36th Annual Summer Campout
at
Twin Streams Campground
Morris, PA
August 17th through 19th, 2007
Campout and Board Meeting
Event Description:
This year's summer campout we are trying out a new venue located in beautiful Tioga County, PA, north central PA (just below New York). Historic Wellsboro and the PA Grand Canyon are just 20 minutes away! The campground is very clean, has a lot of shaded sites by the stream, a playground, has excellent restroom/shower facilities, a large general store and is walking distance to several restaurants/bar/grills. Check them out at http://www.wellsboropa.com/twinstreams.html or call (570) 353-7251.
Registration Form:
The registration form is available for download here: Registration Form. Please see the "Documents Available for Download" section near the bottom of this page or the "Forms and Documents" link on the left side of the page for any other downloadable forms or documents related to this event.
Registration forms due by Friday August 3, 2007. Late registration is subject to a $10.00 late fee.
Featured Guest Speaker:
Our guest speakers this year will be Leigh and Susan Gilchrist. Hailing from Ontario, Canada, the Gilchrists have spoken as far way as California, Australia, Scandinavia, and the UK. Having spoken at three ISDRA meetings and having Doc Lombard and Harris Dunlap as mentors, they are not to be missed!
This Event Will Offer:
- Camping
- Calcutta
- 1-3 Dog Rig Race
- 2 Dog Bike Race
- 1 Dog Canicross
- Board meeting
- Speaker
- Best Dressed Dog Contest
- Chicken Dinner/Auction
- Camp Fire
Entry Eligibility Restrictions:
There is no restriction for participation in the event, with the possible exception of required club membership for dog powered events. More information will be posted on this when it becomes available. Club membership can be established or renewed at or prior to the event.
Order of Events:
| Friday, August 17, 2007: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 - 10:00PM | Registration and Tent Setup | |
| Saturday, August 18, 2007: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 - 8:30AM | Breakfast | |
| 9:00AM | Calcutta | |
| 10:00AM | 1-3 Dog Rig Race 2 Dog Bike Race 1 Dog Canicross | |
| 12:00PM | Lunch (on your own) | |
| 1:00PM | Board meeting | |
| 2:00PM | Speaker | |
| 4:00PM | Best Dressed Dog Contest | |
| 6:00PM | Chicken Dinner/Auction | |
| 7:30PM | Speaker | |
| 9:00PM | Camp Fire | |
| Sunday, August 19, 2007: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 - 8:30AM | Breakfast | |
| 9:00AM | Calcutta | |
| 10:00AM | 1-3 Dog Rig Race 2 Dog Bike Race 1 Dog Canicross | |
| 12:00PM | Lunch (on your own) | |
| 1:00PM | Awards and Thank You to our Speakers | |
Trail Description:
Trail is grassy.
Fees:
Sorry, but we cannot accept foreign currency. All fees must be paid in U.S. dollars.
There will be separate fees to see the speaker, for breakfast and for the chicken barbeque.
Camping fees are also separate.
| PSDC Member Fees: | |
|---|---|
| Seminar Only | $10.00 per person |
| Breakfast | $4.50 (each day) |
| Chicken Barbeque | $8.00 ½ chicken, (adult) $4.00 ¼ chicken (children 7-14) Children 6 & under free |
| Tent sites without water & electric (weekend - 2 nights) | $40.00 |
| Tent sites with electric & water (weekend - 2 nights) | $48.00 |
| Non-PSDC Member Fees: | |
|---|---|
| Seminar Only | $15.00 per person |
| Breakfast | $4.50 (each day) |
| Chicken Barbeque | $8.00 ½ chicken, (adult) $4.00 ¼ chicken (children 7-14) Children 6 & under free |
| Tent sites without water & electric (weekend - 2 nights) | $45.00 |
| Tent sites with electric & water (weekend - 2 nights) | $53.00 |
Event Organizers:
-
Liz Stanaitis
Phone: (610) 458-6253
E-mail Address: musherette@verizon.net
Event Information:
Saturday Night Event (Auction):
Help out the club! Bring good condition sled dog related items to donate to the auction. All proceeds will go to PSDC to fund purses and cover club expenses.
Breakfast:
Breakfast includes: scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, butter, coffee, and orange juice. Available Saturday and Sunday with pre-registration.
Saturday Night Potluck & Barbeque Dinner:
Please bring your covered dish and pre-register for the chicken Barbeque prepared by Chef Rich Stanaitis!
Meal includes: Barbeque chicken, corn-on-the-cob, iced tea, and lemonade!
Please remember to bring a serving utensils for your covered dish as well as plates and utensils for yourself.
- Last names A-H: dessert
- Last names I-P: vegetable
- Last names Q-Z: salad
Camping Information:
Tent sites are available with and without water and electric. There are different fees for PSDC members and non-members. The fees are listed above in the "Fees" section.
Event Rules:
All PSDC Rules Apply.
Racing, sportsmanship, safety, PA, leash laws and poop pick-up apply. Please leave the campground with a good impression so we'll be invited back!
Question & Answers e-mail:
Liz Stanaitis, musherette@verizon.net
Event Registrar:
Liz Stanaitis
Address: 670 Little Conestoga Road, Downingtown, PA 19335
Phone: (610) 458-6253
E-mail Address: musherette@verizon.net
Registration forms due by Friday August 3, 2007. Late registration is subject to a $10.00 late fee.
Make checks payable to the Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club or (PSDC).
On-Call Veterinarian:
Dr. Kreger, (570) 724-3841
On-Site Veterinary Technician:
Christina Gates, (315) 335-2061
Documents Available for Download:
Directions:
Please note the address from the campground website, http://www.wellsboropa.com/twinstreams.html, is 2143 Route 287 Morris, PA 16938. To access Google Maps for directions with the correct location preloaded, Please click here.
From the North (I-86, from I-390, NY-17):
- Take exit 44 for US-15 S toward RT-417 W/Gang Mills/Williamsport
- Turn right at US-15 S
- Merge onto US-15 S via the ramp to Mansfield
- Take the PA-414 exit toward Liberty/Morris
- Turn right at PA-414
- Turn left at PA-287/PA-414
- Continue to follow PA-287 for 4.1 miles
From the West (I-80):
- Take exit 173 for PA-64 toward Lamar
- Turn left at Nittany Valley Dr/PA-64
- Turn right at PA-477
- Take the ramp onto US-220 N
- Turn left at PA-287 (signs for PA-287 N)
- Continue to follow PA-287 for 24.2 miles
From the East (I-80):
- Take exit 212S-W to merge onto I-180 W toward Williamsport
- Continue on US-220 S
- Turn right at PA-287
- Continue to follow PA-287 for 24.2 miles
From the South:
Simply drive north to I-80 and use the appropriate "from the east" or "from the west" directions above.