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. . . in the Spirit of Christian Faith and Fellowship
#3 Clarks Fork Road east of Sonora, California
Business mail: 2301 Woodland Ave, Modesto CA 95358-9501
Registration mail: Peggy Castañeda, 1704 Thorsen Ave, Modesto CA 95355-1830

Board Chair:
Milton Ewert
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Registrar:
Peggy Castañeda
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Fax 209-578-0670
209-521-1525

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last update 3/19/2008
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 2008 Theme emphasis will be: "Handle With Care"

Welcome:
....."Welcome! Welcome to Camp Peaceful Pines" are the opening words of the Camp Song and Video. The Camp Peaceful Pines Board extends that welcome to you!
.....Last year we had an excellent camping season with the largest attendance in years. Help us to continue that trend this year. Please share this web site with others. You are encouraged to email them as needed. Copies of the actual paper brochure are available from your church, or the registrar.
.....If you would like to view our Camp Video, contact your local Church of the Brethren or the camp board.
.....May you find yourself at Camp Peaceful Pines during the 2008 Camp Season.

- The Camp Peaceful Pines Board

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"Handle With Care"
.....""God made us for relationship – with God, with each other and with creation. The call to relationship echoes throughout the biblical witness. Campers will deepen their understanding of what it means to live in loving relationship with God, each other, and creation with an emphasis on how they can "Handle With Care" the relationship with creation. They will examine what the Bible has to say about their role in God's creation and consider what it means to handle the creation with care." Week-at-a-glance:

  • It's all about Relationship – Genesis 2:4b-23 – Sustainability
  • It's All Good – Genesis 1:1-25 – Web of Life
  • It's a Matter of Choice – Genesis 6:11 - 9:17 – Conservation
  • It's about Trust – Luke 12:13-32 – Simplicity
  • It's What We Do – Matthew 25:14-30 – Stewardship
  • It's Good News – Mark 16:9-20 – Eco-Justice

Please consider spending a week at Camp exploring these ideas with the family of faith in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains.

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General Camp Information:
    Camp Peaceful Pines has provided the setting for Intentional, Outdoor, Temporary, Christian Communities for over 50 years. It's rustic but comfortable style of camping has allowed campers of all ages to experience God's wonderful creation in the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains.
    Staff members are primarily experienced and dedicated volunteers who love people, creation, and God. The Board and Program Committee endeavor to recruit persons of mature Christian faith and leadership skills to direct each camp.
    Camp Peaceful Pines is an Affirmative Action facility: acceptance and participation apply without regard to race, color, creed, national origin or disability.
    Camp Peaceful Pines operates under a special use permit from the Stanislaus National Forestry.
    Camp Peaceful Pines is an independent charitable non-profit corporation and is affiliated with the Pacific Southwest District of the Church of the Brethren.
    Cecil Watson Accessible Cabin is available for the use of physically handicapped persons. If you need this facility, mark the box on the registration form and make the request to the registrar when registering.
    Accident and Sickness Insurance is carried on each camper. A nurse or certified first aid person is available for every camp. Be sure to fill out the "Health History" part of the registration completely.
    Camp sweatshirts and T-shirts can be purchased at camp. This is a good way to bring a little of camp home with you, and advertise for camp at the same time.
    Camp Peaceful Pines does not permit campers to bring radios, tape players, electrical equipment, etc., firecrackers, balloons, tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, or pets to camp.
    Dress Code: Appropriate dress has become an issue at some camps. Please be advised that all campers are expected to dress in suitable and modest attire while attending camp. A complete dress code will be sent to all campers before their scheduled camp. The Camp Directors and Counselors have the authority to monitor campers for compliance with the dress code.
Camp Setting and Weather:
    Camp Peaceful Pines is in the Stanislaus National Forest on Sonora Pass (one pass north of Yosemite) near the Dardanelles. Across the Clark Fork Road to the south is the Sand Flat Campground and good stream for wading and fishing. North of camp is the "Carson Iceberg Wilderness Area" with the 9,328 ft peak of "Lightning Mountain."
    The main lodge and kitchen are at 6,180 feet, with cabins dotting the the hill above almost to the upper camp limit at 6,250 feet. It is a half hour walk to the top of "Sunrise Rock" 250 feet above the lodge. Our largest Ponderosa and Jeffery pines reach 4 feet in diameter. The Firs and Oaks provide a denser shade.
    Early July is still spring at our elevation with snow flowers, wild roses and iris in the meadow west of camp. Spring days are in the 70s with frost on some nights. Summers are dry. Temperatures can reach the high 80s with nights in the low 40s. Often there will be an afternoon rain shower. We have a wide variety of animal life. Deer, squirrels, raccoons and the occasional black bear pass through camp. There are many kinds of lizards, but poisonous snakes are rare at our altitude.
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Camp Facilities:
    The Main Lodge and Dining Room is next to the parking area and the "Cecil Watson Accessible Cabin". It has a large stone fire place and can accommodate a sizable group.
    Cabins: All cabins have been enclosed. A few of the upper cabins have canvas tent roofs.
    Cecil Watson Accessible Cabin is available for the use of physically handicapped persons. If you need this facility, mark the box on the registration form and make the request to the registrar when registering.
    Rest rooms: There is a shower/restroom facility at each end of the camp.
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Driving Directions to Camp Peaceful Pines:
    Coming from the west or northwest: Midway between Stockton and Modesto is Manteca. At the intersection of highways 99 and 120, go east on highway 120. In Oakdale 120 will merge with highway 108. When they separate 26 miles later (120 goes south to Yosemite) bear to the left and go with 108. In 15 miles you reach Sonora and briefly merge with highway 49. Stay with 108. In 31 miles you reach Pinecrest, then 20 more miles to the "Clark Fork Road" (3 miles after Vista Point). If you reach Dardanelle you went 3 miles too far. At "Clark Fork Road" turn left / north and drive about 4.5 miles. 1/2 mile after you cross "Arnot Creek" you will find "Sand Flat Campground on the south, and "Camp Peaceful Pines" on the north of the road. If you reach the end of the road, you went 3 miles too far.
    Coming from the southwest: Go north on highway 99. In Modesto you can take highway 108 east towards Riverbank and Oakdale. Then use the "west or northwest" directions above. Some drivers take the two lane short cut that starts with road J59 in Merced. If you go this way, make sure you have a detailed local map (you'll need both AAA maps mentioned below).
    Coming from the east: About 60 miles south of Lake Tahoe on highway 395, go west on highway 108. Continue 22 miles (past Kennedy Meadows and Dardanelle to the "Clark Fork Road." Turn right / north and drive about 4.5 miles. 1/2 mile after you cross "Arnot Creek" you will find "Sand Flat Campground on the south, and "Camp Peaceful Pines" on the north of the road. If you reach the end of the road, you went 3 miles too far.

Map links last checked 1/29/08

Map
State and "zoom in map" from Outdoor Ministry Association

If you use AAA: Autoclub maps, get
1989 "Lake Tahoe Region"& "Yosemite Map"
or
1999 "Bay and Mountain Section"

 
City / Street Map
Search on Wagner CA and Zoom in/out
Camp is to the northeast/right of Wagner
Wagoner (near by) worked on 1/29/08

Other Mapping Services
Search on 95314 and Zoom in/out
Camp is to the northeast/right of Dardanelle


Search on Wagner CA 95314 and Zoom in/out
Camp is to the northeast/right of Wagner
Direct to Peaceful Pines worked on 1/29/08


Search on Wagner CA 95314 and Zoom in/out
Camp is to the northeast/right of Wagner
Direct to Peaceful Pines worked on 1/29/08

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Topographical Maps
Search on "Peaceful Pines - CA" & zoom in at 1:25,000 for detail
Target is latitude 38.4067º, longitude -119.7881º
UTM Zone 11 256377E 4254297N - DARDANELLES CONE

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Contact Information & Camper Mail:
Registration Mail: Peggy Castañeda, 1704 Thorsen Ave, Modesto CA 95355-1830   campPPregister@gmail.com Note: If you email the registrar with your intent to attend, your payment must follow within 10-15 days to be considered "registered."
Business Mail: Camp Peaceful Pines, 2301 Woodland Ave, Modesto CA 95358-9501
Personal mail for campers and the director during summer camps: P.O. Box 41, Dardanelle, CA 95314-0041
Registrar Peggy Castañeda: Fax: 209-578-0670   Voice: 209-521-1525
Board Chair Milton H. Ewert: Fax: 209-521-8136   Voice: 209-523-9490
Program Committee contact Milton H. Ewert: Fax: 209-521-8136   Voice: 209-523-9490
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Camp Celebration Dinner: Saturday, April 26, 2008, 6:30pm at the Modesto Church of the Brethren, 2301 Woodland Avenue, Modesto, California 95358 "Let's Celebrate Camp Peaceful Pines." Children 5 and under FREE; Children 6 - 13, $5.00; Age 14 and up $15.00. The celebration will only include dinner and an audible Auction to raise funds for Camp. Items for the acution are needed. Contact Milton if you have items to donate, and bring them with you to the dinner.

Camp Sweatshirts & T-Shirts - 2008 price schedule

This is a good way to bring a little of camp home with you, and advertise for camp at the same time.
Available for purchase at camp.

Hats...

$8.00

Child's T-Shirt...

$8.00

Child's Sweatshirt...

$12.00

Child's Hooded Sweatshirt...

$15.00

Youth & Adult T-Shirt...

$10.00

Youth & Adult Sweatshirt...

$15.00

Youth & Adult Hooded Sweatshirt...

$20.00

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Camp Peaceful Pines Calendar 2008

Dates Deadline Week Days Camp Name
April 26 Saturday "Celebrate Camp Peaceful Pines" Dinner at Modesto CoB »»description
May 23 - 26 Fri. - Mon. Kickoff Work Camp: Workers of all ages »»description
June 20 - 27 6/1/08 Fri. - Fri. June Family Camp #1 »»description
June 29 - July 4 6/1/08 Sun. - Fri. Western Regional Youth Camp: Completed grades 9 to 14 »»description
July 19 - 25 7/1/08 Sat. - Fri. Discovery Family Camp #3 (unstructured family & hiking camp) »»description
July 25 - Aug. 1 7/1/08 Fri. - Fri. July Family Camp #2 »»description
Aug. 2 - 8 7/1/08 Sat. - Fri. Jr. High Camp: Completed 6th, 7th or 8th grades »»description
Junior Camp: Completed 4th, 5th or 6th grades »»description
Aug. 29 - Sept. 1 8/15/08 Fri. - Mon. Closing Camp »»description
 2008 Summer Camps:

Kickoff Work Camp
May 23-26, 2008

Workers of all ages
Friday to Monday

Ready for summer? Camp needs to be ready too! Please notify the registerar of your intention to come work with us. We need to plan meals and jobs. This is a work camp, so Please plan accordingly. If snow is heavy, call to make sure camp has not been postponed.
Director: Rod Weaver
Cost: None - Donations accepted
Registration: By phone to Peggy Castañeda: Fax: 209-578-0670   Voice: 209-521-1525, give any donations to the camp Superintendent when you arrive, or before you leave camp. Please call a week in advance, if possible.
 Please see the Packing Lists, and Registration & Permission Form. These can be printed out and mailed in, one form for each camper.

June Family Camp #1
June 20-27, 2008
Registration deadline is June 1, 2008

Families of all ages and types
Friday to Friday

For families of all ages and types: young, old, single, married, whatever - you'll be welcomed into this temporary family of faith. Some age-group sessions and part-time child care for very young children are offered. Camp starts with dinner on Friday, and closes after breakfast and cleanup, on the next Friday. Come for all or part of the week.
Director: Kim Boardman
Bible Study/Resource Leader:
Fee Charge:
      Registration due by: June 1
  Children Age 3 and under - no charge
  Children Age 4 - 11 - $65.00
  Age 12 and over - $120.00 (late registrations $140)
  Family Unit Cost - $310.00 if registration occurs after June 1st, $335.00 A family is defined as parents(s)/children or grandparent(s)/grandchildren.
  If you come to camp for any Family Camp and have not pre-registered, there is a $50.00 surcharge added to the Late Registration Fee. This is to encourage timely registration to help the cooks and leaders as they plan for everyone at Camp.
  Cancellation: If you are unable to attend camp after you have registered, all but $10 of your registration will be refunded if your cancellation is received two weeks prior to a specific camp; otherwise, no refunds.
Please see the Packing Lists, and Registration & Permission Form. These can be printed out and mailed in, one form for each camper.

WRYC: Western Regional Youth Camp
June 29 - July 4, 2008
Registration deadline is June 1, 2008

Completed grades 9 to 13
Sunday to Friday
WRYC Brochure (Adobe PDF)

Take a mid-summer break from work or whatever and join us at camp. If you've completed grades 9-13, you are welcome. Plan to arrive between 3:00 and 4:00pm on Sunday, and to leave after breakfast and clean up, about 10:30am on Friday. Special note: Campers should plan on attending the whole camp and will not have access to their vehicles during camp. Part-time attendance is possible only if worked out in advance with the Director.
     An exciting week week awaits youth and advisors from Church of the Brethren congregations west of the Rockies. Camp Peaceful Pines and the Northern California Youth are your hosts. In addition to campers from Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Arizona and California, an inspirational group of Brethren leaders willguide us in our time together under the CoB 2008 youth them, "By the Manner of our Living."
     Music leadership for the week will be from members of the AWE Team (Alternative Worship Experience) from Circle of Peace Church of the Brethren, who helped with leadership at NYC 2006.
     Churches sending 4 or more youth need to have an adult adviser attend as well. These adults may be used as cabin counselors/chaperons.
.....Be sure to bring your own sleeping bag, pillow, two pair of sturdy shoes, appropriate clothing for warm and cool weather, personal items, bug repellent, your Bible, and your sense of adventure. Campers are not permitted to bring snack food, electronic equipment (MP3 players, etc.), or pets to camp.
Leadership:
      Walt Wiltschek – Editor of Messenger magazine and a district youth advisor in Illinois, will open the week.
  Cindy LaPrade – NYC 2006 Coordinator and student at Princeton Theological Seminary will lead our second day.
  David Radcliff – founder of the New Community Project and world traveler, will provide inspiration and challenge for the final two days of camp.
  Music leadership for the week will be from members of the AWE Team (Alternative Worship Experience) from Circle of Peace Church of the Brethren, who helped with leadership at NYC 2006.
  Director: Garry Pearson
  Cost: $120.00 per person by June 1, $140.00 postmarked after June 1.
  Includes picture and T-Shirt Put your t-shirt size on your registration form. If you are unable to attend camp after you have registered, all but $10 of your registration will be refunded if your cancellation is received two weeks prior to a specific camp; otherwise, no refunds.
  Please see the Packing Lists, and Registration & Permission Form. These can be printed out and mailed in, one form for each camper.

Discovery Camp
An unstructured family, craft & hiking camp
July 19-25, 2008
Registration deadline is July 1, 2008

Families & Hikers
(ages 10-15 can hike with an adult)
Saturdayday to Friday
Come for the whole week, or just a few days

Nothing is planned for you, so you are free to Discover . . .? In addition to the nature around you, consider bringing good books, your fishing pole, stories & music to share, a "self contained" project, an easy chair for bird & squirrel watching. Entire families are welcome, but remember, parents are counselors for their own kids all day/night long. We invite young adults, (with or without children), and those who just wish to spend a week at camp for relaxation and renewal.
.....Returning hikers explore the trails surrounding camp, get ideas from them over dinner. Hikers must be 10 years old accompanied by an adult, or 18 unaccompanied. Be sure to bring sturdy hiking shoes, a backpack, extra water bottles, and your love for God's creation. Campers may participate in any of the planned hikes during the week.
.....Bill returns as director for this action-packed week of hiking, fishing, overnight hike, day at the lake, Saturday night special speaker Ken Jones, historian.
.....Once again, several quilters plan to work on their own mid-day projects (novice to experienced) in the mess hall.
.....Breakfast and supper will be hot meals, lunch a self-packed brown bag meal, and campfires will be informal. Come and kick back or head out!
Director: Bill Johnson    Pictures from 2005 -- Wallpaper -- both pages link to another site
Hike Designer: Leaders and hikers from past years will plan moderate to strenuous hikes.
Fee Charge:
      Registration due by: July 1
  Children Age 3 and under - no charge
  Children Age 4 - 11 - $65.00
  Age 12 and over - $120.00 (late registrations $140)
  Family Unit Cost - $310.00 if registration occurs after July 1st, $335.00 A family is defined as parents(s)/children or grandparent(s)/grandchildren.
  If you come to camp for any Family Camp and have not pre-registered, there is a $50.00 surcharge added to the Late Registration Fee. This is to encourage timely registration to help the cooks and leaders as they plan for everyone at Camp.
  Cancellation: If you are unable to attend camp after you have registered, all but $10 of your registration will be refunded if your cancellation is received two weeks prior to a specific camp; otherwise, no refunds.
Please indicate on your registration your involvement in: Hiking Program, a time of renewal, or a time for special crafts
 Please see the Packing Lists, and Registration & Permission Form. These can be printed out and mailed in, one form for each camper.

July Family Camp #2
July 25-Aug. 1, 2008
Registration deadline is July 1, 2008

Families of all ages and types
Friday to Friday

This is traditionally our largest camp. It is designed for families of all ages and types: young, old, single, married, whatever - you will be welcomed into this temporary family of faith. Part-time child care will be provided with organized youth and adult sessions. Camp begins with dinner on Friday and closes after breakfast and cleanup, on the next Friday. Come for all or part of the week.
Director:
Bible Study/Resource Leader: Steve & Kathy Reid: Steve is the Academic Dean at Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond, IN and a professor of Old Testament. Kathy is the Executive Director of the Association of Brethren Caregivers.
Fee Charge:
      Registration due by: July 1
  Children Age 3 and under - no charge
  Children Age 4 - 11 - $65.00
  Age 12 and over - $120.00 (late registrations $140)
  Family Unit Cost - $310.00 if registration occurs after July 1st, $335.00 A family is defined as parents(s)/children or grandparent(s)/grandchildren.
  If you come to camp for any Family Camp and have not pre-registered, there is a $50.00 surcharge added to the Late Registration Fee. This is to encourage timely registration to help the cooks and leaders as they plan for everyone at Camp.
  Cancellation: If you are unable to attend camp after you have registered, all but $10 of your registration will be refunded if your cancellation is received two weeks prior to a specific camp; otherwise, no refunds.
Please see the Packing Lists, and Registration & Permission Form. These can be printed out and mailed in, one form for each camper.

Junior Camp
August 2-8, 2008
Registration deadline is July 1, 2008

Completed 4th, 5th or 6th grades
Saturday to Friday

We are sharing camp with Junior High again this year, but will operate independently in some things.

.....You will enjoy this break from parents, the valley, and the daily grind.
.....For children who have completed 4th, 5th or 6th grades. Plan to arrive at camp between 3:00 and 4:00pm on Saturday, and be picked up on Friday between 10:30 - 12:00 noon. Please make arrangements for your child/children to get to and from Camp.
.....Be sure to bring your own sleeping bag, pillow, two pair of sturdy shoes, appropriate clothing for warm and cool weather, personal items, bug repellent, your Bible, and your sense of adventure. Campers are not permitted to bring snack food, electronic equipment (Gameboys, etc.), or pets to camp.

Director: Gayle Howell
Bible Study/Resource Leaders: We are excited to welcome the Church of the Brethren Youth Peace Team as our leadership for this week of camp. This group of four Brethren young adults will lead our campers in a fun-filled week of peacemaking.
Cost: $120.00 per person by July 1, $140.00 postmarked after July 1.
 Includes picture and T-Shirt Put your t-shirt size on your registration form. If you are unable to attend camp after you have registered, all but $10 of your registration will be refunded if your cancellation is received two weeks prior to a specific camp; otherwise, no refunds.
 Please see the Packing Lists, and Registration & Permission Form. These can be printed out and mailed in, one form for each camper.

Junior High Camp
August 2-9, 2008
Registration deadline is July 1, 2008

Completed 6th, 7th or 8th grades
Saturday to Saturday

We are sharing camp with the Juniors again this year, but will operate independently in some things.

Ready to test your wings and grow a bit more? Anxious to spend some time with friends and make some new ones? Prepared to explore God's presence in your life? Sounds like you ought to be at this camp designed for those who have completed 6th, 7th or 8th grades. Plan to arrive at camp between 3:00 and 4:00pm on Saturday, and be picked up on Friday between 10:30 - 12:00 noon. Please make arrangements for your child/children to get to and from Camp.
.....Be sure to bring your own sleeping bag, pillow, two pair of sturdy shoes, appropriate clothing for warm and cool weather, personal items, bug repellent, your Bible, and your sense of adventure. Campers are not permitted to bring snack food, electronic equipment (Gameboys, MP3 Players, etc.), or pets to camp.

Director: Gayle Howell
Bible Study/Resource Leader: We are excited to welcome the Church of the Brethren Youth Peace Team as our leadership for this week of camp. This group of four Brethren young adults will lead our campers in a fun-filled week of peacemaking.
Cost: $120.00 per person by July 1, $140.00 postmarked after July 1.
 Includes picture and T-Shirt Put your t-shirt size on your registration form. If you are unable to attend camp after you have registered, all but $10 of your registration will be refunded if your cancellation is received two weeks prior to a specific camp; otherwise, no refunds.
 Please see the Packing Lists, and Registration & Permission Form. These can be printed out and mailed in, one form for each camper.

Labor Day Weekend "Closing" Camp
Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2008
Registration deadline is August 15, 2008

Families and Campers of all ages
Friday to Monday

Ready for winter snows? Camp needs to be ready too! Please notify the registerar of your intention to come work with us. We need to plan meals and jobs. This is a work camp, so Please plan accordingly as you come to help us close the camp this weekend.
Director: Rod Weaver
Cost: None - Donations accepted. Give any donations to the camp Superintendent when you arrive, or before you leave camp.
Registration due by: August 15 to plan for work and food. Please call the registrar a week in advance, if possible.
 Please see the Packing Lists, and Registration & Permission Form. These can be printed out and mailed in, one form for each camper.

Short of Funds? The Camp Board believes that EVERYONE should be able to go to camp regardless of financial ability. Many churches and individuals are ready and willing to help you financially. Ask them.
.....In addition, the camp has scholarship funds available. Requests for funds must come through your local church. Contact the Registrar, Peggy Castañeda for more infomation, at Fax: 209-578-0670   Voice: 209-521-1525   campPPregister@gmail.com

Note: If you email the registrar with your intent to attend, your payment must follow within 10-15 days to be considered "registered."

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