The AMC's
August Camp changes its location each year to take advantage of hiking and canoeing opportunities throughout North America. Recent sites have included: Yellowstone vicinity of Wyoming; High Sierras in California; North Cascades in Washington, Mt. Rainier in Washington.
The 2009 August Camp will be in the Central Cascades of Oregon. Our base camp will be set up in the Willamette National Forest near Santiam Pass (elevation 4800 ft) where the Pacific Crest Trail traverses Route 20. Enjoy views of the volcanic horns of Three Fingered Jack to the north, Mount Washington to the south as well as smaller volcanic features near the summit of the pass.
An intimate tent village for 64 adult campers, August Camp offers multiple hikes each day for all levels of ability. Car camping and backpacking, sightseeing excursions, river rafting, canoeing and kayaking are also available. Delicious cooked meals and trail lunches are provided; great camaraderie and nightly campfires make for a memorable experience.
Season Dates Saturday July 18, 2009 - Saturday, August 15, 2009
Campers may sign up for one or two weeks, starting any Saturday.
Reservations
We will start taking reservations on January 1, 2009. The reservation forms are available from the August Camp web site www.augustcamp.org. Additional August Camp information may be obtained from the August Camp web site, by sending e-mail to the Registrar at augustcamp09@gmail.com or by calling, before 9:00pm, Trish Niece (203-265-9584) or Sue Keroes (781-275-2631). Send reservation form, a check for $200 per person payable to AMC August Camp, and a stamped self-addressed legal size envelop (2 stamps) to August Camp Reservations, c/o Trish Niece, 810 North Farms Road, Wallingford, CT 06492. Balance is due on June 1, 2009.
Cancellations
- If a cancellation is postmarked prior to March 1, 2009, all but $50 per person will be refunded
- If a cancellation is postmarked between March 1, 2009 and June 1, 2009, all but $200 per person will be refunded
- For cancellations postmarked after June 1, but at least 31 days prior to the first Saturday for which a person is registered, 50% of payment in excess of $200 per person will be refunded
- No refunds will be given for cancellations received within 30 days of the first Saturday for which a person is registered
- Cancellations that are e-mailed to augustcamp09@gmail.com within the above dates will be accepted
Note: Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Basics: - Two-person tents with cots
- Family-style meals in dining tent
- Transportation provided to and from airport (Portland, OR) and camp and to and from daily activities
- Capacity: 64 campers per week
