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Well, we have begun Daylight Saving Time, spring will officially begin in a less than a week, and the days are DEFINITELY getting longer – I’m starting to be able to imagine starting campfire at 9pm while it’s still light out! But of course what all of this means is that summer is now not far away – in fact, we only have about 100 days left till 1st session begins – our summer staff and I can’t wait!
As most of you know, we’ve been quite busy the last couple of months getting ready for camp – enrolling campers, hiring staff, renewing our lifeguard certifications, connecting with new communities, getting to know the coming summer’s campers and parents, and so much more. If you haven’t signed your camper up for camp this summer yet, do it NOW – we are almost full!
I’d also like to let you know that we will be offering camperships for Family Days this year – so if you know a family that hasn’t been able to attend in past years because of the cost, let them know that they can now apply for financial assistance and we would love to introduce their family to the wilderness.
It’s been a pleasure to connect with many of you over the phone, via e-mail, and at some of the events we’ve been at this winter. I hope to have the chance to re-connect and catch up with many of you at our fundraiser on April 19th. See you there!
Sincerely,
Sarah Camp
Announcing the 2015 Fundraiser!
We’re excited to announce that for this year’s fundraising event we’ve decided to mix it up a little! We’ve changed the venue, the schedule of events, and the style! But we are keeping the good friends, exciting prizes, and fun!We invite you to join us for a classy afternoon at Radonich Ranch in Los Gatos on April 19th, 2015. We will begin the afternoon’s activities with a Concert by Dancing on Strings, followed by a Silent Auction with many fantastic prizes accompanied by lip smacking hors d’oeuvres and drinks, and we’ll top off the event with our annual raffle drawing! Get all the details and RSVP on our event page.
Want to give our fundraiser a little boost? Help us get a prize donation! Read our How to Ask for Prize Donations Blog to learn how!
Already have plans for April 19th and can’t make it to the fundraiser? We’ll miss you, but you can still participate in the fun! Grab some online tickets for our annual raffle and it’ll almost be like you are there.Not only will you help to support the important work we do of providing a wilderness backpacking summer camp experience to low-income children, you will also have the chance to win these great prizes:
Use the button below to get your totally GREEN online tickets today. No need to be present to win!
Longtime Camp Unalayee supporter, Marjorie Larsen, passed away last September in her home of 64 years, in Palo Alto, at the age of 98. Marjorie dedicated her life to her family and a tradition of volunteerism. She spent many years at her church and at Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital Auxiliary. One of her contributions was knitting tiny cotton hats for the preemie babies in the neo-natal unit at Stanford Hospital. She always had time for others.
She first sent her son, Wade, to Camp in 1962 and he attended every Summer through 1966. He then worked as a counselor and waterfront director in the 1980’s. He also served on the Board of Directors for several years. After a career in advertising in the Bay Area, Wade moved with his family to Yosemite National Park to be a mountain and ski guide and historic preservationist. In the late 2000’s, Wade moved back to Palo Alto to care for his Mom. At this time he again served on the Board of Directors.
Wade has continued to support Camp financially and by volunteering for Camp opening and special events over the years. “Camp Unalayee put me on a path that I continue to follow. It will always be in my heart and mind”. When he asked his Mom in her last years, why she sent him to Camp in the first place, she just smiled and said “I thought it would be good for you”.
Last year we took a break from our very popular trail tribe option designed especially for girls, but this year we are happy to report that Girls Getaway is back!This special 11-day back country trip is designed to empower today’s girls to grow into successful independent women. We’ve found that the experience of living in the wilderness and learning to work and communicate with other girls builds confidence in young women like nothing else. Learn more about this program, including the dates, the leaders, and how to enroll on our 2015 Girls Getaway Page.
This summer’s program is full – but you can still put your name on the wait list, enrollments do change!
We had lots of campers who knew exactly which lake, disguised by a little snow cover, was featured in last newsletter’s photo contest.The answer: Log Lake! A true Unalayee favorite.But hey, it’s almost spring… let’s ditch the snow! Which lake is this?
As always, email friends@gocampu.com first with the correct answer and we’ll send you a tote bag!
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb
Greetings! Camp Unalayee is searching for young girls interested in attending an all girls backpacking trip – what we like to call Girls Getaway! For 10-12 days, our tribe will hike through the mountains to beautiful lakes, up towering peaks, and camp by gorgeous rivers and meadows.
During our trip, we will have special activities to get in touch with ourselves, the nature surrounding us, and bond as a group. Although we want to get some good hiking and exploring in, we do not want the focus of the program to be on distance or speed. We will adjust our itinerary to fit our campers’ needs, and we will definitely have a few days of no hiking – just sun bathing and swimming in gorgeous lakes! And on those lay-over days, we plan to offer exciting day hikes for those who need a little more action!
We don’t want any girl to be afraid to sign up for Girl’s Getaway because they are nervous about the amount of hiking. If we want to hike all day, we’ll hike. If we want to nap in the sun and float in the water from sunrise to sunset, we’ll do just that.
We can’t give away all of the details – but will say that it will be a very fun, creative, sometimes challenging, magical, and empowering experience for everyone that comes along. We hope that this person is you!
“I liked Girls Getaway because it was a big challenge to overcome. It taught me that anything is possible if I set my mind to it! I got so strong from the trip physically and mentally. One thing I enjoyed was how we all worked together the whole time and lived like a family. Like any other family there were chores involved like filling the smiley or going on wood runs, but we also got to climb peaks, watch beautiful sunsets, and swim in mountains lakes. I learned a lot from the experience and I’m so glad I participated!” – Sophie, 2012
Dates: 2nd Session, July 15th – July 29th, 2015
2015 Program FULL. WAITLIST AVAILABLE.
Please contact Camp Unalayee to get in touch with one of the Girls Getaway Counselors: Mimi, Ruthie, or Naima for more information. We would love to speak with you about any questions you have and how we can make it possible for you to come!
“Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair” – Kahlil Gibran
*Please note that Girls Getaway must reach an enrollment of 6 girls in order to run. As well, there is a maximum enrollment for this trip of 8 girls, so sign up early to ensure your space!
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Each year Unalayee holds a raffle and silent auction to benefit our Campership fund which provides the funds needed to send youth in need to summer camp.
The more prizes we get donated, the more successful these fundraising campaigns are.
Here’s how YOU can solicit prize donations for Camp Unalayee:
All donations can be sent to:
Camp Unalayee
3921 E. Bayshore Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
If a business (or you) needs further information from Unalayee please put them in contact with:
Sarah Camp
friends@gocampu.com
650-308-4453
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