The 2008 course will be held at Camp Round Meadow in Catoctin Mountain National Park, located approximately 90 minutes northwest of Baltimore. The dormitory-style lodging has cots with mattresses, showers with hot and cold water, and electric outlets. Students will be responsible for bringing their own bedding, towels and mess kit (plate, bowl, cup and utensils). A list of recommended items to bring will be provided to enrolled students. Lectures will take place in the conference center at Camp Round Meadow, which also has a fire circle and lawn for outdoor activities, and will include sessions by SOLO and REI. The practical sessions of the course will take place in the extensive recreational and hiking areas of Catoctin Mountain National Park as well as at the Catoctin WIldlife Preserve and Zoo.
Directions from Baltimore, MD, to Catoctin Park:
- Take I695 beltway to I70 West to Frederick, MD.
- Take Route 15 North to Thurmont, MD.
- Ta-ke Route 77 West (the exit sign says Catoctin Mountain Park).
- Travel approximately 3 miles west on 77
- Turn right onto Park Central Road
- The Visitor Center is on the right.
Students will be randomly assigned to a group (A vs. B) and a specific team (1, 2, 3, 4) Teams will consist of 5 members; groups will consist of two teams (or 10 members). Various course activities, including practical sessions, will be organized based on teams and groups.
Meals will be prepared in a mess hall, and there will be freezer and refrigerator space for storing food. Each person is on his/her own for breakfast and lunch, but the preparation of dinner will rotate between groups. Teams will also take turns cleaning-up. Food and necessities will be purchased during daily shopping runs into town.
