Pledge Retreat - Revision history

Bobalover-2: /* List of Retreat Sites */

2019-01-18T19:57:12Z

List of Retreat Sites

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	*Spring 2015, ([[Wu Class\|Wu]]): Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (Folsom, CA)		*Spring 2015, ([[Wu Class\|Wu]]): Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (Folsom, CA)
	*Fall 2015 ([[Pfeffer Class\|Pfeffer]]): Hidden View Campground (Raymond, CA)		*Fall 2015 ([[Pfeffer Class\|Pfeffer]]): Hidden View Campground (Raymond, CA)
			*Spring 2017 ([[Bhatt Class\|Bhatt]]): Brannan Island State Recreation Area (Rio Vista, CA)
			*Fall 2017 ([[Penny Class\|Penny]]): Brannan Island State Recreation Area (Rio Vista, CA)
			*Spring 2018 ([[Nguyen Class\|Nguyen]]): Brannan Island State Recreation Area (Rio Vista, CA)
			*Fall 2018 ([[Louie Class\|Louie]]): Brannan Island State Recreation Area (Rio Vista, CA)

	=Retreat Site Descriptions=		=Retreat Site Descriptions=

Dadinh: /* Personal Supplies */

2016-02-18T22:42:31Z

Personal Supplies

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	===Sleeping===		===Sleeping===
	*sleeping bag		*sleeping bag
	*pillow <- optional		*pillow <- optional but highly recommend.
	*extra blankets		*extra blankets <- highly recommend if you are going to be sleeping in cars. (actives only)
	*pledge binder (for interviews!)		*pledge binder (for interviews!)

	=== Clothing ===		=== Clothing ===
	*underwear		*Extra pair of underwear
	*warm jacket		*warm jacket
			**Extra points if it is a rain jacket
	*t-shirts		*t-shirts
	*sweater		*sweater
	*warm pants
	*jeans		*jeans
	*good outdoor shoes		*good outdoor shoes
			**Running shoes are recommend for fellowship activies.
	*flip-flops (for showers)		*flip-flops (for showers)
	*~~rain clothing (if needed)~~		*Towels
	*~~towel~~		**Lately people really haven't taken showers at pledge retreat...so only bring it if you CAN'T stand the fact of not taking a shower.
	*pajamas		*pajamas (to sleep with)
	*socks		*socks
	*gloves		*gloves
	*beanie		*beanie
	*Pledge Retreat CAN be COLD!!! Bring warm stuff!! People always underestimate how cold it will be. Extra layers are advised! Thermals are smart in some locations.		*Pledge Retreat CAN be COLD!!! Bring warm stuff!! People always underestimate how cold it will be. Extra layers are advised! Thermals are smart in some locations.
			**During the day though, pledge retreat can get REALLY HOT. So try to find a balance between having cloths for the cold nights but something to prevent you from dehydrating during the day.

	=== Miscellaneous ===		=== Miscellaneous ===
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	=== Things to Keep in Mind ===		=== Things to Keep in Mind ===
	*it will be cold at night (make sure you have a warm sleeping bag and warm clothing). If you don't have a sleeping bag for pledge retreat, contact Pledge Parents as soon as possible.		*it will be cold at night (make sure you have a warm sleeping bag and warm clothing). If you don't have a sleeping bag for pledge retreat, contact Pledge Parents as soon as possible.
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	*pack smart, try to only have 1 duffle bag and make sure the clothes you packed are warm (your driver will have to take group camping gear as well so space will be limited)		*pack smart, try to only have 1 duffle bag and make sure the clothes you packed are warm (your driver will have to take group camping gear as well so space will be limited)
	*food, tents, and group lighting will be provided, but bring lanterns/flashlights for personal use. Also if you have tents, please contact Pledge Parents.		*food, tents, and group lighting will be provided, but bring lanterns/flashlights for personal use. Also if you have tents, please contact Pledge Parents.

Dadinh: /* Sleeping */

2016-02-18T22:35:53Z

Sleeping

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	===Sleeping===		===Sleeping===
	*sleeping bag		*sleeping bag
	*pillow		*pillow <- optional
	*extra blankets		*extra blankets
	*pledge binder (for interviews!)		*pledge binder (for interviews!)

Dadinh: /* Sleeping */

2016-02-18T22:35:40Z

Sleeping

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	==Personal Supplies==		==Personal Supplies==
	===Sleeping===		===Sleeping===
	*camp pad		*sleeping bag
	*sleeping ~~pad~~
	*pillow		*pillow
	*extra blankets		*extra blankets

Dadinh: /* Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (Granite Bay, CA) */

2016-02-18T22:34:04Z

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (Granite Bay, CA)

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	* During [[Wu Class\|Wu Term]] a lot of campers got mosquitoes bites. Bug spray wasn't enough to combat the mosquitoes.		* During [[Wu Class\|Wu Term]] a lot of campers got mosquitoes bites. Bug spray wasn't enough to combat the mosquitoes.
	* Very small site. Not recommend to handle 80+ people.		* Very small site. Not recommend to handle 80+ people.
			* People tend to leave the campsite in order to get Mac Donald's for breakfast.

	==Hensley Lake Recreation Area (Raymond, CA)==		==Hensley Lake Recreation Area (Raymond, CA)==

Dadinh at 22:30, 18 February 2016

2016-02-18T22:30:54Z

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	'''Pledge Retreat''' is retreat organized for, and occasionally by the [[pledge retreat chair]]. Usually involves camping, but has also come in the form of lock-ins at various locations. The purpose of pledge retreat is to allow the [[pledges]] and [[pledge parents]] to get to know each other better.		'''Pledge Retreat''' is retreat organized for, and occasionally by the pledge retreat chair. Usually involves camping, but has also come in the form of lock-ins at various locations. The purpose of pledge retreat is to allow the [[pledges]] and [[pledge parents]] to get to know each other better.

	=List of Retreat Sites=		=List of Retreat Sites=

Dadinh at 22:30, 18 February 2016

2016-02-18T22:30:36Z

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	'''Pledge Retreat''' is retreat organized for, and occasionally by the [[pledge ~~class~~]]. Usually involves camping, but has also come in the form of lock-ins at various locations. The purpose of pledge retreat is to allow the [[pledges]] and [[pledge parents]] to get to know each other better.		'''Pledge Retreat''' is retreat organized for, and occasionally by the [[pledge retreat chair]]. Usually involves camping, but has also come in the form of lock-ins at various locations. The purpose of pledge retreat is to allow the [[pledges]] and [[pledge parents]] to get to know each other better.

	=List of Retreat Sites=		=List of Retreat Sites=

Dadinh: /* Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (Granite Bay, CA) */

2016-02-18T22:29:32Z

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (Granite Bay, CA)

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	===Cons===		===Cons===
	* Poison oak		* Poison oak
	* Other campers may be nearby		* Other campers may be nearby. So volume must be kept down at a minimum and quiet hours is highly recomend to be enforced at 10 PM.
	* During [[Wu Class\|Wu Term]] a lot of campers got mosquitoes bites. Bug spray wasn't enough to combat the mosquitoes.		* During [[Wu Class\|Wu Term]] a lot of campers got mosquitoes bites. Bug spray wasn't enough to combat the mosquitoes.
	* Very small site. Not recommend to handle 80+ people.		* Very small site. Not recommend to handle 80+ people.

Dadinh: /* Hensley Lake Recreation Area (Raymond, CA) */

2016-02-18T22:28:52Z

Hensley Lake Recreation Area (Raymond, CA)

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	* Has power outlets in the gazebo area, if needed. Highly recomend to bring power strip since a lot of people charge their phones.		* Has power outlets in the gazebo area, if needed. Highly recomend to bring power strip since a lot of people charge their phones.
	* There is a play ground.		* There is a play ground.
	*		* A very big fire pit which can be used to make smores at the end of the second day. So recomend to bring a lot of burning wood since it goes by really fast.

	===Cons===		===Cons===

Dadinh: /* Cons */

2016-02-18T22:28:13Z

Cons

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	* Phone signal isn't the greatest here. So communication with drivers is usually VERY difficult.		* Phone signal isn't the greatest here. So communication with drivers is usually VERY difficult.
	* When getting close to the campsite, assuming it is night time, since the campsite is next to farm lands, there isn't a lot of light on the way to the site. So high beam is high beam is recommend in order to see.		* When getting close to the campsite, assuming it is night time, since the campsite is next to farm lands, there isn't a lot of light on the way to the site. So high beam is high beam is recommend in order to see.
	* Due to the recent drought, the lake isn't a ~~like~~ right now.		* Due to the recent drought, the lake isn't a lake right now.

	==Sunset State Beach (Watsonville, CA)==		==Sunset State Beach (Watsonville, CA)==

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	*Spring 2015, ([[Wu Class\|Wu]]): Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (Folsom, CA)		*Spring 2015, ([[Wu Class\|Wu]]): Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (Folsom, CA)
	*Fall 2015 ([[Pfeffer Class\|Pfeffer]]): Hidden View Campground (Raymond, CA)		*Fall 2015 ([[Pfeffer Class\|Pfeffer]]): Hidden View Campground (Raymond, CA)
			*Spring 2017 ([[Bhatt Class\|Bhatt]]): Brannan Island State Recreation Area (Rio Vista, CA)
			*Fall 2017 ([[Penny Class\|Penny]]): Brannan Island State Recreation Area (Rio Vista, CA)
			*Spring 2018 ([[Nguyen Class\|Nguyen]]): Brannan Island State Recreation Area (Rio Vista, CA)
			*Fall 2018 ([[Louie Class\|Louie]]): Brannan Island State Recreation Area (Rio Vista, CA)

	=Retreat Site Descriptions=		=Retreat Site Descriptions=