19th Annual CoDA Weekend
"Return 2 Yourself"
June 6,7 & 8th, 2008
Meals Weekend Boundaries What To Bring Tentative Schedule Volunteers

Meals

Mealtimes: We must assemble as a group at the appointed time for meals. Serving is buffet style. Vegetarians must notify the retreat committee, a minimum of ten days prior to the weekend, at weekend@CodaPhilaArea.org to request this meal option - no exceptions.
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Weekend Boundaries

For your safety, and everyone's enjoyment, please respect the following guidelines:

  1. Maintain the camp premises. Keep the areas we use neat and clean. We are responsible for any and all damage caused to buildings, and we must replace lost, stolen, or damaged equipment.

  2. NO alcohol or chemical substances are permitted unless medically required and accompanied by a doctor's prescription.

  3. No driving or parking on the grass.

  4. Life jackets must be worn at all times when using boats and canoes.

  5. STRICT SMOKING POLICY: Absolutely NO SMOKING in any camp building. Smoking is permitted only in designated areas! The camp really doesn't have to allow us this privilege. They are being sensitive to our needs. Each smoker must take responsibility for his or her own cigarette butts.

  6. Inner children are welcome, but please remember that late night liberation of your inner child is not a license to be inconsiderate of the need of others for sleep.

  7. The camp emergency number is (610) 847-5963.
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What To Bring

Suggested List of Things to Bring:
  • Bedding: sheets, blankets, pillows, plastic sheet for your cot if you wish
  • Towels, toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathing suit, sunscreen, bug repellent (there may be deer ticks)
  • Flash Light
  • Sports equipment (the camp does have some to borrow)
  • Your favorite musical instrument(s) - a jam session always seems to develop
  • Crayons, markers, pen, pencil, journal, board games
  • Teddy bears (are welcome at no extra charge)
  • Your Inner Child (are welcome at no extra charge)
  • The Higher Power of your choice
  • Sturdy shoes for wooded trails
  • Beach blanket and chairs (there is a "beach" by a lake)
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Tentative Schedule*

*The current schedule is still being determined, but here is a sampling from last year:

Friday 6/6/08
4:00 - 7:00 pm Registration
5:45pm Dinner in dining hall. Boxed dinner for latecomers available
7:30 - 8:30 pm Opening ceremonies
8:45 - 10:45 pm Coffeehouse
11:00 - Midnight Campfire meeting
11:00 - Midnight Bonfire - bring a guitar, drum, maracas; marshmallows supplied
Saturday 6/7/08
8:00 am Breakfast
9:15 - 10:30 am Workshop Series 1 (3 options)
10:45 am - noon Workshop Series 2 (3 options)
12:30 pm Lunch
1:45 - 3:00 pm Workshop Series 3 (3 options)
3:00 - 6:00 pm Free Time
6:00 pm Dinner
7:10 - 7:30 pm Special Business Meeting (PA & South Jersey elections for Intergroup)
7:30 - 9:00 pm Annual Speaker Meeting
9:00 - 12:30 am Annual Dance
Sunday 6/8/08
8:00 am Breakfast
9:15 - 10:30 am Women's Workshop
9:15 - 10:30 am Men's Workshop
11:00 - 12:30 pm Closing ceremonies

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Volunteers

We need you! Every little bit helps! If you have time to volunteer, lead a workshop, help with mailings, or donate raffle items, please contact us at:

weekend@CodaPhilaArea.org   or call Jerome M. at 215-227-3096

                                              or Beth R. at 215-222-9507

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For more information or to volunteer, contact us at: weekend@CodaPhilaArea.org

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