" Embracing the Dream "

    When Is It?

    Spring Quest 2011 will be held from April 22-24, 2011. The Spring Quest staff will be onsite starting early Friday afternoon.


    Community Service

    All participants are expected, as part of the Spring Quest community, to help with tasks. Items such as meal preparation, meal cleanup, and basic cleanup of the cabins and lodge at the end of the weekend need to be done. If we each help out, no one person is left doing the lion's share and it makes a more enjoyable weekend for all! Remember that all event staff and CSQ board members pay to attend this event the same as everyone else!

      Things To Bring

    • Clothes: Please bring comfortable clothes for all possibilities. Bring outdoor gear and sturdy hiking shoes/boots if you plan on doing any hiking. Remember your ritual clothes if that is part of your path.
    • Bedding & Towels: Please bring all necessary bedding items: pillows, blankets, and sheets.
    • Community Altar: Bring items important to you to decorate the community altar. In prior Quests, we have had beautiful clothes, statues, jewelry, saris, goblets, horns. Use your imagination!
    • Drumming Circle: There is generally drumming at night - it is a great way to release energy by dancing and energy. Bring your drums, rattles, and noisemakers. Bring blankets, camp chairs, or pillow for when we circle together
    • Downtime: Bring handwork, knitting, crocheting, etc. if you do that stuff. Journals, pens and art supplies for writing, if the mood strikes.
    • Snacks/Beverages: Bring snack foods (chocolate is always welcome) and beverages if desired. Bring your favorite goblet, chalice, horn, etc.
    • Gift: A gift for the "Spirit Gift Exchange."
    • Auction: Items to be included in the Magickal Auction.
    • Anything you think you will need to be comfortable over the weekend.

      Housing Information

      Maximum capacity at Camp Royall is 116. There are four cabins, two that sleep 30 and two that sleep 28 and each featuring a common room, bunk beds, and several private rooms. All of the of the cabins have ramps and are handicapped accessible. Linens are NOT provided, please bring your own linens or sleeping bag, pillow, and towels. Each bathroom has private toilet and shower stalls and is handicapped accessible. Also, there is air-conditioning in all buildings except for the bathhouse at the pool.


      Most of the beds are bunks, so if you have problems climbing into a top bunk, please indicate this on your registration (also indicate if you prefer an upper bunk). We will do our best to accommodate preferences; however due to limited space, not all requests may be honored.

      Rules:

      • 1. No illegal substances
      • 2. No pets
      • 3. To ensure the safety and well-being of all our members, we ask that parents maintain supervision of their children at all times unless other arrangements have been made. If a child is overly disruptive during the Children's Learning Circle times, the parent will be notified within their own Learning Circle and requested to remedy the situation.
      • 4. No firearms
      • 5. Consent Requirement - "It is the responsibility of the initiator of any sexual or other physical contact to positively ensure that consent is given before engaging in such contact."
      • 6. Certain areas - such as the kitchen - can be dangerous for our younger participants, and because of this, these areas will be placed off limits. We request that, for your children's safety, you make sure that they abide by these rules.

    FEES

    The total fee is 130.00 This fee includes a refundable $25 clean up fee, and all lodging, meals, and most learning circles. This deposit will be returned when we have cleaned up the lodge and cabins and we are ready for the Ranger's checkup inspection.

    A late fee of $20.00 is due on all registrations postmarked after April 16, 2011. Refund of registration fee, less $10 for handling, will be made if cancellation is in the hands of the registrar in writing by April 16, 2011 at midnight.

    Registration is limited to 116 people. Register early. Registrations are processed in the order that complete registrations are received. If necessary, a waiting list will be maintained. Persons on the waiting list will be notified of any cancellations by April 17th.

    CANCELLATIONS

    The event will not be cancelled due to weather unless the State of North Carolina closes the highways in the park area. The park does not close due to bad weather.

    SCHOLARSHIPS

    Financial assistance (scholarships) is available to help community members who might otherwise be unable to attend Spring Quest 2011. Everyone attending Quest is eligible to apply for a scholarship of up to half of their registration and learning circle fees. If you wish to apply, we ask that you fill out a registration form and send it along with a sliding scale deposit of $10 to $20 and a completed Scholarship Form to our PO box. It must be postmarked by --- April 10, 2011 ---. If you have any questions, contact info@carolinaspiritquest.org.

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    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

    Spring Quest consists of 3 learning circles so that you can learn about different aspects of pagan life, plus an opening ritual on Friday night and the main ritual on Saturday Night.


    The schedule of events can be located here: Schedule of Events

    Emergency Contact

    In case of any emergency onsite, please contact Staff. We expect to have personnel trained in emergency medicine available on site. Staff will be able to contact the Chatham County EMS. If you must be in touch with office or sweetheart, bring your cell phone.

    Vending

    Vendors will have permitted hours of operation from 8:00 AM until midnight and be located in a single area to help promote foot traffic. The fee for vending is $10.00 and a donation of an item for our Magickal Auction is required. Event registration is also required to vend at Spring Quest. Indoor space, seating, tables, or tents are not provided; however, electricity is available for a $5.00 fee. Your vendor fee includes a free link to your website on the CSQ website as soon as you register, and it will remain there for one year. For more information please contact info@carolinaspiritquest.org. Please include this "vending form" with your event registration.

    Meal Times and Snacks for Kids:

    As last year, children are encouraged to gather at the bell before lunch and dinner with their parents - we will have a brief announcement session and blessing of the meal. Then children (with an assisting parent if necessary) will be at the head of the serving line. There will be special "kid friendly" selections available. Also, look for the popular snack table, that is accessible in-between meals, for children of all ages!

    Parking:

    Parking is allowed only in designated areas. We will be able to drive to the cabins for unloading/loading. Please be considerate and relocate your vehicle to the parking lot after unloading.

     

 

 

 
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