Relaxing Beach Camping Weekend at Anastasia Beach - Thu, May 5 2011, Fri, May 6 2011, Sat, May 7 2011, Sun, May 8 2011

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Relaxing Beach Camping Weekend at Anastasia Beach

The Basics:

Event Type:

Camping

Event Location:

St. Augustine, FL

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, May 5 2011, Fri, May 6 2011, Sat, May 7 2011, Sun, May 8 2011 7:00 pm >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 12:00 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Mar 1 2011 9:30 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Apr 7 2011 12:00 pm

Event Duration:

4 days, 3 nights

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Trip Leader(s):

Scott Bennett
Pam

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Member Cost:

$40.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

22 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Wouldn't you love to wake up next to the peaceful sounds of the ocean? Or at night time, step out of your tent for some stargazing on an empty beach?

Well, join us this weekend, and you'll get to!

We managed to snag us some prime sites at a campground just off the beach in St. Augustine at Anastasia Beach state park. By just off the beach, we mean less than a minute walk to the pristine, privately owned beach. This is a Very popular camping spot that we tried to get last year but discovered you need to reserve the spots 6 months or more in advance. If you attended the Faver Dykes trip last year I think you'll find the campground similar with a fair amount of privacy provided by the Palmettos. The big advantage to this trip is that we'll be on the beach rather than the marsh:)

This will be a relaxing, "luxury" car camping trip; we will have easy access to restrooms and hot water showers. Our campground also has a restaurant/snack bar, and we'll be only minutes from the heart of St. Augustine.

Depending on who ends up signing up, we may want to bring our bikes and/or boats (kayaks, canoes, etc.). Your trip leaders may be able to use a trailer to transport some of those items, but anyone using it will need to chip in extra for the gas. We'll sort that out once we know who is signing up and what they are bringing. In the end, it may be easier to just rent bikes and boats once we get there.

You'll be on your own foodwise for this trip; there are literally hundreds of restaurants nearby, and you always have the option of doing your own campfire meals. However, if it turns out that the group does want to do a few group meals, we can discuss closer to the date. Do bring a snack to share for our campfire at the end of the day!

So, what else will we do besides chill out at the beach and wander around historic St. Augustine?

We're definitely going to eat a dinner at a place called Caps By The Sea one night. Be prepared to wait at least a few hours once we get there, but trust us, it will be worth it! This is of course optional, but you won't want to miss it.

Another thing we're going to do (probably on Saturday morning) is visit Gatorland. The name may evoke thoughts of a cheesy 1950's tourist trap (as indeed this place once was), but don't be fooled! This place is a very responsibly run nature preserve and education center. It is home to the second largest natural rookery in the state of FL; bird fans, bring your cameras! Also, like the name suggests, they have gators. LOTS of them. Every gator that exists in the world today also exists at Gatorland. We'll plan to spend about 3 hours here, give or take.

Other than that, what's on the schedule? Honestly, not much. There are tons of wondeful things to do in and around St. Augustine. You could easily spend a few days just getting to know the city and its' museums.

Other than the two planned events, your trip leaders will offer suggestions for things we can do as a group, and I hope everyone will participate! But mostly, this trip is about relaxing at the beach. But do feel free to offer your suggestions, too! Perhaps you've spent time in St. Augustine and can turn us on to some other fun things to do!

Required Items to Bring:
Camping gear (comfort camping, but keep in mind we'll be driving a long distance and the more stuff you take in the vehicle, the less room you have for people. Think green!)
Cash for firewood ($5-$10 per person)
Cash for carpool
Cash/card for entrance to Gatorland, meals, etc.
Sunscreen
Your own food if you don't want to dine out
Clothes, meds, etc.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Bugspray
Camera
Glow in the dark toys for night time games at the beach
Camp chair

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Will be emailed prior to departure.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

775Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

12:00 pm

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Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $310.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

As always, SUV/ HOV drivers encouraged to drive! Think Green!

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$40.50/Person

Cost Includes:

Camping fees for the weekend.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Thu, Apr 7 2011.

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: If you cancel on or before Apr 7, you will receive a full refund less a $5 administrative fee. No refund if you cancel after Apr 7 unless someone replaces you and pays in full, then you will receive a full refund less a $5 administrative fee.

Event is rain or shine however the trip leader may cancel if extreme weather conditions are forecast.