Camp Trinity is a weekend organized by members of Holy Trinity Parish and held on the grounds of Shrine Mont in Orkney Springs, Virginia.  The weekend program includes faith, fun, and family-oriented activities for young and old, including morning and evening prayer services, an ice cream social, campfires, hayrides, an evening dance, and lots of time for visiting old friends and making new ones.  Camp Trinity offers an extensive program of spiritual, educational, and recreational activities for adults and children.  Parents and other volunteer members of the community coordinate the programs and supervise activities for children and youth.  Each participant is expected to help out by donating time during the weekend to one or more of these activities.

Some participants attend each activity on the program; others prefer to use the weekend as a time of private relaxation and reflection.

When will Camp Trinity take place?
In 2008, Camp Trinity will begin with dinner on Friday, September 19, and end after lunch on Sunday, September 21.

What is Shrine Mont?
Shrine Mont is a retreat center in a historic facility owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia.  It has served as the site for Camp Trinity for nearly 20 years.  The Diocese owns 1,100 acres of forest land featuring trails, lakes, hills and streams at the edge of the George Washington National Forest, a stone's throw from the West Virginia state line.  For more information, click here.

Where is Shrine Mont?  How long does it take to get there?
Shrine Mont is located in the town of Orkney Springs, off I-81 just north of Harrisonburg, VA.  It takes 2.5 hours to drive to Shrine Mont from Washington, DC – longer if traffic is congested.

What kind of lodging is available at Camp Trinity?
There are several different kinds of lodging at Camp Trinity to which you may be assigned.  Shrine Mont offers a variety of modest, Victorian rooms that can accommodate 2 adults and 2-3 children in each room with one private bath.  High-school age participants usually stay (with adult supervision) in a bunkhouse facility located on the grounds of Shrine Mont but away from the lodgings of their families.  Cribs can be requested from Shrine Mont if reserved in advance.

Do we need to bring food for the weekend?
All meals are included in the registration fee.  Meals are served buffet-style and families share tables with others.  Each household also is asked to donate snack foods, fruit, or other munchies to a hospitality center that is open for all during the weekend.

How much does it cost?
The registration fees are as follows:

		Early Bird by July 1	Regular Rates July 2-Aug. 15	Late Fees after Aug. 15
Adults		$130	$140	$155
Teens	(13 – 20 years)	$100	$100	$100
Pre-teens	(8 – 12 years)	$90	$90	$90
Children	(3 – 7 years)	$70	$70	$70
Children	(under 3)	$25	$25	$25

Please note:  The cost of the weekend is capped at $475 per family.

Registration costs cover two nights lodging, six meals, and all activities for the weekend.   Payment details are included on the registration form.

Scholarships and deferred payment are available.  For more information contact:
Paul or Cathy Quinn at (703) 532 – 8073   OR  Jim or Annette Hennessey at (703) 532 – 0240.

Can I bring my children's friends without their parents?
Possibly.  This is discussed on a case by case basis and is dependent on registration numbers.

What are the volunteer activities?
Camp Trinity is a cooperative effort.  Many wonderful activities are available during the weekend for which your help is needed.  Each adult is expected to volunteer about two hours during the weekend.  This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people as well as to help divide the responsibilities and avoid overburdening a small number of attendees.

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SOUNDS GREAT!!!  How do I register?
Registration forms can be picked up at the back of church, or downloaded from one of the following links:

2008 Registration Forms	(Word Form)
2008 Registration Forms	(PDF PDF)

Registration will begin on April 5, 2008, and completed applications will be accepted on first-come, first-serve basis until registration is full. Applications will be considered complete (and space will be reserved) only if only if