**Greg Bassirpou...this camp has quiet hours in addition to mandatory sanitary practices...they created these rules after our last visit and your behavior and personal practices were observed. **
LOCATION:
Camp Oakes - Big Bear, CA
SEE MAP AND DIRECTIONS BELOW
Event Details:
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Jan 7-9 2022
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Sunshine is in Bixby's 1-10 (each has 12 beds with dedicated bath/shower)
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Check-in starts at 5pm - they don't want us there earlier
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Weekend Activities include: astronomy, archery, BB guns, crafts, climbing tower and sledding (weather permitting)
Packing List:
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Wagon to haul your gear if needed, parking is rather close to lodging
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Sleeping Bags and Pillows
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Sleeping pad as desired
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Lantern and Flashlight
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Snow Clothes (?)
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Mittens, Scarfs, Hats, Warm Socks, Heated Underwear, etc
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Your AG Vests!!
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Camping Chair/s
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Extra set of corn hole, ladder ball, etc
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Weather in Jan averages 30-37 degrees - pack accordingly
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Toiletries
Map & Directions
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Visit here for directions and a larger map
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From OC...91 East toward Riverside to the 10 east toward Redlands
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Pass the 215 then Exit Orange Street in Redlands.
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After the stop light, proceed straight one block to Orange Street and turn left. Go North on Orange Street to Lugonia Street (CA-38) and turn right.
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CA-38 runs all the way past Camp Oakes to Big Bear. Watch for the Onyx Summit sign, which is 40.5 miles past the Orange/Lugonia intersection.
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Five miles past this sign is Lake Williams Road, the turn off for Camp Oakes.
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Turn right onto Lake Williams Road, right on Lakewood, right on Skyview then left on Monte Vista (there are small "Camp Oakes" signs along the way to camp)follow the dirt road to the office.
Rough Agenda:
Friday
Arrive: 5pm
Dinner On Your Own: Pizza can
be pre-ordered at Camp.
Big Bear is ~20 min away
8pm Dance Party
8:20pm Movie Night
Midnight Meat
Saturday
Breakfast: 8am and Orientation
Lunch: 12:15pm
Dinner: 5:30pm
Campfire 7pm
Activities A: 9am-11:45am
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Activities B: 1:30pm-5pm
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Sunday
Round Up: 7:45am
Breakfast: 8am
Departure: 12pm
Activities C: 9am-11:45am
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SPECIAL NOTE
All BBQs must be propane only
Other Activities:
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Mine Chute (underground slide)
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Ga-Ga Ball
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Corn Hole
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Giant Chess Set
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Volleyball
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Horse Shoes
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Hiking
