring a bottle of something exotic, hard-to-find, or just hard-to-drink, for your fellow campers. Come prepared with a little knowledge about what and where your drink originates so you educate while you imbibe!
We’re also hosting a Sunday Social where we ask everyone to bring either wine, cheese, or charcuterie to share, sip and eat while listening to some HOT LIVE JAZZ by the Radio Gatsby Duo.
And a friendly reminder to bring your own mug/cup for coffee and beverages. We’ll provide plates, cups, and utensils for meals, but please bring your own drinking vessels for party-time.
Swaps!
We are going to be hosting not one, but TWO swaps this Camp Tasty! One for puzzles and one for costumes. We all know that many of you have amazing puzzles that you adore but are also tired of looking at in your closet. Why not swap them with others so you can each go through the same joys of finishing a brand new (to you) puzzle? Likewise, most of your kiddos probably have outgrown their cherished Halloween costumes and would probably love to parade around in someone else’s Spiderman suit or Princess dress. Bring any old costumes you may have (yes adults are invited too!) and exchange for something fresh.
Yoga w/Monica
Get your flow on. Moni will be hosting a morning yoga session. If you want to participate, please make sure to bring the appropriate clothing and your own mat!
Framily Feud Survey Reminder
We are still looking for folks to fill out our short survey to make Tasty Framily Feud a success! We want 100% participation, so please make Richard Dawson proud and answer this short survey NOW!
Sleeping arrangements
There are three possibilities to get your sleep on: 1) sleep in a teepee, 2) sleep in your tent, or 3) sleep in a vehicle, with caveats.
Cheat Sheet
As we always do, we’ve created a handy dandy cheat sheet with a TON of info to make your Camp Tasty prep and experience the best it can be. Refer back to this as it has all the essentials.
That’s all for now folks. We’ll send one last email next week with all the final details. In the meantime, if you’ve got any burning questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Happy trails!
Jen & your Camp Tasty Captains