This is a page from the 2018 event that we are keeping for reference. :)

2018 BTL Schedule

As of 09.26.18. Subject to change. Activity Details HERE
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE, DOWNLOAD:
  • Directions to Camp Lodestar HERE
  • Star Gazing Resources HERE
  • Explore Lodestar Nature Trail Resources (to come)

Friday, October 12: REMEMBER LODESTAR

Theme: Rejoice in the friendships and spirit of Lodestar past.
 
1:00 - 4:30 - ARRIVAL – Follow signs to Lodge
  • Check in at the Lodge, find your building and bunk, unpack, wander around, smell, and sense Lodestar again.
 
4:30 - GATHERING (social time) - Lodge
5:00 - WELCOME
  • Review Schedule and Activities
  • Camper introductions
 
6:00 - DINNER - Lodge
  • Business – camp rules and information
 
7:00 - REMEMBER LODESTAR - Lodge
  • Gathering continued. What did Lodestar mean to you? 
 
8:30 - CAMPFIRE CIRCLE - Campfire, below the Lodge
  • Singing and S’mores
  • Bring your guitars, and get ready to sing your favorite Lodestar songs! Songbooks will be provided.
 
FOR LODESTAR NIGHT OWLS:
LATE NIGHT MOVIE - Lodge
  • Self-led, informal. Blog
 
STAR GAZING - The Meadow (meet and coordinate with others at the Lodge)
  • Self-led, informal.
  • Bring your celestial stories, star chart, telescopes, and a flashlight!
  • More HERE

Saturday, October 13: RENEW LODESTAR SPIRIT

Theme: Refresh the play and spirit of  Lodestar again.
 
FOR LODESTAR EARLY RISERS:
7:00 - 8:00 - CHAI TEA - BBQ Area (backside of the lodge)
  • Blog

8:00 - THE DOUG SAUNDERS BREAKFAST - - Lodge
  • Remember * Renew * Rejoice (continued)

9:30 - TAI CHI INSPIRED MOVEMENT- Stage
 
10:00 - 12:30  ON-GOING ACTIVITIES, your choice:
  • Art and Crafts. Pending. Location TBD.
  • Explore Lodestar Nature Walk - Meet in Lodge. Leader-led.
  • Jam sessions - Find your friends with instruments and find your place.
  • Sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Ping Pong, Horseshoes - Main Camp Area
  • Table Games available in the Lodge.
  • Just hang out, anywhere you like.
 
12:30 - LUNCH
  • Remember * Renew * Rejoice (continued)

2:00 - RIVER OUTING - N. Fork Mokelumne River  - 20 min. Drive - Meet at the Lodge
  • Drive, or catch a ride, to the River! Driving directions HERE
 
2:00 - 5:00  ON-GOING ACTIVITIES, your choice:
  • Art and Crafts. Pending. Location TBD.
  • Explore Lodestar Nature Walk - Self-led.
  • Jam sessions - Find your friends with instruments and find your place.
  • Sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Ping Pong, Horseshoes - Main Camp Area
  • Table Games available in the Lodge.
  • Just hang out, anywhere you like.
 
3:30 - 4:30 - BUZZ’S QUIET TIME – Location of your choice.
 
5:00 - GATHERING (social time) - Lodge
  • Postcards  - Write home.
 
6:00 - DINNER - Lodge
  • Remember * Renew * Rejoice (continued)
 
8:00 - CAMPFIRE - GREENWOOD JAMBOREE
  • More singing and S’mores
  • Bring a song, a poem, a story, something to share!
 
10:00 - DANCING  - Lodge

SNIPE HUNT, REDUX - cancelled.
  • BREAKING NEWS: We are very sorry to report the Snipe Hunt has been cancelled due to (un)popular opinion. Blog

FOR LODESTAR NIGHT OWLS:
LATE NIGHT MOVIE - Lodge
  • Self-led, informal. Blog
 
STAR GAZING - The Meadow (meet and coordinate with others at the Lodge)
  • Self-led, informal.
  • Bring your celestial stories, star chart, telescopes, and a flashlight!
  • More HERE

Sunday, October 14: REJOICE LODESTAR FOREVERMORE

Theme: Celebrate life and the part Lodestar played in yours.
 
FOR LODESTAR EARLY RISERS:
7:00 - 8:00 - CHAI TEA - BBQ AREA (backside of the lodge)
  • Blog
 
8:00 - BREAKFAST - Lodge
 
9:30 - GROUP PHOTO - The Meadow

10:00 - REJOICE MEMORIAL - Eymann Grove
  • List here

11:30 - PACK AND CLEAN UP
 
12:30 - LUNCH
  • Closing out activities
  • Postcards continued.
 
1:30 - CLOSING CIRCLE - The Meadow
 
2:30 - CAMP CLEAN UP AND CHECK OUT