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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: Canadian Rockies, Central Cascades in Oregon, Yellowstone vicinity of Wyoming; High Sierras in California; North Cascades in Washington, Mt. Rainier in Washington.
Celebrating the 125th anniversary, August Camp will be held in Whistler, British Columbia . Camp will be located near the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics, and the hiking and other activities will be fabulous.
August Camp, a full-service tent village for 64 campers each week, offers multiple hikes daily for all levels of ability, several overnights and a number of water-based activities.Car camping and backpacking, sightseeing excursions, river rafting, canoeing and kayaking are also available. Delicious home-cooked meals and trail lunches are provided; great camaraderie and nightly campfires make for a memorable experience.
Season Dates
Saturday, July 14, 2012 - Saturday, August 11, 2012
Campers may sign up for one or two weeks, starting any Saturday.
Reservations
Reservations open on January 1, 2012. The reservation forms are available from the August Camp website. Additional August Camp information may be obtained from the August Camp website, by emailing the Registrar, or by calling, before 9:00 p.m. EST, Trish Niece (203-265-9584) or Sam Jamke (603-472-2536). Send reservation form and a check for $300 per person payable to AMC August Camp, to August Camp Reservations, c/o Trish Niece, 810 North Farms Road, Wallingford, CT 06492. Balance is due on May 1, 2012. Include a #10 self-addressed stamped envelope with postage for 2 oz ONLY if you cannot receive and print e-mail.
Cancellations
- If a cancellation is postmarked prior to March 1, 2012, all but $50 per person will be refunded.
- If a cancellation is postmarked between March 1, 2012 and May 1, 2012, all but $300 per person will be refunded.
- For cancellations postmarked after May 1, 2012, but at least 31 days prior to the first Saturday for which a person is registered, 50% of payment in excess of $300 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 AugCampReg1887@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 the Vancouver International Airport and camp and to and from daily activities
- Capacity: 64 campers per week