Join us for our 33rd year!

For hundreds in the MPC community, Family Camp at Lake Tahoe is a treasured experience.

MPC Family Camp, by the shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe at the Richardson Resort, is for MPC families, singles and couples. Although a Presbytery tradition since the mid 70’s, this marks the 33rd year MPC has organized the event at Camp Richardson. For many of us, it is an annual tradition. Many describe family camp as a key turning point in feeling more deeply connected to the MPC community.

Be renewed and rejuvenated during this week of sun, fun, relaxation and spiritual refreshment. Gain new insights, build new, enduring friendships and deepen existing ties. Scheduled activities for all ages are available, but you can ‘do’ Family Camp in whatever way works for you, including as a time for reflection and renewal in beautiful Lake Tahoe.

MORNING PROGRAMS

Adults: Therese DesCamp, our speaker from 2009 who won rave reviews (and high attendance at morning program!) will return to lead us in exploring Life as Sacred Path, Sacred Path as Life. We'll explore the historical and metaphorical roots of pilgrimage, spend some time thinking about our communal and individual journeys, and build a pilgrimage walk over the course of the week. Deep thinking! Physical labor! Body prayer! Don't miss it!

Youth: Special activities will be planned for junior and senior high school youth. Susan Hunn directs this program and oversees the program for children.

Children: Christine Peterson and others will lead the children. Grouped according to age, children ages 3-11 participate in arts and crafts, nature projects, short walks and outdoor games. Nursery care is provided for children 2 and younger.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The accommodations at Richardson’s Resort include rustic or deluxe cabins, campsites for tents or RVs, and rooms at the Lodge, providing options for every taste and budget. We are responsible for our own meals. There is a café that serves breakfast and lunch and a small grocery store at the resort. Supermarkets and restaurants are close by in South Lake Tahoe. Sorry, no pets are allowed.

At MPC we share open communion and at Tahoe Family Camp we share open campfire! Please feel free to drop by and share the fire’s warmth with other members of our Church Family. We’re known for being a community of radical hospitality—Family Camp is no different!

SCHEDULE

Arrive Saturday or Sunday, June 19th or 20th. Camp formally begins Sunday evening with dessert and fireside get-together. Each weekday morning (except Wednesday – a free day) we meet for group singing and brief reflection and then split up for the programs described on the previous page. Afternoon is a time to "do your own thing." The beautiful Lake Tahoe beach is a short walk away. Excursions, boating, fishing, bicycling, hiking, horseback riding and games are among our many options. Evening activities center around the campfire with singing, a barbecue at the beach, movie night in the campground, shared meals, and Skit/Talent Night. After a wonderful week together we conclude Saturday morning with a brief sharing time and communion service.

REGISTRATION and RESERVATIONS

You can download the registration form here. (64K PDF)

March 21st – June 1st

Registration Fees (to pay staff and purchase supplies): No fee for children under 2 years of age. $20 for each child 2-18 years of age (but only $15 per child if you register by May 2). $50 per person for those 19 and older. Fees will be prorated if you do not spend the entire week.

Cabin Fees: Cabins range from $783 to $2127 per week, depending upon type. "Summer- only" cabins range from $783 to $901 and accommodate up to 5 people. Deluxe “winterized” cabins range from $1130 to $2127 and accommodate up to 8. A 50% deposit is payable at time of registration with the full balance due no later than May 9th. Under the Richardson’s Resort cancellation policy any cancellation after April 15th may result in having to forfeit 50% of the entire rental fee. Written notice of cancellation is due to the Resort at least 7 days before arrival or the entire cabin fee may be forfeited. All refunds and changes are subject to a $25 processing fee by Richardson’s Resort. Initial reservations for cabins must be made during the weeks of March 21st – 28th, including a 50% deposit. Floor plans will be available during registration.

Lodge Rooms: Available at $95 -$160 per night depending upon day. King size, queen size or double beds, private baths, but no cooking facilities. Reserve early as lodge rooms go quickly.

Camping: The most economical way to go: $25 per night. Even if you have never camped, be assured scores of expert campers will be anxious to assist with a helping hand in every aspect of the art! There is even equipment to borrow. Registration for camping will take place each Sunday through mid May, at which time registration fees and the campsite rental fee are payable. Camp Richardson defines a campsite as two tents and one vehicle. Extra vehicles may be charged $5 per day by Camp Richardson.

If you desire a specific campsite and cannot arrive until Sunday or later, you may choose to pay the per night fee to reserve a specific site. Your favorite campsite will be available upon your arrival!

RV Park: Camp Richardson offers a separate campground for RVs requiring water and electricity hook-ups. If you’re interested, check at the registration table for more details. No RV set up is allowed in the campground.

INFORMATION

Contact any of these committee members with questions:

Deans: Carrie McKiernan and Debbie Fallehy

Registrar: Linda Benson

Family Camp 2009 ~ Family Camp 2008