Fall Camp 2010

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The 12th SABA Islamic Family Camp

Friday September 10 to Sunday September 12, 2010 at
PFEIFFER BIG SUR State Park

Join Us in Celebrating Eid Fitr...

...In appreciation of The Holy Month of Ramadan and A Lot of Fun Activities (Swimming, Hiking in scenic trails, Volleyball, Soccer, Star Gazing, Breakfast at the beach and more ...) with Fresh & Delicious HALAL Meals in An Islamic Environment

Camp Newsletter:

Download the camp newsletter, containing all the information you need to know about the camp.

When:

Friday September 10th: Check in after 2:00pm, Dinner, Poetry & Celebrations.
Saturday September 11th: Fun Activities, Discussions, Campfire, and Celebrations.
Sunday September 12th: More Fun Activities. Check Out before 11am.

Where:

The Pfeiffer Park is located 26 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1. Highway 1 goes through the park and our campground is located 0.8 miles north of the main park entrance. The journey will take about 2.5 hours from SABA Center in San Jose. Parking is available along Highway 1 and the campground is located a walking distance from the parking. The address for the main park entrance is 47225 Highway 1 Big Sur, CA 93920. Arrive at the campsite after 2:00pm on Friday September 10th.

What are we going to do?

Pfeiffer Big Sur is one of the most beautiful state parks. The park features redwoods, conifers, oaks, sycamores, cottonwoods, maples, alders and willows - plus open meadows. Wildlife includes black-tail deer, gray squirrels, raccoons, skunks, and birds, such as water ouzels and belted kingfishers. There are beautiful scenic trails. Our campsites are along the Big Sur River. We will enjoy hiking to the ocean and another trail with panoramic view of the Big Sur valley, playing volleyball and soccer, swimming in the river. There will be recitation of different supplications, prayers, and short speeches and campfire.

Food:

Halal fresh food will be prepared and served throughout the camp. Dinner will be served on Friday, breakfast, lunch & dinner will be served on Saturday, and breakfast will be served on Sunday.

What to bring:

This is a campground and you need to bring your own tent. While the weather is expected to be warm enough during the night that most people will be comfortable with blankets, sleeping bag is recommended. You should also bring casual and warm clothing, flashlights with fresh batteries, bug/mosquito repellent lotion or spray, sunscreen, personal hygiene (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.), tennis shoes, hiking shoes, hat, swimming suits/towels, rain gear (just in case!), folding chairs and throw rugs, camera, sports gears, badminton rackets and shuttlecock, inner tubes for pool area, phone calling cards.

REGISTER IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!!!

LAST DAY for registration without late charges is September 5, 2010.

Cost and Cancellation Policy:

Please see the table below for the camp cost and cancelation policy. Refund checks will be mailed after the camp and no later than October 15, 2010.

Camp is organized by volunteers for the enjoyment of SABA members and their families. Our primary goal is to make this trip a lot of fun and cheap, and we do our best to keep the cost as low as possible. SABA does not intend to make any monitory profit nor incur any loss for holding the camp. To make it affordable for all families, Camp Fees are subsidized. Please donate generously to help SABA with camp expenses. It will help SABA to continue holding such camps in future at affordable prices for all members.

	On or Before Aug 29, 2010 (Full Refund)	Between Aug 30th –Sep 5th (50% Refund)*	On or After Sep 6th, 2010 (No Refund)
Adult	$50	$60	$70
Child (6-12)	$25	$30	$35
Child Under 6	Free	Free	Free

Accommodation:

We will be staying at a campground. You need to bring your own tent, sleeping bag/blanket, etc. The only building on site is restrooms. The restrooms are clean and there are sinks and electricity in the restrooms. There is also drinking tap water. Each person is responsible for his/her own tent but you can group with your family or friends and stay in one tent. If you need special accommodation or have special medical conditions, please consult us in advance.

There are lodging options in the vicinity and you can choose to stay at those lodges at your own cost. SABA does not provide any service in this regard. If you choose to stay in one of the lodges you would still need to register for the camp at the full price. You can find more information for the available lodging options in the area at these links: bigsurlodge.com, http://www.glenoaksbigsur.com/,ripplewoodresort.com, bigsurriverinn.com, http://www.fernwoodbigsur.com/

Driving Directions:

From San Jose take US-101 S. Take the ramp to Monterey/Peninsula. Merge onto CA-156 W. Continue onto CA-1 S/Cabrillo Highway for 43.8 miles. The group campground entrance is a small gate along the highway approximately 500 feet before Pfeiffer Park Entrance. You should see SABA Camp signs. Parking is along Highway 1. The park entrance address: Big Sur Station #1 Big Sur, CA 93920
Exact coordinate: 36.255968, -121.788391.
Map on Google

Volunteers:

SABA Family Camps are organized and held by volunteers. No one is being paid for helping with the camp services. That’s why the camp fees are affordable for everyone. Camp participants are encouraged to volunteer and help with the camp services. If you would like to volunteer and participate in the services offered during the camp, sign up when filling the registration form. We will contact you to confirm the schedule and the details.

How to Register for the Camp:

Camp registration is done online on a first-come first-serve basis and will stop after full capacity is reached. For questions email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact any SABA director.

Registration:

Registration is online. We accept major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover) and echecks.
To register please click the link below and continue with the registration:

Register Here:

Own Tent (Bring and setup your own tent in the designated tent camping area)

Important Note: In order to make sure your registration is complete, you must receive the confirmation email. If you don't receive the confirmation email within one hour after you complete the online registration, please contact us ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) immediately.
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SABA Camping Rules & Regulations:

You must agree to the following rules to attend the camp:

1. Everyone is expected to make a sincere effort to make this camping event memorable for the kids and families. No one may disturb peace or behave in a way to endanger safety of anyone in the camp.
2. Everyone is expected to strictly observe Islamic Etiquettes and Rules. Both ladies and gentlemen are required to observe Islamic Hijab and dress code at all times.
3. No smoking is allowed throughout the camp.
4. No firecrackers, paint ball, BB gun, or firearm is allowed on the camp.
5. Please contact the organizing committee if you have any complaint or suggestion. Please do not take any action yourself and inform the organizers first.
6. Upon arrival you need to register with the camp organizers. You may not leave the camp or go out for a private trip without informing the camp organizers.
7. Do not create any fires in the camp or in the surrounding forest yourself due to the danger of forest fires. There will be a campfire organized every evening for everyone. Please make sure that you and your children do not play with matches or fire in the camp.
8. Everyone must comply with the Quiet time requirements as instructed by camp organizers.
9. Everyone is required to attend prayers and main gathering events.
10. Anyone below 18 MUST be accompanied by at least one parent.
11. Participants have to follow all the rules and regulations of Pfeiffer State Park.
12. All parents are responsible for any damage (breaking, graffiti) caused by their youth/kids inside or around the camp property.

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