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Come "Rock in the Woods!" Join Rock Springers for a camping weekend!
Where? At Cunningham Falls State Park, Thurmont, MD. It’ will be a time of enjoyment and appreciation for God’s great outdoors and an opportunity for wonderful fellowship with one another. The Board of Christian Education is sponsoring this ‘all people’ camping trip. All families – whether you are a family of one or twenty, whether you are young in age or young in heart, with children or without – all are welcomed and we hope all will come.
When? Fri (6:00 pm), Sat, Sun (noon) July 25, 26, and 27th.
Where? Cunningham Falls, MD - About a 1 1/2 - 2 hour drive from Arlington, Cunningham Falls is located west of Thurmont MD, 18 miles north of Frederick MD. From the Washington DC area take I-270 north to Frederick, then U.S. 15 north to MD exit 806, Thurmont. Turn left onto Thurmont Blvd/Tippin Dr. Turn left onto MD-77/W Main St. Turn left onto Catoctin Hollow Rd. Printed directions will be available in the Saegmuller room.
What will we do? In addition to fellowship and the fun of camping, Cunningham Falls has a wonderful waterfall just a short hike from our campsite just waiting for our swimsuits and towels! (http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/cunninghamfalls.html) We will also teach our kids how to make a fire, enjoy songs and games and hang out together.
Cost? $60 – This pays for the registration, S’mores and hot dogs. Even if you are only staying for one night, the cost is the same. Checks can be made out to Rock Spring UCC and please write "Rock in the Woods" in the description line. Registration is first come, first served. Register with Mary Black or John Heins.
How many? Each tent site accomodates 6 people and we have reserved 24 tent sites & 1 mini-cabin in a loop (please save the cabin for our senior campers). If more people want to register than we have spots, individual campsites in a different loop can be reserved at the Cunningham Falls website.
Supplies? Camping equipment - tents, sleeping bags, chairs, tarp, cookstove or charcoal, pillow etc and all those incidental camping supplies (matches, wash tubs, drip line etc). Clothing should include long pants, shorts, swim suits, t-shirts, closed toed shoes for walking/hiking, pajamas, sweatshirt/fleece, hat and all those incidental clothing items (flashlight, musical instruments, sunblock, bug spray, toothpaste etc). Food items – Food and items to cook it and eat it - cooking utensils, dish soap, mugs, plates, utensils, napkins, garbage bags etc.
What this is and what this is not: This is a car-camping weekend. It is not deep-woods backpacking and it is not the Family Life Retreat in cabins. All sleeping and eating supplies must be brought to the camp. The campsite provides a table, fire ring, lamp post and parking.
How is food arranged? Each campsite is responsible for bringing, preparing and cleaning up their food. Simple foods are best (cereal is easier than Belgian waffles!). Each campsite should bring food for breakfast both Saturday and Sunday, food for lunch on Saturday, and food to accompany hot dogs for dinner Saturday night. (CE is bringing the hot dogs).
The swimming area is about 2 ½ miles from the tents, so most people drive.
What is the Schedule?
Friday
7:00 – 8:00 Arrive and set up camp
8:00 - 9:00 - Join us for S'mores
Saturday
Morning - breakfast
10:30 - “Teach me the Way*” hike to the falls
Noon – lunch (at the falls or campsite)
2:00 - swim time
4: 00 - "How to light a fire"
6:00 - Join together for a weenie roast
8:00 - Flashlight tag, stargazing (astronomer in the congregation?), sing a-long
Sunday
Morning – breakfast
10:00 Service – Hank
12:00 Leave Camp
(Check-in and check-out time: 3:00 on Fri & Sat)
*Psalm 86:11