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2008 Alumni Reunion!
Memorial Day Weekend, May 24th-25th
Catch up with old friends and meet new ones at this fantastic event.
Schedule
Click here for the complete schedule!
Saturday, May 24:
10:00 AM - First wave of Alums leave from Burlington on the DREAM bus! Dance party on bus commences. Alums engage in hugs and joyful re-uniting with friends.
11:15 AM- Arrive at Camp. Unload gear amidst much revelry. Marvel at the Camp organic garden, chicken coop, tool shed, and flatbread oven!
12:00 PM- Welcome Lunch by Alumni officers and DREAM office staff. Games to re-awaken the inner child.
1:00 PM - Activity Choice Time!
-Tour of Camp, punctuated by tales o’ greatness and wonder from former Camp staff
-Canoeing and Kayaking at the Waterfront
-Frisbee Golf Challenge (with Prizes)
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4-way Dodgeball |
For folks arriving late Saturday morning, there may be a second bus run from Burlington at 2 pm
3:30 PM - The State of our Union: DREAM’s current status and vision for the future
(Presentation by DREAM office staff. Snacks will be served.)
4:15 PM - Spend some time flexing your muscles on kick-ass Camp projects! (This may include work on the garden, treehouse, or campsites!)
6:30 PM - Scrumptious Dinner w/ traditional Camp libations (Arnold Palmer) and songs
7:15 PM- Post-Dinner Discussion: Revolutionizing the DREAM Alumni Org
(Beginning with a short presentation by Alumni Org Officers)
8:00 PM – Evening Program: Sumo Wrestling!
9:00 PM - Bonfire with ‘shmallow roasting, the Camp Legend, Celebrity and/or Mafia
Sunday, May 25:
9:00 AM -Scrumptious Breakfast
10:00 AM -METCALF-A-THON-A-LON. S%&t’s gonna be crazy.
1:00 PM - Delicious Lunch
2:00 PM -Break-out Discussion Groups for new Alumni Initiatives
3:00 PM - Activity Choice Time Again!
- Return to work projects!
- Mountain Biking or Chillaxin’ by Metcalf Pond
- Hike up Wintergreen Mountain!
4:30 PM - Wrap-up. Closing Ceremonies.
5:30 PM - Depart Camp (though there can be shuttles earlier in the day if folks have to bounce)
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Racing across Metcalf Pond, part of the 1618 Dash in the Metcalfathonalon |
 Getting Here
Whether you come by plane, train, bus, car, burro, boat, or unicycle, we'll help you get here. We absolutely encourage car pooling. To help, please email daniel@dreamprogram.org with your schedule and needs. We can help you get/give a ride, pick you up, buy tickets, whatever.
Cars are leaving from Boston and NYC. Get in one!
Tickets to fly:
Check on last minute deals with United, see about Jet Blue, Delta, US Air, Continental, and others. Let us know when to pick you up. We'll take it from there.
Bus it:
Visit the Vermont Transit and Greyhound sites. Let us know your arrival time and we'll pick you up.
Driving/Riding
Here are directions to Camp.
What to bring:
Click here for the complete packing list!
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| Clothing: |
| 2-3 pairs of underwear (depending on what you wear to swim) |
| 3 pairs of socks |
| 1 pairs of pants (in case it gets chilly) |
| 1 pairs of shorts |
| 1 swimming suit |
| 3 short sleeve t-shirts |
| 1 long sleeve shirt |
| 1 fleece or heavy sweatshirt for warmth |
| 1 rain jacket or poncho |
| 1 pair of hiking shoes or sneakers |
| 1 pair of gym shoes or sandals (for bummin’ around) |
| 1 set of sleeping clothes |
| 1 winter hat (for potentially chilly mountain nights) |
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Misc: |
| 1 bag to put all your stuff in |
| 1 flashlight or headlamp with batteries |
| 1 sleeping bag |
| 1 pillow with pillowcase (if you need it) |
| 2 plastic bags (for damp/dirty clothes) |
| 1 towel |
| 1 water bottle |
| 1 writing pad and a pen |
| A kick-ass positive attitude |
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Toiletries: |
| sunscreen |
| insect repellent |
| zip lock bag which might include: |
| toothbrush and toothpaste |
| pads or tampons as needed |
These things will keep you happy. If you need something, email us.
RSVP NOW! Email Daniel (daniel@dreamprogram.org)
Who's Coming?
You make this event a success. Talk it up and get friends on board for an awesome weekend!
Josh Warren
Lu Neuse
Paul Biggs
Erin Caswell
Jesse Foote
Ryan Farran
Jon Harris
Dave Anderson
Aly Daniel
Frieda Arenos
Megan Spaulding
Gary Tilden
Scott Hess
Chad Butt
Kristin Burdge
Jen Lazar
Daniel Shearer
Katie Wiseman
David Gustafson
Rebecca Groberg
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