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Frequently Asked Questions • I've been to CAMP before. Is this like CAMP?The weekend shares some of the same great attributes of CAMP. It is a safe, accepting, attitude-free environment. You may be familiar with the virtues of CAMP: Self, Respect, Growth, Celebration, and Community. The focus of CAMP is Community. The focus of Q-Spring is Self. Q-Spring is about working on the individual and about exploring and celebrating new ways of thinking about your self as a person. To support that difference the format of the weekend is different. It is shorter and more focused. We believe you will find it fresh yet at the same time familiar. • Where will Q-Spring take place? It is held at a conference center a short ferry ride from Seattle. The center is in a comfortable, charming waterfront setting. • Where will I sleep? You will be staying in cabins built in the 1930's that have been updated with running water, electricity and heat. We will be putting no more than 6 to 8 guys in a cabin, and there will be room to spread out. • Can I bring my tent or RV/camper? No, the property we are staying at is not set up for people to bring or use tents or other camping equipment. • When should I leave Seattle and when will I get home? Registration and check in will begin at 5:30pm on Friday, May 9th. We recommend people leave Seattle mid-afternoon to allow for freeway and ferry traffic. Ferry times and directions will be provided in your welcome packet. Q-Spring will end at 4:30pm on Sunday. In order to create a cohesive communal setting we ask you to arrive on time and commit to stay for the weekend. • How will I get there? You will receive directions in your welcome packet. We encourage people to carpool, as parking spaces are limited. We will make a reasonable attempt to help match riders with rides. • What should I bring?
Essentials: Sleeping gear (either a sleeping bag or sheets/blankets), pillow Towels for showering Toiletries (shampoo, soap, tooth brush, tooth paste, deodorant, etc.) Any prescription medications you require Season-appropriate daytime and warm night-time outfits and footwear Optional: A flashlight with a reliable power source Between meal snacks Sun block or sunscreen Insect repellant Fun stuff for day and evening free time (games, cards, Frisbees, telescopes, massage oil, etc.) Please do not bring: Alcohol, illegal substances, fireworks Attitude Dogs or any other pets • Is this therapy? No. While we will do our best to create a supportive and safe environment, the organizers of this event are not mental health professionals - otherwise we would charge you a lot more! • Why is this a drug and alcohol free event? This weekend is focused on connecting with yourself and others and being real. We ask people to respect that by not bringing drugs or alcohol to this event. • Will I have fun? Abso-freakin-lutely! We're fabulous! Expect a healthy balance between introspection and frivolous fun. • I still have more questions! Contact Q-Spring |