RARECJ8
April 17th, 2008, 11:58 PM
It is time once again to mark ur schedules and help out this fine event. Drivers are needed as more fully detailed below. I am planning on 7/26. After the kids are dropped off at Hawley Lake, we can wheel overto and camp at Snake Lake, etc. For those that are in the know, the snake lake trail is a demanding 5+ and very scenic trail. Sure, taking a bunch of disabled kids to
summer camp might sound faggish, but it is the real deal and making it happen is super cool, plus ya get in some fine camping wheeling, etc. Most of these kids live in the Sacto area and would never otherwise get a chance to go to summer camp, because of their physical challenges let alone get to ride in a trail 4x4.
Sierra Valley helped out two years ago and can attest to the fine nature of the whole gig.
Keith?
Please look into ur hearts and volunteer. The trail head is at plumas-eureka state park, adjacent to graeagle, ca., about 1 hour drive from reno. This run was covered by off-road adventures 4wd magazine last year, so this year you might just get ur rig in the article.
This is ur chance to 'give back' and help a special child get to summer camp. Please email Jay as set below.
I'm in, are you?
mb
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Dear 4x4 group leaders,
Its time to round up the rigs and haul some kids to camp.
This is an opportunity to offer your time, talent, and rigs to help put smiles on the faces of those less fortunate than us - some disabled kids. Camp WAMP (rhymes with stomp) is looking for a bunch of 4x4ers that would be willing to transport kids and their wheelchairs and gear plus counselors and their gear on an hour and a half trek to or from camp in the High Sierras. The campsite is a bit remote so you need a capable 4x4 with a little clearance and 4low, a KIA Sportage made it last year. Most of the trail is easy with probably just two challenging spots.
The dates for the treks are as follows:
July 26, Saturday at 12 noon bus stop at Plumas-Eureka State Park- inbound.
August 2, Saturday at 10 am at Hawley Lake - outbound.
August 3, Sunday at 12 noon bus stop at Plumas-Eureka State Park- inbound.
August 9, Saturday at 10 am at Hawley Lake - outbound.
If you would like to participate, please have space available in your rig for at least 1 camper and 1 counselor and some gear. We would like to make sure that everyone that participates has a great time, so we are asking for a little cooperation and a little information beforehand so we can plan. If you really want a camper in your rig, just say so and we will try our hardest to make it happen, especially for the first-timers. If you have been one of very valued transporters in the past, maybe you can reach back in your memory banks to remember the special feeling from those huge smiles to make sure a newbie has the same experience.
Now for the tough part, group leaders you are an awesome part of this program. We need space for 42 campers and counselors and their stuff on the opening inbound trip, July 26 and the closing outbound trip, August 9. All of the people and gear go in or come out on those days. The in between days, August 2 and 3 are a little lighter since some of the counselors will stay in camp over the weekend.
I know it seems like a lot to ask for a commitment for a volunteer outing, but these kids need us and our rigs to get them to and from camp. The payoff is huge. These kids get such a big kick out of being like regular kids on an off-road adventure. The smiles you put on their faces will stay with you forever.
So, leaders and any 4x4 enthusiasts out there, please circulate this information to get the word out to come and help some kids that really need our help.
The first inbound trip is pretty full with Diablo 4 Wheelers, Hills Angels, and the Northern Cal Club Xterra groups. For individuals that email me to signup, please be flexible and patient as I need to fill in large groups first then add you where needed.
I will try harder this year to contact all respondents more promptly.
See you on the trail,
Jay Fukushima
Transportation Coordinator
Camp WAMP
JFukushima@aol.com
summer camp might sound faggish, but it is the real deal and making it happen is super cool, plus ya get in some fine camping wheeling, etc. Most of these kids live in the Sacto area and would never otherwise get a chance to go to summer camp, because of their physical challenges let alone get to ride in a trail 4x4.
Sierra Valley helped out two years ago and can attest to the fine nature of the whole gig.
Keith?
Please look into ur hearts and volunteer. The trail head is at plumas-eureka state park, adjacent to graeagle, ca., about 1 hour drive from reno. This run was covered by off-road adventures 4wd magazine last year, so this year you might just get ur rig in the article.
This is ur chance to 'give back' and help a special child get to summer camp. Please email Jay as set below.
I'm in, are you?
mb
________________________
Dear 4x4 group leaders,
Its time to round up the rigs and haul some kids to camp.
This is an opportunity to offer your time, talent, and rigs to help put smiles on the faces of those less fortunate than us - some disabled kids. Camp WAMP (rhymes with stomp) is looking for a bunch of 4x4ers that would be willing to transport kids and their wheelchairs and gear plus counselors and their gear on an hour and a half trek to or from camp in the High Sierras. The campsite is a bit remote so you need a capable 4x4 with a little clearance and 4low, a KIA Sportage made it last year. Most of the trail is easy with probably just two challenging spots.
The dates for the treks are as follows:
July 26, Saturday at 12 noon bus stop at Plumas-Eureka State Park- inbound.
August 2, Saturday at 10 am at Hawley Lake - outbound.
August 3, Sunday at 12 noon bus stop at Plumas-Eureka State Park- inbound.
August 9, Saturday at 10 am at Hawley Lake - outbound.
If you would like to participate, please have space available in your rig for at least 1 camper and 1 counselor and some gear. We would like to make sure that everyone that participates has a great time, so we are asking for a little cooperation and a little information beforehand so we can plan. If you really want a camper in your rig, just say so and we will try our hardest to make it happen, especially for the first-timers. If you have been one of very valued transporters in the past, maybe you can reach back in your memory banks to remember the special feeling from those huge smiles to make sure a newbie has the same experience.
Now for the tough part, group leaders you are an awesome part of this program. We need space for 42 campers and counselors and their stuff on the opening inbound trip, July 26 and the closing outbound trip, August 9. All of the people and gear go in or come out on those days. The in between days, August 2 and 3 are a little lighter since some of the counselors will stay in camp over the weekend.
I know it seems like a lot to ask for a commitment for a volunteer outing, but these kids need us and our rigs to get them to and from camp. The payoff is huge. These kids get such a big kick out of being like regular kids on an off-road adventure. The smiles you put on their faces will stay with you forever.
So, leaders and any 4x4 enthusiasts out there, please circulate this information to get the word out to come and help some kids that really need our help.
The first inbound trip is pretty full with Diablo 4 Wheelers, Hills Angels, and the Northern Cal Club Xterra groups. For individuals that email me to signup, please be flexible and patient as I need to fill in large groups first then add you where needed.
I will try harder this year to contact all respondents more promptly.
See you on the trail,
Jay Fukushima
Transportation Coordinator
Camp WAMP
JFukushima@aol.com