Summer Camp in the Rockies 2010

Sunday, July 25th - Sunday, August 1st, 2010
Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, CO

NEW: Summer Camp in the Rockies 2010 Group Photo

As we celebrate our 30th Annual Aikido Summer Camp in the Rockies, we reflect upon the many bonds of friendship that have taken root and grown strong over the years. Aikidoists of all styles, from all walks of life, and from many corners of the globe have trained together on our mats, manifesting on a small order O’Sensei’s dream.

Note: Online registration for the full and non-training plans is now closed, but we are still accepting paper registrations for those plans. (Online registration for independent plans is still open.)

The character kou, beautifully rendered especially for our 30th Anniversary camp by Saotome sensei, symbolizes these bonds of love, family and friendship, and the harmony and good will this camp has engendered throughout the aikido community.

We hope you will join us, and our beloved teachers, as we gather to celebrate both the past and the future of our aikido training. All students of Aikido, regardless of affiliation, are sincerely invited to join us for our 2010 Summer Camp in the Rockies.

Quick Links/Info

Instructors

Mitsugi Saotome shihan
Aikido Schools of Ueshiba, Sarasota, Florida

Frank Doran shihan
Aikido West, Redwood City, California

Hiroshi Ikeda shihan
Boulder Aikikai, Boulder, Colorado

Flyer

Please download and post this flyer at your dojo:

Registration

Registration begins February 19, 2010. To ensure your space, please register early! Please note, this being our 30th year we expect camp to fill up quickly.

We are pleased to offer the availability of online registration and payment, with secure credit card processing through PayPal. We encourage both local and international participants to use this convenient registration method.

All persons must be registered in advance. No on-site registrations. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis by actual date of online registration or by post-mark date, if mailed. An individual registration form must be completed by each participant and include either full payment or deposit. Each space at camp must be used by the individual registrant, and may not be shared.

A confirmation of your registration and payment, along with more information about camp, will be sent to you within two weeks. Please allow for this turn-around time before contacting us to confirm your registration.

Camp participants must be 15 years of age or older by May 1. Parent or guardian must sign and witness a minor’s registration/release form. If a minor attends camp without a parent or guardian, the parent/ guardian must also provide a letter designating an adult camp participant as the person responsible for the minor during camp.

Full Plan

The Full Plan includes lodging on campus, meals and training fee for the entire camp. Rooms are double occupancy only; no single rooms are available.

Fee is due in full when registering through PayPal.

Non-Training Fee

Fee is due in full when registering through PayPal.

If you have a roommate preference, please indicate his/her name on your Registration & Waiver form. Before doing so, [ 1 ] be sure he/she intends to come to camp and [ 2 ] be sure that he/she indicates you on his/her registration form. Mutual requests will be honored — and rewarded!

Roommate Preference

Each pair of mutually pre-arranged roomies will each receive a 2-punch Aiki Café Punch Card at Check-in. Must be present to win.

Each room contains twin beds and has an attached bath. Linens, blankets and towels will be provided.

Rooms at Colorado Mountain College are available to camp participants from check-in on Sunday, July 25 through the morning of Sunday, August 1, only. If you plan to be in the area before or after Camp, you must arrange to stay off campus.

Independent Plan

The Independent Plan includes only keiko for the entire camp. Participants on this plan need to make their own lodging arrangements prior to camp. Meals may be purchased in the dining hall if desired. Parents please note: the campus does not offer many activities for non-training family members; you may wish to consider independent lodging in nearby Glenwood.

Independent Lodging

There are a variety of lodging options in the Glenwood Springs area, including hotels, motels and cabins. Your best source of assistance is the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Reservations, 888.445.3696. To avoid any costly disappointment, be sure you have a confirmed Summer Camp reservation with Boulder Aikikai before booking any non-refundable reservations.

Camping

There are many Forest Service campgrounds within 13-30 miles of campus. For information, contact the Forest Service at 970.963.2266 or visit or visit www.recreation.gov. For reservations, call 1.877.444.6777.

Meals

Meals will be served in the CMC dining hall. Service will begin with dinner on July 25, and end with a continental breakfast on August 1. Three meals will be served daily. Please be sure to indicate your meal preference, meat, vegetarian or gluten/lactose free, on your registration form. All meals are included in the Full Plan package. Those with Independent/Camper lodging arrangements may purchase any of their meals in the dining hall.

Cancellation Fees

All cancellations will be considered final; your registration cannot be reinstated. However, you may reregister with a new postmark date.

Getting Here

The Colorado Mountain College Spring Valley Roaring Fork Campus is located 10 miles south of Glenwood Springs and 40 miles north of Aspen. The college is approximately 200 miles west of Denver. We suggest that you fly directly to Aspen and rent a car. An alternative is to fly to Denver, rent a car, and enjoy the scenic four-hour drive to camp. The facilities in the Glenwood Springs/Aspen area are in high demand in August; it’s important that you make travel and lodging arrangements early.

Please be aware that Boulder Aikikai has limited ability to provide transportation from both Denver and Aspen to camp. We appreciate your making every effort to arrange your own transportation.

Wednesday, July 28 is a “free day” for sightseeing and enjoying the area. There are a variety of activities for both individuals and groups, including river rafting, hiking, spelunking, fishing, mountain biking and horseback riding. All activities may be arranged at camp. Training with senior students will also be available.

Checkout

Our Summer Camp officially ends on Sunday morning, August 1. Our last class ends at 12:30pm on Saturday, July 31. There will be a Saturday afternoon checkout for those electing an early departure. Saturday evening we will organize a group visit to the Hot Springs Pool in Glenwood.

Final checkout is by 9:00am Sunday morning.

Contacting Us

Find the latest Summer Camp updates on the web.

We also have an FAQ list of frequently asked questions and answers about Summer Camp 2010:

Don’t Forget

For convenient, instant online registration and credit card payment, visit www.boulderaikikai.org/sc.

For printable PDF brochures and registration forms, go to www.boulderaikikai.org/sc.

Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis in the order that they are received. If Camp is full, you will be notified and placed on the waiting list.

Please mark “no signature required” if you send your registration by overnight mail.

Registration/release forms and payments must be received at the same time or they will not be processed. Incomplete registration forms will not be processed. Please take time to read and complete the form in its entirety. Online registrants will be required to sign a paper copy of the form at camp check-in.

All registrants will receive a second mailing with more information and reservation confirmation. You will be asked to respond with information about your departure date and time. This information helps us to control costs and keep prices down.

Colorado Mountain College is a drug and alcohol-free campus.

Schedule

Sunday, July 25

Monday & Tuesday

Wednesday, July 28

Thursday & Friday

Friday evening:

Saturday, July 31

Sunday, August 1