Columbia River Peace Corps Association

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2010 West Regional Peace Corps Campout

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This summer CRPCA will welcome RPCV (and Peace Corps nominee!) families from throughout the western U.S. to the 20th Annual West Regional Peace Corps Campout in the heart of Central Oregon. Be sure to alert your friends in Central Oregon!

August 12-16, 2010 at Crane Prairie Campground

Schedule Overview: Arrive as early as Thursday afternoon, depart as late as Monday morning. That's right: one to four nights for one low price! Hikes in the area will be led by CRPCA members on at least Saturday. The big event will be the Saturday night dinner, provided by CRPCA and included in the camp fees (for non-campers, dinner only is $5).

Schedule for Saturday, August 14:

  • 4:30-5:45 pm: Appetizers available. Regional meeting of RPCV group leaders (agenda: NPCA update, group updates, decide dates and locations for 2011 regional meeting(s) and regional campout).
  • 5:45-6:00 pm: All assemble for announcements and introductions.
  • 6:00-6:45 pm: Dinner served by CRPCA.
  • 6:45-7:00 pm: Birthday cake. Three CRPCA members share the August 14 birthday. Come celebrate with us!

Volunteer Shifts for CRPCA members: CRPCA members will be asked to sign up for one of the following volunteer shifts upon arrival.

  • 4:00-5:00 pm: chopping
  • 5:00-6:00 pm: setup
  • 6:00-6:30 pm: serving
  • 7:00-7:30 pm: cleanup

Our Campground: On Crane Prairie Reservoir, in the Deschutes National Forest, just under an hour's drive from Sunriver. Amenities include: Boat Ramp, Disabled Access, Fishing, Grocery Store, Lake Access, Pets OK, Restrooms, Shower. RVs are welcome, but no hookups are available at our group site: Yellow Loop sites 1-15 hold 150 people (45 vehicles).

Reservations: You may reserve space for you, your friends, and family by clicking the appropriate button below; the next page will give you the option to pay by credit card or any other PayPal method. You may also RSVP to Karen Cellarius (campout@crpca.org, 503-998-5572), then pay by cash or check upon arrival. These rates apply to the entire weekend, whether you're staying one, two, three, or four nights. Children under 18 are FREE.

CRPCA Member Adults $10
up to 2 per household membership

Non-Member Adults $15
includes members of other RPCV groups
8/14 Dinner Only $5
for adults not spending the night

Directions:

  • From Bend, travel south on US 97 approximately 17 miles.
  • Turn right onto Vandervert Rd approximately 2.5 miles past the first Sunriver exit.
  • Travel one mile west, then take the third right onto S Century Dr, which turns right onto County Hwy 42 after one mile.
  • Travel 11 miles on S Century Dr before making a right onto National Forest Rd 4250.
  • Take Rd 4250 1.5 miles, then make a left onto National Forest Rd 4270.
  • The campground is 1.5 miles down on the right.
  • More detailed directions can be generated from Google Maps.
  • Interested in carpooling? Need a ride or have one to offer? Contact Jerry Gabay, social@crpca.org, 541-578-0051.

What to Bring:

  • Camp equipment: Tents, sleeping pads/bags, stove, lights, chairs, and a camp canopy if you have one.
  • Camp supplies: Sunscreen, chairs, plates, cups, utensils, and maybe logs for the fire.

Area Attractions: The Bend area is popular for biking, boating, climbing, fishing, hiking, and rock climbing (Smith Rock). Suggested side trips include the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, the High Desert Museum, and The Museum at Warm Springs (on Highway 26 between Mt Hood and Bend).

Regional Campout History

Five RPCV groups in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho have rotated hosting the regional campouts, which were initiated following the 1990 national Peace Corps conference in Eugene, Oregon.

Here is a listing of past campouts:

Year Location Host Group
2009
 Bridge Creek Camp (Wenatchee NF), WA SEAPAX
2008
 Gifford Camp on Lake Roosevelt, WA Inland Northwest PCA
2007
 Diamond Lake, OR West Cascade PCA
2006
 Dworshak SP, OR Idaho RPCVs
2005
 Honeyman SP, OR Columbia River PCA
2004
 Peterson Prairie Camp (Gifford Pinchot NF), WA Washington State PCA*
2003
 Silver Falls SP, OR West Cascade PCA
2002
 Farragut SP, ID Inland Northwest PCA
2001
 Cape Lookout SP, OR Columbia River PCA
2000
 Pine Flats Camp (Boise NF), ID Idaho RPCVs
1999
 Wallowa Lake SP Washington State PCA*
1998
 Dosewallips SP, WA Columbia River PCA
1997
 Diamond Lake, OR West Cascade PCA
1996
 Ponderosa SP, ID Idaho RPCVs
1995
 private ranch near Goldendale, WA Columbia River PCA
1994
 Ogden Camp (Deschutes NF), OR West Cascade PCA
1993
 Wallowa Lake SP, OR RAVN*
1992
 Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp near Cloverdale, OR RPCVs of Oregon/Portland*
1991
 Iron Creek Camp at Mt St Helens, WA RAVN*

*RPCVs of Oregon/Portland is a former name for CRPCA.
*RAVN and Washington State PCA are former names for SEAPAX.

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