Homeschoolers' Camps and Campouts

Charleston Lake in August

Annual Charleston Lake campout

Homeschool Campout

Each year (since 1987!), homeschoolers (local: Kingston, Gananoque, Lansdowne and North Grenville, and not so local: Welland, Brantford and Mississauga) have met on a weekend in late summer at Charleston Lake Provincial Park, just north of the village of Lansdowne. This year the Campout will be Aug. 14-16. (alternate dates if sites are not available is Aug.21-23; we will know for sure by the first week of May)

"Families set up their campers or tents on one of three connected group campsites and everyone brings all the equipment, food, etc. they'll need to camp for 2 or 3 days. Some families, who aren't so partial to the camping life, just come for the day on Saturday. The weekend is busy with soccer and parachute games, touch football, trail walks and swims at the beach. We have songs, even anthems, around the campfire, expert sand castle building, trivia games, facepainting, henna tattoos and scavenger hunts. We have had crafts like tie dying, friendship bracelets, windsocks, playdough and monster soap bubbles. And always, there are lots of opportunities to connect with fellow homeschooling families."

Please note, there is a "no dogs" policy at this campout.

When:

August 14 to 16, 2009

Where:

Charleston Lake Provincial Park (Eastern Ontario) The park is approximately 45 minutes east of Kingston and 20 minutes due north of the village of Lansdowne.(watch for signs)

Costs:

(2009 prices)

There is a group site contribution fee of $10.00 per family per night which is required with your registration form, as well as the additional park fees, which are to be paid at the front gate of the park when you arrive. If you are interested in joining us just for the day or for an overnight camping trip, email Kathy Baker at: gkbaker@1000island.net and the Campout info and registration form will be mailed/emailed out to you.

Campers:
- $4.00 per adult per night (18+)
- $1.00 per child per night (6-17)
- younger children (5 and under) free
- $3.00 per vehicle per night
Non-Campers (day use fees):
$10.00 per vehicle (subject to change by Park)

Registration:

It may seem early to be planning a summer camping trip, but they must book with the Park in the first week of May.

Please be aware that campers are registered on a first come first served basis and they book up fast! There is a waiting list, in case a spot opens because of a cancellation.

The groupsite contribution fee of $10.00 per family per night is required with your registration form.

A confirmation email will be sent once your registration form and cheque have been received.

Contact:

For a registration form or more info, please email
Kathy at gkbaker@ (add 1000island.net to complete the email address).

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call or email:

Kathy Baker
2092 Blue Mountain Road
RR4
Lansdowne, Ontario
K0E 1L0

(613) 659-3050
gkbaker@ (add 1000island.net to complete the email address)

Michelle Stein
1011 Pelton Road
RR3
Kemptville, Ontario
K0G 1J0

(613) 258-3085
mm.stein@ (add sympatico.ca to complete the email address)

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