Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

Bass Lake UU Weekend

June 12-15, 2008

Printable Bass Lake Gazette (121 KB) with all the information and forms.

Experience a wonderful long weekend at a beautiful mountain camp where all ages are welcome, where delicious meals are cooked for you, where there are no committee meetings, no chores, and no instructions except to have fun. At 3400 ft. elevation, the camp sits among the pines with its own private Bass Lake waterfront. The camp is located near Oakhurst, about four hours from the Bay Area.

Activities
You select your own activities at your own pace. You can hike, swim, canoe, water ski, kayak, do arts and crafts, go horseback riding, read, snooze, play volleyball, basketball, tennis, ping pong, or tetherball. One horseback ride is included with your registration (ages 5 and up). Water skiing and boat rides are available for an extra fee. The south end of Yosemite Park is approximately 45 minutes away.

Food and Drink
Three delicious hot meals a day are prepared for you beginning with breakfast on Friday morning. Most lunches and dinners include an extensive salad bar, and vegetarian options are available at every meal. You can pack a sack lunch if you will be out of camp at lunchtime. (The camp is unable to accommodate special diets, so you will need to provide for food allergies or other dietary needs.)

On Friday and Saturday evenings immediately before dinner is Social Hour on the outdoor deck of the main hall. Appetizers are served by the camp staff and augmented by the campers, who bring snacks and beverages to share. You are invited to arrive Thursday afternoon. Feel free to bring your own Thursday night picnic supper or dine at a local restaurant. No camp food is provided until Friday morning.

Evenings
In the evenings, the camp offers a campfire program after dinner. Bring songs, skits, jokes, music, and/or poetry to share at Saturday night’s Talent Night. A campfire wouldn’t be a campfire without marshmallows roasted over the coals. Back in the main hall, we play cards or other games, read, knit, work on jigsaw puzzles, play ping pong, fussball, and so on. Bring your favorite games and jigsaw puzzles to share. Some venture down to the dock to stargaze.

Accommodations
You stay in one of the 32 rustic screened cabins that sleep up to eight people (each cabin has four bunk beds). A single bed and mattress is provided for each camper. You provide your own sleeping bag or linens. Bathrooms and showers have running water, electricity, and lights, but cabins do not. Weather is typically warm in the daytime, but temperatures can dip to 45°F in the evening. Rain is possible. Dress is very casual.

Fees and Registration
Registration begins April 1, 2008.
The fee includes three nights of lodging, 8 meals beginning with Friday breakfast, and
one horseback ride for ages 5 and up.
Change in the fee structure for 2008:
For cabins with three or more people, the fee is per person.
For cabins with two or fewer persons (1 or 2 adults, 1 adult and 1 child, or 1 adult and 1
baby), the fee is the minimum cabin fee.

We are happy to help secure shared cabin arrangements with other registered campers. If you are willing to share a cabin, please indicate on the registration form. Cabins are assigned on the basis of last year’s assignment, unless you request otherwise. Registrations are made on a first come, first served basis, so sign up early to make sure you get a cabin!

You may apply for a full refund until May 15 and a half refund between May 15 and June 5. Refunds for medical and other serious reasons may be discussed with the Camp Registrar.

Printable Bass Lake Gazette (121 KB) with all the information and forms.