Summer Camp Social Activities and Tours
Burke's Canoe Trips
Thursday, June 19, 1:00 - 5:30 (return time depends on individual canoes)
Cost: $58.00 per canoe - cash only at time of rental (3 adults per
canoe, or 2 adults and 2 small children per canoe, no children under 5 years). Transportation not included.
Description:
You are about to embark on a gorgeous ten mile trip through redwoods,
mountains and warm sunny beaches, paddling leisurely downstream to the resort town of Guerneville, beginning from Burke's headquarters
in Forestville. The wildlife on the Russian River is
spectacular. Have fun viewing great blue heron, osprey, egrets,
river otters, turtles and more. You can comfortably do this trip in
approximately 3 1/2 hours, actual canoeing time; however, most people
picnic, swim, sunbathe, etc., and are usually out on this trip for
close to 4 or 5 hours. It is recommended that you start the trip no
later than 1:00 pm, in order to have enough time to enjoy
it. Burke's provides a courtesy shuttle service to return you to the
starting point at their headquarters. It runs every half hour until 6:00 pm.
Burke's requires all adults to be good, strong swimmers and children should have at least some swimming ability. (The minimum age for children is 5 years old.) For children between the ages of 5 and 11, there must be 2 adults in the canoe with them who are good swimmers. Life jackets and coolers are provided.
Transportation is not provided for this tour. Guests will pay
Burke's at the time of canoe rental, and they only accept cash. ATMs
are located nearby. Burke's is about 15 minutes from our hotel
(north on Highway 101, exit west at Highway 116 West for about 14
miles, going through Sebastopol, turn right onto Mirabel Road and go one mile). The address is Intersection of Mirabel
Road at 8600 River Road, Forestville, CA.
Website: http://www.burkescanoetrips.com/
Wine Tasting Class with Catherine Fallis
Thursday, June 19, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Sonoma Ballroom Terrace, Hilton Sonoma Wine Country Hotel
Cost: $25.00 per adult, age 21 or older
Description:
Join us as Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis presents a special wine-tasting event on the Sonoma Ballroom Terrace for adults only, age 21 or older. See Catherine Fallis' bio (.doc).
Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center: Docent-Led Tour and
Cartooning Class
Thursday, June 19, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Cost: $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for youths (ages 4 - 17), $5.00 for seniors (62+), free for children under 3. No transporation provided.
Description:
Mark your calendar and join us to tour one of the most unique museums in the world. A visit to the Charles M. Schulz Museum offers a truly unique atmosphere for our private docent-led group tour of the galleries and exhibit halls. The museum houses permanent exhibits with a collection of over 7,000 original Schulz Peanuts strips from which they draw their exhibits throughout the year.
Our tour will end with a chance to try your hand at cartooning in a
special mini-workshop just for us in the Education Center, which
should delight kids, as well adults! The tour will take
approximately an hour and plan on another half hour to visit the gift
shop or perhaps the ice arena. The museum also has a whimsical
outdoor courtyard with Peanuts statues, one-of-a-kind sculptures and
a kite eating tree! A walk through the Snoopy shaped labyrinth is a
great way to wind down after your visit. For our 2:00 pm private
group tour, a minimum of 10 guests are required to pre-register. The
maximum number of guests is 40. No transporation is provided for
this tour, but maps will be available in the Summer Camp Staff Office
in the Jack London Board Room. The museum is located about 5 minutes
from our hotel. The address is 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa, CA.
Website: http://www.schulzmuseum.org/
Safari West: African Queen Tour
Friday, June 20, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Coach departs from front of hotel at 1:30 and departs from Safari
West at 4:00 pm.
Cost: $46.50 for adults and $38.25 for children, ages 3-12. (Pricing includes R/T transportation by coach, and 18% gratuity for staff.)
Description:
Safari West is the spirit of Africa in the heart of the Wine
Country! Here's a wild idea - a group safari aboard the African
Queen! This is a 90-minute adventure led by one of Safari West's
naturalists. You will board the African Queen, a 25-foot long
trailer adapted with benches and a thatched grass roof for a journey
through the savanah grasslands and breathtaking view of Watusi Lake,
and then it's time to explore on foot. The second half of the tour
allows you to walk through the inner compound, where you'll encounter
giraffe, primates, and birds in the open-air aviary. A minimum of 20
guests are required to pre-register for our group tour. Round-trip
transportation by coach is included in the tour
price. Transportation will be cancelled and associated fees refunded
if registration does not meet required levels. Safari West is located at 3115 Porter
Creek Road, Santa Rosa, CA.
Website: http://safariwest.com/grouptour/
Biodynamic Vineyard Walking Tour and Tasting: Benziger Family Winery
Friday, June 20, 1:15 - 5:00 pm
Coach departs from front of hotel at 1:15 and departs from winery at 4:00 pm.
Cost: $37.00 for adults only (age 21+). (Pricing includes R/T
transportation by coach.)
Description:
Without passion, there is no wine. There is only grape juice. It
takes a heart afire to nurture roots in rocky, sun-drenched soil
through all forces of nature to a fruitful harvest! Take a close-up
look at the vines, learn about the Benziger Family Winery's
biodynamic farming approach, the history of the Winery, get a little
mild exercise and enjoy their breathtaking views! Our 45-minute
walking tour includes terraced vineyards, a crush pad, and the
estate's wine caves. The tour culminates in a guided wine tasting
(included in the price) on the Winery's outdoor Oak Terrace. Two
additional wine samples are offered in the Tasting Room, where a 10%
discount is extended to tour guests interested in purchasing
wine. This private tour for adults only, age 21 and older, is
limited to a maximum of 35 guests. Round-trip transportation by
coach is included in the tour price. Transportation will be cancelled and
associated fees refunded if registration does not meet required
levels. Benziger Family Winery is located at 1883 London Ranch Road,
Glen Ellen, CA.
Website: http://www.benziger.com/
Bicycle Rentals
Friday or Saturday, June 20 & 21, 1:00 - 5:30 pm
Cost: $25 per person (includes bike helmet). (Children must be at least 8 years old.)
Strike out on your own or meet your friends for a cycling adventure
with a rental bike from Getaway Adventures, located approximately 10
minutes from our hotel, at 2228 Northpoint Parkway. Once you have
been outfitted with a bike and helmet, ride directly from the shop
onto a bike path from Santa Rosa to Sebastopol, an easy and mostly
flat 9 to 12-mile (depending on route choice) ride in the Sonoma
countryside. Trail maps will be provided. Your bike will tuned up
and ready to go, and fitted to your height, if you pre-register for a
bike rental. Guests will be cycling on Specialized Comfort bikes,
which may be rented on Friday and Saturday afternoons at the $25 per
day price, provided a minimum of 10 guests pre-register. If the
minimum requirement is not met, the cost will be $30 person. Come by
the staff office in the Jack London Board Room if you would like
information on potential riding partners.
Website: http://www.getawayadventures.com/
Annadel State Park: Guided Hiking Tour
Friday, June 20, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Van departs from front of hotel at 1:30 and departs from park at 4:00 pm
Cost: $35.00 per person
Join us for an invigorating afternoon hike in Annadel State Park. A
van will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the rolling hills
of Santa Rosa's premier park, where beautiful vistas await you. Our
local guide will lead an approximate two-hour hike to Lake Ilsanjo
and then on to a panoramic view point, while acquainting you with the
history, flora and fauna of the area. This approximately 3-mile hike
is rated intermediate and is suited for all abilities. Round-trip
transportation by van is included in the price of the tour, and you
will be supplied with mineral water. A minimum of 10 guests are
required for this tour.
Website: http://www.getawayadventures.com/
Jelly Belly Factory Tour
Friday, June 20, 2:30 pm (suggested time for group to meet at factory)
Cost: Free for adults and children. No transportation provided. Maps are available.
Description:
Step into the Jelly Belly Factory and smell the aroma of chocolate, apricot, cinnamon or pineapple, whatever is being cooked up that day! A visit to the candy making factory in Fairfield, California, located about an hour's drive from our hotel in Santa Rosa, is a sugary delight. During the 40-minute walking tour, Jelly Belly guides will show you a real working factory where they cook up over 150 different sweet treats. Learn the secrets to how they create the legendary Jelly Belly jelly bean, and discover why it takes more than a week to make a single bean. See taffy, chocolates, and wild gummi critters in the making, too. Tours are especially popular and referred to by many as a "unique and sweet experience." They do not take reservations for the tour, so if you would like to tour with members of our group, you should meet there by 2:30. Tours are free and run daily from 9:00 to 4:00 pm. Tours depart approximately every 15 minutes throughout the day and last approximately 40 minutes. The wait for a tour may be as long as 90 minutes during the summer and some holidays, but the typical wait is just 15 minutes.
No group transportation is planned for this tour, but maps will be
available in the Summer Camp Staff Office in the Jack London Board
Room. Please be aware that even though the estimated travel time is
approximately one hour, during peak commute hours, it could be
substantially longer. Please plan to bring strollers or wheelchairs,
as all areas of the Visitor Center and factory tour are fully accessible. The Jelly Belly Factory is located at One
Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield, CA.
Website: http://jellybelly.com/Cultures/en-US/NewsEvents/Stores/Jelly+Belly+Visitor+Center+-+Fairfield.htm
Eco-Sustainable Farm
Saturday, June 21, 1:00 - 4:45 pm
Coach departs from front of hotel at 1:00 and departs farm at 4:15 pm.
Cost: $27.00 for adults, $17.00 for children (who require their own seat on the coach - otherwise free). Parents may decide when children are old enough to be admitted as adults. (Pricing includes R/T transportation by coach.)
Description:
The Occidental Arts and Ecology Center (OAEC) is located in western
Sonoma County on 80 acres of gardens, meadows, and oak, fir and
redwood forests. The Center's bio-intensive organic gardens and
orchards have been a source of inspiration and training for thousands
of gardeners, farmers and landscapers over the past 30 years. The
OAEC is a 501 (c)3 non-profit research, education and organizing
center founded in 1994 by a group of biologists, horticulturists,
educators, activists and artists, working to create ecologically and
economically sustainable communities, which respect and restore
natural ecosystems while satisfying human needs. The Center believes
the most effective way to address environmental problems related to
human development is by cultivating ecological literacy and
developing the capacity of communities and their organizations to
participate in policy processes that affect their lives and the
environment. In a typical year, the Center receives over 3,000
visitors. Children typically enjoy visiting the farm and the tour
itself, and there is a play area available for small
children. Round-trip transportation by coach is included in the tour
price. (The tour is free for children young enough not to require a
separate seat on the bus.) Transportation will be cancelled and
associated fees refunded if registration does not meet required levels. The OAEC is located at 15290 Coleman
Valley Road, Occidental, CA.
Website: http://www.oaec.org/
Shopping in Downtown Santa Rosa
Saturday, June 21, 1:00 - 5:00 pm (suggested time)
Cost: Free. No tour or transportation provided.
Description:
Welcome to Santa Rosa, where everything comes together, wine country and farm country, redwood forests and rivers, lakes and ocean! And in the center, a charming, thriving downtown, lined with intriguing shops and restaurants that delight casual diners and epicureans alike. Get together with friends for an afternoon of shopping. There is no formal tour or transportation planned, but visit the staff office in the Jack London Board Room to pick-up maps and information. Shopping in Santa Rosa is concentrated in three areas: Downtown Main Street (4th Street is lined with shops, restaurants, pubs, bookstores, coffee shops), Railroad Square (historic section on western side of downtown area, with shops, restaurants and antiques stores housed in turn-of-the-century stone buildings), and the Santa Rosa Plaza (mall located at intersection of Highways 101 and 12, featuring 110 major retail as well as specialty stores).
Map of Santa Rosa: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Santa+Rosa,+CA,+USA&sa=X&oi=map&ct=image
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