CAMP AURORA WEEKEND 2008

June 27, 28, and 29, 2008

Sponsored by Koinonia

 

Facilities - In the dining hall, there is a kitchen where the meals are prepared.  Food for all campers for Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch is provided for approximately $1.50 per meal for adults and approximately $.50 per meal for kids 2-8.  Kitchen utensils, dishes, cups, and flatware are provided.  The campers are the dishwashers, however.  Coffee, tea, water and juice are available during the day.  There is an ice machine and a pop machine.

The cabins are rustic, but have lights and some outlets and small exhaust fans.  You may want to bring a floor fan.  There are bunk beds with mattresses and the floors are cement.  Most cabins have beds for 8 or more.  Cabins are $7.50 per person (5 years and older) per night.  Children under 5 years stay free.  Plenty of room for tent/trailer camping is available.  Each tent/trailer space is $12.00 per night with electrical hookups.  The pathways are rocky, so sturdy shoes or sandals are recommended.  And bring your sunscreen, bug spray, and a flashlight.

There are separate men’s and women’s bathhouses with hot water showers and toilet facilities.  Families bring their own sheets, towels, and personal items.  The in-ground pool is fenced and nice, but not heated.  There is also a kids’ playground area, lighted volleyball court/basketball pad, and horseshoes.  The camp is on the Niangua River and the trail down to the river is very rugged, but fun for the kids with a brave adult in tow.

 

Schedule - The overall schedule is very easy-going and relaxed.  Friday afternoon or evening everyone arrives at their leisure.  There is no meal provided on Friday; however, you are welcome to bring and fix your own food for Friday dinner.  All other meals are provided.  Before each meal, we sing our thanks for God’s blessings and after each meal we sing some more.  You can’t help but join in the fun of singing.  Each family is asked to bring a dessert to share and we do ask that everyone help with at least one clean-up job after a meal.

The wake-up bell on Saturday will ring at approximately 7:30 a.m., with breakfast at 8 a.m.  Other meal times will be decided there.  You may arrange a float trip if you want.  We will have Vespers Saturday evening and Worship Sunday morning.

The check-out time for all to be out of the cabins is Sunday noon, due to the Primary Camp folks needing to get set up for their campers to arrive.  This is the only time we have a strict time schedule.  The facilities must be left in good condition.  Each and every camper is responsible for removing any and all trash from their cabins and surrounding areas as well as sweeping the floors.  There are trash bags and brooms provided in all the cabins.  Bring the trash to the rear of the dining hall for disposal.  All towels and personal items must be out of the shower facilities and the other recreation areas by noon.  We do a quick check and any items left after noon will be brought to the dining hall.

 

Location - Take US Hwy. 65 north for 34 miles to Buffalo, MO; in Buffalo turn right onto MO State Hwy. 32 east for 1 mile; turn left onto MO State Hwy. 73 north for 8 miles; turn right onto MO State Hwy. 64 east for 6 miles; turn right onto Dallas County K south for 4 miles; you will see the CAMP AURORA sign at gravel road K-123 where you will travel 2.2 miles to camp.