Spiritlife
Vacation Camps:
a sample daily schedule
Day
of Arrival: 3-5pm Check-in time - check in with Spiritlife Host, receive Welcome
information, settle in and get oriented to the area and the opportunities that
are available.
4:30-5:30
pm - Intergenerational Activity Time
Each day a camp activity is planned for
all participants as appropriate for the ages registered, such as a treasure hunt,
arts & crafts, initiative games, nature discovery, and others as planned,
building on the theme of discovering the life-sustaining Spirit present in all
life's activities.
6:00
pm - Dinner served at the Lodge
Meals at Wallowa Lake Camp are delicious,
hearty and healthy, made from scratch with whole grains, local organic produce
(when available), and other quality ingredients. We specialize in fresh breads,
salad bars, entrées the whole family likes, and homemade desserts. We accommodate
special diets such as vegetarian, vegan, low-carb, diabetic, and food allergies
with 14 days advanced notice. Those with very strict diets or allergies may be
asked to bring some of their own food.
7:30
pm - Twilight Evening Program
Each evening a special program is planned -
Sometimes we will enjoy a campfire with singing, stories and s'mores, or a camp
talent show in the lodge, or a party with fun & games. Occasionally we'll
go to the State Park evening program. Other times we'll open the program to the
community and invite local presenters on a variety of interesting topics related
to our area, or musicians and other local talent. Donations accepted for local
performers and presenters.
8:45pm - Refreshments
9:00pm
- Social Time, Family Time, Sunset-Seeking Time, Soul Tending Time
Many individuals
and families do a bedtime ritual to close the day in a peaceful way. There will
also be an option during your vacation to take a night hike or sleep in a Tepee.
10:00pm
- Quiet Time
8:00-8:45
am - Breakfast
A full hot breakfast is served each day alongside fresh fruit,
hot cereal, cold cereal, yogurt, milk, and fruit juice. Coffee and tea are available
at anytime.
8:20-9:00 am
- Make Sack Lunch
In order to give participants the most flexibility during
the day, a sack lunch bar is set out after breakfast and each person makes their
own lunch from among the variety of breads, spreads, meats, cheeses, vegetables,
fruit, chips/snacks, cookies and box drinks set out. Occasionally, at the request
of the group and/or kitchen staff, a hot lunch may be scheduled instead, and usually
served from 12:00-12:45 pm.
9:30am.
- Optional Soul-Tending time - meditative walks, yoga or guided meditation will
be offered for those interested. Several resources will be available to help you
discover a variety of ways to nurture your spirit.
10:30
am - 4:30 pm Exploring the Area (see below)
This is your time to relax and
have fun in the Wallowa Lake area. Your Spiritlife Host will help you plan for
a memorable and renewing experience, whatever your aspirations.
RELAXING AT
CAMP:
· Read a book
· Enjoy the view from the bench swings
·
Chat with a friend
· Work on a craft project
· Watch the kids
in the play park (basketball, volleyball, badminton, horseshoes, and swings
Bird watch
· take a nap
· Get a Professional Massage: we
have Licensed Massage Therapists available to come to the camp with advanced notice.
The spirit life host will help you to make an appointment.
· Volunteer
service projects at camp are available for those who'd like to contribute a little
"labor of love."
Wallowa
Lake Recreational Activities:
Check the websites listed for current prices.
See
Wallowa Lake Tourism website: www.wallowalake.net
Note: all activities engaged
off-site of camp property are not considered part of the camp program (unless
organized and led by camp staff specifically during the morning and late afternoon
"activity times"), but are the private responsibility of each individual
or family, who assume personal liability for all activities.
Day
of Departure: 11:00 am Cabin checkout time - you are welcome to stay on the grounds
through the afternoon if you wish.
Wallowa
Lake Recreational Activities:
Check the websites listed for current prices.
See Wallowa Lake Tourism website: www.wallowalake.net
Note: all activities engaged off-site of camp property are not
considered part of the camp program (unless organized and led by camp staff specifically
during the morning and late afternoon "activity times"), but are the
private responsibility of each individual or family, who assume personal liability
for all activities.
