38th Annual Summer Campout
at
Twin Streams Campground
Morris, PA
July 31st through August 2nd, 2009
Campout and Board Meeting
Event Updates:
July 18, 2009: Updated directions from the east. Directions should have said "at the end of the ramp, turn LEFT at PA-414", instead of "right at PA-414". Also:
- We will have Juniors classes our races.
- We are waiving the late registration fee since our newsletter got out so late.
Event Description:
By popular demand we are again holding the summer campout at Twin Streams Campground nestled in the beautiful mountains of Tioga County, PA. (North Central PA, just below NY). 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 (great for cooling off in!), a playground, excellent restroom/shower facilities, a large general store and is walking distance to two restaurants/bars. 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 July 17, 2009. Late registration is subject to a $10.00 late fee.
Featured Seminars:
This year we would like to offer mini seminars as opposed to one main speaker. Besides knowledge, you will walk away with items created and handouts. If you are interested in BOTH seminars in a given slot let me know...with enough interest we can re-run high demand seminars in the evening. We are hoping that this format will allow for a more relaxed pace.
Seminars planned are:
| Seminars, Saturday, August 1, 2009: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1:00-1:30 | Building a dog first aid kit / dog first aid - given by Christina Gates | Emergency sled repairs - given by Johnn Molburg |
| 1:40-2:10 | Line making (Making up ganglines, neck lines) - given by Chris Bannister | Bootie making - given by Mike Uleau, |
| 2:20-2:50 | How dogs learn - given by Mary Beth Logue | Runner waxing - given by Gar Morey |
| 3:00-3:30 | Distance mushing - given by Spencer Thew | |
This Event Will Offer:
- Camping
- Calcutta
- 1-3 Dog Rig Race
- 2 Dog Bike Race
- 1 Dog Canicross
- Sourdough Race
- Board meeting
- Seminars
- Best Dressed Dog Contest
- Chicken Dinner/Auction
- Campfire
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.
The fee for attendance of the seminars is higher for non-members.
Order of Events:
| Friday, July 31, 2009: | |
|---|---|
| 12:00 - 10:00PM | Registration and Tent Setup |
| 8:00 - 10:00PM | Board Meeting |
| Saturday, August 1, 2009: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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) | |
| 1:00 - 1:30PM | Dog First Aid Kit Seminar | Emergency Sled Repair Seminar |
| 1:40 - 2:10PM | Line Making Seminar | Bootie Making Seminar |
| 2:20 - 2:50PM | How Dogs Learn Seminar | Runner Waxing Seminar |
| 3:00 - 3:30PM | Distance Mushing Seminar | |
| 4:00PM | Best Dressed Dog Contest | |
| 6:00PM | Chicken Dinner/Auction | |
| 8:30PM | Camp Fire | |
| Sunday, August 2, 2009: | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 - 8:30AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00AM | Sourdough Race |
| 10:00AM | Run Your Dogs for Fun! |
| 12:00PM | Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:00PM | Awards |
Trail Description:
Trail is grassy and flat.
Fees:
Sorry, but we cannot accept foreign currency. All fees must be paid in U.S. dollars.
There will be separate fees for seminars, for breakfast and for the chicken barbeque.
Camping fees are also separate.
| PSDC Member Fees: | |
|---|---|
| Seminars | $3 each or all for $10 |
| 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 |
| Full Hook-up (weekend - 2 nites) | $54.00 |
| Cable TV available | Ask campstore for rate |
| Non-PSDC Member Fees: | |
|---|---|
| Seminar Only | $4 each or all for $12 |
Event Organizer:
Liz Stanaitis
Home Phone: (610) 458-6253
Cellular Phone: (610) 659-6453
E-mail Address: musherette@verizon.net
Event Information:
We Need You!
Yes, You! We could use some help with the following:
- Dinner set up/clean up help
- Auction items setup
- Rig holders/catchers for our races
- Race course set-up/take down
- Dog costume contest runner
- Raffle ticket seller
- ...and last but NOT least! We need a Singer/Guitar player for our campfire! Rich said he'd do it if no one else will, but after you see his debut as a Mariachi singer on YouTube you may offer to sing yourself! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgdtmWoMcX0
Please contact the event registrar to see how you can help out!
Saturday Night Event (Auction):
Help support the club! Bring 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 BBQ prepared by Chef Rich Stanaitis! Meal includes: ½ BBQ chicken, corn-on-the-cob, iced tea, and lemonade!
Please remember to bring 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:
Contact Twins Campground directly for reservations.
Be sure to mention that you are camping with the Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club to get our rate.
Twin Streams Campground
2143 Route 287
Morris, PA 16938
570-353-7251
http://www.wellsboropa.com/twinstreams.html
- Tent sites without water & electric (weekend - 2 nites) $40
- Tent sites w/elect & water - (weekend - 2 nites) $48
- Full Hook-up (weekend - 2 nites) $54
- Cable TV available - ask for rate
For those who reserved cabins/RVs you will only need to bring bedding and towels.
All rental fees may be paid upon arrival at the campground.
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:
Joy Heitz
Address: 259 Parkridge Dr., Parkasie, PA, 18944-1024
E-mail Address: sleddogdriver@verizon.net
Registration forms due by Friday July 17, 2009. 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:
To access Google Maps for directions with the correct location preloaded, Please click here. This page will allow you to enter your starting location, and will get you right to the turn into the campgrounds. THIS IS THE RECOMMENDED WAY TO GET DIRECTIONS! This will enter coordinates as a DESTINATION, not an actual street address!!! You may enter YOUR street address as a starting point to get directions from your location to the campgrounds. If you choose the "satellite" view (button in the upper right corner of the map) you can clearly see the campground to the left of the destination.
The exact coordinates for the campground office are 41.595765N, 77.295946W. This is on the northwest side of Morris, PA, right in the town. If you think you've gone more than a few hundred feet from the center of town, you've gone too far.
Please note the street address from the campground website, http://www.wellsboropa.com/twinstreams.html, is 2143 Route 287 Morris, PA 16938. For some reason THIS STREET ADDRESS WILL NOT map to the correct location in either Mapquest or Google Maps! The directions I put up on the website were a source of confusion to a number of people the first year, including myself! This year, I have verified the preloaded link I have posted is correct!
From the North (I-86, from I-390, NY-17):
- Take exit 44 to merge onto US-15 S toward Williamsport, continue 17.9 miles on US-15
- To stay on US-15, merge onto US-15 S via the ramp to Mansfield, then continue 28.9 miles
- Take the PA-414 exit toward Morris/Liberty, continue 0.2 miles to the end of the ramp
- At the end of the ramp, turn right at PA-414, and continue 9.7 miles
- Continue straight through the intersections, road becomes PA-287, continue 0.2 miles and turn left into the campground
From the West (I-80):
- Take exit 173 for PA-64 toward Lamar, continue 0.3 miles to the end of the ramp
- At the end of the ramp, turn left at Nittany Valley Dr/PA-64, continue 4.5 miles
- Turn right at PA-477, continue 0.3 miles
- Take the ramp onto US-220 N, continue 18.0 miles
- Turn left at PA-287 (signs for PA-287 N), continue 28.3 miles
- Turn left to stay on PA-287, continue 0.2 miles and turn left into the campground
From the East (I-80):
- Take exit 212S-W to merge onto I-180 W toward Williamsport, continue 28.8 miles
- Take exit 29 to merge onto US-15 N toward Mansfield, continue 27.4 miles
- Take the PA-414 exit toward Morris/Liberty, continue 0.2 miles to the end of the ramp
- At the end of the ramp, turn LEFT at PA-414, and continue 9.7 miles
- Continue straight through the intersections, road becomes PA-287, continue 0.2 miles and turn left into the campground
From the South:
Simply drive north to I-80 and use the appropriate "from the east" or "from the west" directions above.