Important Note – In order to avoid any conflicts with the dates for Camp Quest West (a summer camp for freethought children and families), the California Freethought Family Campout dates have been changed to June 27-29, 2008.

Are you a nature lover and concerned about ecological issues? Do you get a sense of “spirituality” from being out in nature? Are you skeptical of the claims of organized religion? Would you like to meet and socialize with others of similar mentality in a relaxing setting?

You are invited to attend the first Freethought Family Campout for California on the dates of June 27-29, 2008, at Lake Isabella in Kern County in California. The Campout will be open to freethinker adults and families, including humanists, atheists, agnostics, ignostics, skeptics, naturalists, naturalistic pantheists, etc.

You can come just to relax and socialize with other nature oriented folks, or participate in some of the volunteer run activities such as hikes, crafts for kids and adults, drum circle, geocaching, and astronomy. There is a local Audubon Society sanctuary close to Lake Isabella for birdwatching and wildlife viewing and multiple forms of camping and lodging options in the area.

This is a no-cost event other than your own self-arrangements for food and lodging.

My wife and I will be bringing our kids who are elementary school age so we especially would like to invite other families. My wife will help with some craft activities for the kids. My wife is also the
local Earth Scout leader for the Tehachapi area if you would like to learn more about that program which is an alternative co-ed scouting program open to participation by freethought children and families.

I also want to encourage those who would like to attend to share any skills or interests that others may find of interest. Please distribute this information to your like-minded friends and among other freethought organizations.

Those who are interested in attending and participating in the Campout can contact me at davesalyers at yahoo dot com

Through our e-mail I can give you all necessary information.

Darn, too late for me to arrange this year, but I hope it will be repeated next year so I can attend!
geo

asanta - 12 April 2008 11:33 PM

Darn, too late for me to arrange this year, but I hope it will be repeated next year so I can attend!
geo

Yes, it should be. Realistically it will take a few years of experimentation and outreach to really build up the momentum on such an event. The first one will probably be small and intimate.

Dave

This is just a reminder for anyone who is interested in attending the California Freethought Family Campout on June 27-29, 2008 at Lake Isabella. If you want to attend you must e-mail me at davesalyers at yahoo dot com and ask to be added to the campout maling list to get details, meeting locations, activity suggestions, etc.

Thanks!

Dave