Mark your calendars friends!
Family Work Camp will be held at the Ben Lomond Quaker Center from Tuesday, July 30th, through Sunday, August 4th, 2024. The work will be led by Quaker Center Maintenance Technician Ben Hofvendahl, other Quaker Center staff, and participant volunteers.
Guess what? The Orchard and Redwood Lodges are just about full for Family Work Camp 2024. We still have space for campers and commuters.
First time at FWC? Perfect! Family Work Camp is a joyous celebration of community, collective labor, Spirit and fun. After gathering for dinner on Tuesday, July 30th, we’ll spend the next four days divided into work crews. We’ll work on various projects for three-hour shifts between breakfast and lunch, and then spend the afternoons and evenings doing other things together, such as hiking, singing, resting, visiting the San Lorenzo River or a nearby Friends’ pool, or doing nothing at all. For decades, FWC has been a special favorite for parents, grandparents, teens and children.
What kind of work will we do? There will be a number of options to choose from, which will include both heavy and light work, and outdoor and indoor projects. All skill levels are welcome. Experience is welcome but absolutely not necessary to attend and participate. There will be a trail maintenance crew, a wood-splitting crew, an indoor letter-writing crew, a brush-clearing crew, and several projects as yet to be announced.
“Do I have to be in a family to attend?” As with all Quaker Center programs, all are welcome at Family Work Camp. You are welcome to join us whether you are flying solo, coming with friends or family members.
I’m a teen and I want to come but my parents can’t bring me this year. Can I come without my parents? Family Work Camp is a beloved annual gathering for teens and young adults. If you want to come and your parent(s) or guardian aren’t able to bring you, you may be able to come with a responsible adult sponsor over 25 years old. If you’re a teen that fits this description, or an adult who might be willing to sponsor a young person, get in touch with us.
How much does Family Work Camp cost? We don’t want finances to prevent anyone from attending, and like all our programs, FWC will use a Pay-As-Led fee structure. We ask you to consider how much you can comfortably contribute towards this week of service and fun. Housing with be in Quaker Center’s Orchard and Redwood Lodges, and campsites will be available. Meals will be prepared by Tod Nysether.
Questions? Send an email to mail@quakercenter.org or give us a call at (831) 336-8333.
