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Whether your family is large or small, young or old, crazy or a little on the shy side, Us in the Son would like to welcome you and your loved-ones to a weekend full of family, fun, and faith. Family Camp is your opportunity to enjoy quality time with your family while indulging in arts & crafts, singing & skits, games, nature, small group activities, liturgy, and much more! So take a drive to the mountains and join the Us in the Son staff and many other families for your new favorite weekend of the year! |
August 2nd-4th, 2019Always the first weekend of August!
Ponderosa Pines 31324 Green Valley Lake Rd Running Springs, CA 92341 |
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What do I need to pack?
You will need to pack a sleeping bag, blankets, a pillow, warm clothes for the weekend, closed toe shoes, toiletries, bathing suit, towel, a camping chair (if you wish), and an open heart. Feel free to bring your own snacks, but all meals will be provided starting on Saturday.
Where will we be staying?
Your family will stay with one to two other families in a rustic cabin. Each cabin has a bathroom, multiple showers, a sink, and twin sized bunk beds. Click on "Ponderosa Pines" above to see the accommodations.
What does the schedule look like?
While we don't want to ruin all the surprises, here is a rough schedule:
- Friday:
- 7:00 - Families arrive at Ponderosa Pines
- 8:00 - Pondo Welcome, Family Introductions, and Secret Families
- 9:30 - Small Group Time
- Saturday
- 8:00 - Breakfast
- 9:00 - Small Group Time
- 10:00 - Theme centered rotation activities with your family
- 11:30 - Family Camp large group game
- 12:00 - Lunch
- Afternoon - Free Time - Pool, zip-lining, sports, arts & crafts, and much more!
- Mass
- 5:30 - Dinner
- 6:00 - Small Group Time
- 6:30 - Rainbow Ceremony - Explaining the qualities of Us in the Son
- 7:30 - Skits and Dance Party
- Sunday
- 8:00 - Breakfast
- 9:00 - Family Time
- 10:30 - Reveal Secret Families
- 12:30 - Lunch
- 1:00 - 3:00 - Closing Activities
Anything else I should know?
On Saturday evening we do family skits so we can get to know each other. These should last between 1 - 3 minutes and can be funny or serious. We will let you know what our theme is after you register!
Dressing up: Many families like to dress up for our skits and dance based on our theme, this is 100% optional, don't feel like you need to go out and buy anything!
Secret Families: On Friday, you will draw a family name out of a hat. Throughout the weekend you will pray for them, make them posters, and on Sunday you will make a small gift for them. You DO NOT need to bring anything from home for this. We want everything to be from nature and the craft box we bring.
Dressing up: Many families like to dress up for our skits and dance based on our theme, this is 100% optional, don't feel like you need to go out and buy anything!
Secret Families: On Friday, you will draw a family name out of a hat. Throughout the weekend you will pray for them, make them posters, and on Sunday you will make a small gift for them. You DO NOT need to bring anything from home for this. We want everything to be from nature and the craft box we bring.
Who can go? Does my whole family have to attend?
We welcome families of all sizes and ages! No child is too young, and no adult is too old - there are activities for everyone! We also encourage individuals, whose families can't attend, to form families of friends! We are also willing to find a family to adopt you for the weekend!