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This year's summer camp will be held at the Horseshoe Cove campground on Baker Lake
from Thursday, July 16 to Monday, July 21.
Nearby is the Baker Hot Springs.
We have reserved Sites 9, 10, 11, and 12.
There can be 3 tents per site, and 8 people per site.
Cars are $8 each after the first car, up to 4 cars per site.
Campsites cost $80 for the entire camp, please be sure to thank the folks that reserved the sites in advance and make a contribution to the site fees!
Kyo Sa Nim Charles will once again be providing his famous BBQ on Friday night, and breakfast on Saturday morning. Cost for this is $15 per person.
Sabum Nim will be in Site #9.
There is also Site #10 available.
Kyo Sa Nim Charles will be in Site #11.
The Bellingham and Seattle Schools will be in Site #12.
Here is a web gallery of the campsites at Horseshoe Cove, as well as a couple of shots of Baker Lake at EXTREME 'low tide'.
Directions:
From I-5 N, take the Highway 20 exit and head East on Hwy. 20.
Drive for about 24 miles to Milepost 82/Baker Lake Highway (aka. Forest Rd. 11).
Turn North onto the Baker Lake Hwy. and drive about 14.8 miles to Forest Rd. 1118.
Turn East onto Forest Rd. 1118 and drive 2 miles to the campground.
The Ranger phone number is 360-856-5700, though you don't really get any cell service up there. You can get cell service if you drive further up the road to the Baker Lake Resort.
The Hot Springs is a 10 minute drive from the campground. To get to the Hot Springs from Horseshoe Cove, get back on Forest Rd. 1118 and continue East to Forest Rd. 1144, directly across from the Baker Lake Resort. Turn left and drive about 3.2 VERY bumpy miles to the turnout, then follow the path uphill about 1/3 mile. Do not attempt this unless you are in a 4-wheel drive with high clearance!
This year's camp will be 4 days long!
The Summer Test will be on Saturday, July 17th at noon.
2009 Workshops Offered:
Intensive Training Workshop Led by Cho Kyo Sa Kai Bublitz, this intensive training workshop will focus on increasing physical stamina and endurance through stance work and drills. Make sure to bring some water, and to stretch out beforehand! You may also want to take a trip to the Hot Springs after this workout!
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Hard/External Workshop Led by Kyo Sa Nim Sara Young-Buck, this class will focus on the harder aspects of our style. Blocks, punches, kicks, and dynamic movement will be discussed and practiced.
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Inter-School Sparring This year we will be introducing a session of inter-school sparring on Sunday afternoon. This can be barehands or weapons sparring, and should be quite entertaining! |
Barehands/One to Four Step Sparring Led by Kyo Sa Nim Charles Carter, this class will focus on how to spar in a one-on-one situation. Depending on the Shindoka participating, training techniques will range from learning how to take a hit, one- and two-step sparring, and formal "point" sparring.
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Randori Sparring This class will focus on defending against multiple attackers. Randori, also known as "Chinatown", is frequently seen during Sempei belt tests.
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Bo Sparring Led by Kyo Sa Nim Charles Carter, this Summer Camp favorite will focus not only on our Bo Form, but also on how to effectively combat with a bo-wielding opponent.
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Shinai Sparring This class will focus on the proper technique and etiquette of Kempo. Depending on the Shindoka participating, training techniques will range from learning how to draw and sheathe the shinai, the difference between legal and illegal targets, how to give and receive strikes, basic blocking, feints, and point sparring.
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Chain Workshop Led by Kyo Sa Nim Sara Young-Buck, this workshop will focus on our most difficult weapon to master.
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Glowstick Night Forms/Sparring Led by Cho Kyo Sa Deja Hanson, this workshop takes place after dark. Participants will wear glow stick bracelets (provided), and practice forms and slow- to medium-speed sparring. Practicing without the aid of your eyes can increase your awareness of c'hi flow, and help you access your other senses when defending against an opponent. And, of course, it looks really cool! |