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.

Community Service/Helping Out

All participants are expected, as part of the Spring Quest community, to help with some basic housekeeping 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!




Scholarships

Financial assistance (scholarships) is available to help community members. Scholarship can cover up to half of the registration and learning circles fees. Fill out a scholarship form and send it along with a $20 deposit to our PO BOX, postmarked by April 20, 2013. The scholarship form can be downloaded from here. Please be sure to right click and choose "Save-As" to download a copy locally.

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 raise energy by dancing and drumming. 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.

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.

CANCELLATIONS

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

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 and a closing ritual Sunday morning. Link to the schedule of events can be found 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 has been waived, but we do require donation of an item for our Magickal Auction is required. Event registration is also required to vend at Spring Quest - please pick the merchant option. 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.

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.

Contact Information:

Director: Sponsored by the CSQ Board
info@carolinaspiritquest.org