What is Camp Trinity?
For over twenty-six years, members of Holy Trinity Parish have organized  Camp Trinity as a weekend of activities and quiet, of solitude and fellowship, of prayer and games, of meeting old friends and making many new ones. Held at a historic hotel, Virginia House, on the grounds of Shrine Mont in Orkney Springs, Virginia, the weekend’s program includes faith and fun activities for all ages with your Holy Trinity family, including morning and evening prayer services, an ice cream social, soccer and capture the flag games, 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. Each participant is expected to help out by donating time during the weekend to one or more of these activities. 

I’m not into camping; how rustic is Camp Trinity?
Not very.  Located at a historic summer camp, campers are housed in hotel rooms with private bathrooms, linens, and towels.  There are no televisions, radios, or telephones in the rooms.  Meals are provided at the Virginia House and programs are held inside.   Teens do camp together in unheated bunkhouses with separate shower facilities located up the hill from the Virginia House.

What are meals like? I have a picky eater.
Menus are determined by ShrineMont and served in the communal dining room. For between-meal snacks and picky eaters, the Hospitality Room is open all times except during meals.  Campers provide hospitality snacks, and peanut butter & jelly, cheese & crackers, fruit and veggies are always available.  Refrigeration and microwaves are not available.

Who can participate?
All members of Holy Trinity Parish are welcome at Camp Trinity.  Programs are designed for all walks of life, and the weekend is richer with a diverse community participating.  While it is possible for children to attend with another family, each situation is decided on a case-by-case basis, and is dependent on registration numbers.

How do I register?
The registration form is located online at www.trinity.org/parishlife/camptrinity.
After filling out the form, return it, along with payment, to: 

Holy Trinity Church/Camp Trinity
3513 N Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

If you use the online payment system, you may email the completed form to: camptrinity@holytrinitydc.org.

When does registration begin?
Registration began on May 1, 2011, 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
• The entire form is completed, AND
• Payment is included

How much does Camp Trinity 2011 cost?   (2011 RATES)
Adults (21 years and over)  $165 by August 15; $175 after August 15
Teens (13-20 years)        $111
Pre-teens (8-12 years)    $  98
Children (3-7 years)         $  78
Under 3 years                  $  30 

What do registration fees cover?
Registration costs cover two nights lodging, six meals, and all activities for the weekend. 

Do you offer discounts or scholarships?
The Camp Trinity Committee is trying to keep the weekend as affordable as possible for all participants. 

If financial assistance is needed, costs may be capped at $490 ( 2011 RATES) for families registering by August 15 (for families registering after August 15, the cap is increased to $515) 2011 RATES.  Some scholarships (both partial and full) and deferred payments are available by contacting Cathy Quinn (cathy.quinn@verizon.net | 703.532.8073) or Father Horak (mhorak@holytrinitydc.org | 202.337.2840).

Do you offer refunds?
• Deposit is nonrefundable.
• Full refund (less deposit) if written cancellation is received by August 15.
• If written cancellation is received between August 16 and September 5, half of the registration payment is refunded (less the deposit). 
• No refunds are given after September 5.

Can I pay for Camp Trinity on-line?
Yes, you may pay using Holy Trinity’s online giving program.  Select “Make a One-Time Donation” and select “Holy Trinity Parish” from the “Organization” drop-down list, then select “Camp Trinity” from the “Donation Type” drop-down list.  You may pay your deposit at that time, and set up “recurring donations” with the last payment set up for August 15, 2012.  You will receive a confirmation of your transactions by e-mail.  Payment date must be included on your registration form in order for your application to be processed.  

How can I help at Camp Trinity?
Camp Trinity is a cooperative effort which offers an extensive program of spiritual, educational, and recreational activities for adults and children.  Volunteer committee members of the community coordinate the programs and supervise activities for children and youth.  Some participants in Camp Trinity attend each activity on the program; others prefer to use the weekend as a time of relaxation and reflection.

With such a rich program, many volunteers are needed.  In order to divide the responsibilities and to avoid overburdening a small group of attendees, each adult is expected to volunteer for one task or a minimum of one hour during the weekend.  
 
How do I volunteer?
Please review the volunteer choices and indicate your preferences on the volunteer assignment form. Parents with children or teens at Camp Trinity will be assigned to a children or teen’s program volunteer slot.  If all the volunteer slots have been filled, we will assign you to your next volunteer choice.  Late registrants will be placed in volunteer positions most needed and not necessarily given their chosen volunteer assignment.  Please indicate if there are times that are not possible for you to volunteer (e.g., you know you are arriving late on Friday night) so that we can place you in a volunteer position that works for everyone.

What are the different volunteer options?

Children’s Activities
 Nursery/Pre-K: Morning program for children aged 2 to pre-K
 Children’s Program:  Kindergarten/1st Grade; 2nd/3rd Grade; 4th/5th Grade. 
 Middle School Program: Grades 6-8
 High School Program.  Adults are needed for various aspects of the program, including to sleep at teen camp with the high schoolers and to chaperone teen activities
 Sports Activities: Saturday morning soccer game for pre-K through 5th grade / Saturday afternoon “Capture the Flag” game open to kids of all ages
 Hayride Monitor
 Saturday Evening Dance Chaperone

Hospitality 
 Hospitality Worker: The hospitality room has drinks and snacks available Friday evening 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Hospitality workers staff the hospitality room, setting out food, monitoring activities, and supervising cleanup of the hospitality area.  This volunteer opportunity is a great way to meet new people!
 Toddler Breakfast Set-Up:  While the hospitality room is closed during mealtimes, cereal and fruit is provided from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. for families with young early risers. The volunteer is responsible for opening the hospitality room for families with young children, setting out cereal, milk, fruit, and juice, and closing the hospitality room when breakfast starts.  Ideal for a parent who will have a young child awake at that time!
 
Logistics
 Lend us your muscle for an hour, helping set up chairs, rearrange furniture in the meeting rooms, set up audio equipment, and other equipment needs for the weekend.  Many hands make light work!

More Questions About Camp Trinity?
Further details about Camp Trinity, the registration procedures, and a downloadable copy of this form are available at www.trinity.org (click on Parish Life, then click on the Camp Trinity link).  For other questions, contact:

• Cathy Quinn (cathy.quinn@verizon.net | 703.532.8073) 
• Chris Kehoe (ckehoe@holytrinitydc.org  | 202.903.2811) regarding finances