Noel Porter Camp and Retreat Center PO Box 50 Tahoe City, CA 96145-0050 TEL: (530) 583-3014 The Episcopal Diocese of Northern California The Right Reverend Barry Beisner, Bishop The Reverend Jenni Liem, Executive Director HOME  -->  Camping  -->  Frequently Asked Questions Camping - Staff - 2010 Season - Frequently Asked Questions - Registration Form (General Sessions) [PDF] Alumni Retreat Facility Chapel Contacts Outside link: Diocesan home page Some questions asked by potential campers are: What will I do at Camp? What special activites are unique to Camp Noel Porter? What shall I bring? What's the food like? What does it cost? What time is check-in and check-out? How do I sign up? What is Camp Noel Porter all about? What will I do at Camp? You will swim in the clear, cold waters of Lake Tahoe and warm yourself on the beach while making new friends. The staff and your counselors will lead you in some cool games, and the arts and crafts such as pottery-making and native art projects, will fill your days. You will be a part of the daily worship service in the Outdoor Chapel and the talks and discussions led by clergy and the staff. Campfires are a special way of ending a full and happy day. What special activites are unique to Camp Noel Porter? *Secret Friends At Sunday's check-in, everyone picks a name of another person at camp. That person is your secret friend. During the week, we'll make special things for our secret friend and we'll be kind and cool to them. But, it's a secret--they won't know who is their secret friend until Friday when we reveal who our secret friend is! *The Crazy Olympics The Crazy Olympics are on every Wednesday night. The theme will be announced at dinner and everyone can dress up in wacky outfits to play games with their teams. If you have any crazy/fun clothes that you want to bring, feel free to do so, but remember that a creative combination of "normal" clothes can be wacky and fun. *The Challenge The Challenge is the event on Friday afternoon; teams will work together in completing an obstacle course as well as other events. The Challenge always ends in a tug-of-rope over our mud pit. Be sure to bring clothes and shoes you don't mind getting muddy!! *Dances and the Carnival Junior High weeks will have a dance on Friday evening. Junior weeks end with a fun carnival, and junior/junior high age groups can look forward to half carnival, half dance on Friday evenings. What shall I bring? warm sleeping bag pillow warm jacket and clothes for the evenings shorts and T-shirts for the days underwear and plenty of socks bathing suit bath and beach towels tennis shoes and/or hiking boots extra shoes that can get muddy! flip flops (for the rafting trip) pajamas flashlight writing paper and envelopes Bible sunscreen, chapstick, and insect repellent You should leave the following items at home: cell phones iPods gameboys curling irons blow dryers pocket knives radios What's the food like? Awesome! Ask any camper who has been here! A typical day's menu could include: Breakfast pancakes or French Toast oatmeal or cream of wheat fruit juice and milk Lunch selection of sandwiches hot soup potato chips or cookies milk Dinner spaghetti and veggie or meat sauce vegetables salad French bread milk dessert We accommodate for vegetarian needs and for those campers with food allergies. What does it cost? Counselor Training - $300.00 * Postmarked registration paid in full by April 30, 2010 - $275.00 Regular Camp Sessions - $375.00 * Postmarked registration paid in full by April 30, 2010 - $350.00 Beginner Camp Session - $200.00 * Postmarked registration paid in full by April 30, 2010 - $175.00 Small scholarships are available. See the 2010 Schedule for all fees and available discounts. What time is check-in and check-out? Camp runs from Sunday to Saturday (except for Beginner Camp). Check-in is between 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Check-out is at 10:00 am. How do I sign up? You may Telephone Camp Noel Porter for a registration form at (530) 583-3014 Download the application form [PDF] Email campnoelporter@sbcglobal.net your request for a registration form The rules of acceptance apply to everyone regardless of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion or handicap. What is Camp Noel Porter all about? Camp Noel Porter is a place that... Encourages personal and spiritual growth and exploration in a comfortable and secure environment Exposes participants to the ways of Christian living in a non-judgemental manner Highlights individual similarities and differences in a supportive and accepting way Builds new friendships and strengthens existing friendships Is fun!!!! Updated July 5, 2010