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OFC Family BBQ & Campout || Fri 5pm - Sunday 12pm

07/29/2016 - 07/31/2016

Description

 

Where: 

Gillespie Campsite in Tilden Park (located to the right-most side)

Berkeley, CA. 

 

What:

Our annual East Bay BBQ and Campout is back! 

We're offering three ways for your family to enjoy the great outdoors with each other and other LGBTQ families: 

 

  • Camping Lite (Saturday BBQ only): Arrive Saturday morning/afternoon and enjoy a Saturday BBQ lunch at noon, fun activities, sports, crafty projects, and nature walks. In the evening, warm up by the fire, tell tall tales, and sing songs. Then leave for your own cozy beds whenever you like!
  • Summary: Saturday BBQ + afternoon activities: suggested $10 for adults; kids free
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  • Saturday Night Fever: All of the above plus snacks, dinner, s'mores, Saturday overnight stay, and Sunday breakfast!
  • Summary: Saturday BBQ + afternoon activities + dinner + overnight + Sunday breakfast: suggested $60-$80 per family
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  • Double Header: Friday + Saturday overnights!  We're opening the campsite Friday at 5pm. The first night's food and Saturday morning breakfast will be on you, but we'll be there to keep you company!  Stay overnight, and enjoy all the afternoon programming and OFC BBQ chow from noon Saturday through Sunday morning. 
  • Summary: All programming in Saturday Night Fever + Friday overnight stay: suggested $80-$100 per family

 

 

                                    

 

Registration Details: 

As always, we offer a sliding scale. No one turned away for lack of funds. Suggested fees help cover food, staffing, and camping site rental costs. If you need any camping equipment (e.g. sleeping bags or tents), please call us at 415-981-1960 or e-mail yusni@ourfamily.org.


Registrants will receive an email detailing what we'll provide, suggested gear to bring, and notes about parking at the trailhead.

 

 

 

Friendly OFC Staffer Yusni. Contact them at 415.981.1960 or yusni@ourfamily.org

We strive to make our programs accessible to all families. Please register for accommodations that would help your family participate to the fullest (e.g. ASL interpreter, translator, childcare providers experienced with kids with disabilities, large print materials, gluten-free food options, etc.). If registering within 48 hours of the event, please call 415-981-1960 to ensure receipt of your request.

 

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