Suggested Packing List for Family Reunion

Hello, all! The family reunion is less than two weeks away, and I know Mike and I are both getting very excited! I know most of you are seasoned campers, so you probably have the whole packing thing down pat, but just in case anyone is like me and likes to have a checklist for packing, here are some suggested items to bring. This is in addition to the items you'll be bringing for your assigned meals. We will be contacting each family to finalize the things you'll need to bring for that. (If anyone wants to add to this list, feel free to use the comments section to do so.)

I also strongly encourage you to read over the other Family Reunion posts once again, to familiarize yourself with the rules (we don't want anyone showing up with generators, water balloons, or any other prohibited items) and the schedule. You can see all Family Reunion posts here, or by clicking on the Family Reunion 2013 link at the bottom of this post. Let us know if you have questions about any of this stuff, and we apologize for annoying you all with our requests that you read these posts!

Packing List for Family Reunion at Heise Campground

• Changes of clothes for each member of your family
• Pants
• Shirts
• Underwear
• Socks
• Shoes
• PJs
• Appropriate clothing for activities
• Swimsuit
• Hiking shoes
• Family reunion outfits (lime green, orange, blue, or white)
• Etc.
• Other gear for activities
• Towels
• Golf clubs
• Candy jars - one per member of your family
• Etc.
• Camping gear
• Tent
• Sleeping bags, foam pads, pillows, blankets for each family member
• Camping chairs for each family member
• Flashlights
• Toiletries for each family member
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Brush/hair products
• Bug spray
• Sunscreen
• Any necessary medications
• Sharable supplies
• Any kind of camping lights/lanterns/etc. to use at night
• Trash bags
• Lighters for campfire
• Board games

We also are asking that each family be responsible for their own water, though Jen will be bringing a large water cooler as well. If you could also bring all necessary plates, utensils, etc. for your assigned meal, that would be great. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns about this stuff!

Family Reunion Schedule of Events

Since we know things can get a little chaotic at the family reunion, we decided to put together this schedule, to give people an idea of what will be happening when during the campout. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns about this!

Friday, August 16th
1pm - 2pm: Check in at Heise Campground - The campsites are reserved under Mike's name, and our Group Name is "Bean Family Reunion." Mention this when you check in and you will be given a vehicle pass and your site assignment. This is also where you will pay for the site. (Don't feel obligated to be here at this time - anytime you arrive will be just fine, but check-in starts at 1pm.)

2pm - 3pm: Set up tents, etc.

3pm - 5pm: Free time

5pm - 6pm: Dinner (Jeff and Cailey)

6pm - 6:30pm: Get ready for family photo

6:30pm - 7:30pm: Family photos - Please wear lime green, orange, blue, or white. If you have questions about this, talk to Jen.

7:30pm - 10:30pm: Dessert (Mike and Liz), campfire, games, etc. (Obviously you are free to do whatever you want during this time, but we'll have a table set up near our campsites to hang out together, play games, etc. Please note: Quiet hours at Heise start at 10:30pm, so we will probably need to wrap up our day around then.)


Saturday, August 17th
8am - 9am: Breakfast (Hill family) (Note: Quiet hours last through 7:30am, so please keep this in mind as you are waking up, getting ready for breakfast, etc.)

9am - 10:30am: Grandpa's Bingo

10:30am - 12:30pm: Free time

12:30pm - 1:30pm: Lunch (Brian and Juliana)

1:30pm - 5pm: Free time

5pm - 6pm: Dinner (Piippo Family)

6pm - 7:30pm: Candy jars - Please bring one jar of candy per member of your family.

7:30pm - 10:30pm: Dessert (Mike and Liz), campfire, games, etc. (Again, quiet hours begin at 10:30).


Sunday, August 18th
8am - 9am: Breakfast (Mattson family)

9am - 11:30am: Clean up and take down of tents, etc.

11:30 - Noon: Check-out (must be checked out no later than noon)

Family Reunion - Price List

Hello again, family!

Here is the price list for some activities that are available at or around Heise Campground. We will be posting a schedule for the family reunion soon, but there will be plenty of free time, so feel free to get out and do some of these things.

Campsites
$21.60 per family per night (this is the only money we will be required to pay)

Pool
Adult (12+) = $9
Child = $5

All day pool pass (including pool and hot pools)
Adult = $10
Child = $6

Value Pass (includes pool, hot pools, and water slide)
Adult = $15
Child = $12

Individual Water Slide Rides (this would be with the purchase of a pool pass, not a value pass)
Unlimited rides = $8
7pm to 10pm = $5
3 rides = $1
10 rides = $3

Golf
9 holes = $10
18 holes = $19
Clubs + 2 balls = $6

Zip Line
Between $30 and $75, depending on number of lines/riders


Obviously these aren't the only activities options. There will be plenty of free choices as well, including fishing, hiking, playing in the river, etc. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!

Family Reunion Meal Assignments

Hello Family!

By now we have contacted all of you for your meal assignment preferences for the family reunion, and we appreciate your willingness to help out! Below is the list of assignments for that weekend. We know that outdoor cooking is a little different than cooking in a kitchen, so things may be a little complicated. We want to try to coordinate supplies (so that we don't bring five dutch ovens, five griddles, five bottles of Pam, etc.), so we've created a spreadsheet in Google Drive to help us communicate with each other. We will be emailing the link to this spreadsheet soon. In the first column you will find your family's name. In the second column, please briefly describe what you'll be making for your meal. In the third column, please list supplies and/or ingredients you can and will bring for your meal that can ALSO be shared with others to help in their meal preparation. In the fourth column you can list any supplies and/or ingredients that you need, that someone else may be able to bring. (Sorry if that was confusing - hopefully it'll make more sense when you see the email.) If you have any questions or concerns about these assignments, please don't hesitate to call, text, or email Mike or me.


Bean Family Reunion Meal Assignments
Piippo Family - Dinner Friday night
Hill Family - Breakfast Saturday morning
Brian Bean Family - Lunch Saturday afternoon
Jeff Bean Family - Dinner Saturday night
Mattson Family - Breakfast Sunday morning
Lee Bean Family - Snacks for everyone for whole weekend
Mike Bean Family - Dessert Friday and Saturday night

Family Reunion Info - Map and Rules

Hello, Family!

Here is the first of several posts that will give info about our family reunion! For future reference, we will label all these posts with "Family Reunion 2013," so you can click the label link (at the bottom of the post, under the comments button), or find the link on the right hand side of the blog (under the "Labels" section). Clicking on this link will pull up all the posts related to this year's family reunion.

First of all, we wanted to include a link to a wonderful Google Map that Mike made. This map shows the route from Grandma and Grandpa Bean's house to Heise Hot Springs, and if you zoom in on that area, you will see the individual campsites we have reserved, as well as various fun things to do there! Check it out here (make sure you are using Satellite view, not Map view, for the most accurate map).

Secondly, we need to make you all aware, per the campground managers, of the camp rules. Please read these carefully and go over them with your children. They are as follows:

Heise Campground Rules
1. All campers must register upon arrival.
2. Checkout time is 12 noon. Sites are to be vacated at this time unless prior arrangements have been made with the office (*note: prior arrangements have NOT been made with the office, so we will all need to be gone from the campground by 12 noon on Sunday, August 16th).
3. Each vehicle must have a vehicle pass with the gate entry code. Do not give this code to anyone.
4. Only two vehicles allowed per registered camper.
5. Fires are allowed in the fire pits provided. Do not move fire pits.
6. Place trash in cans provided, not in fire pits.
7. Do not leave your fire unattended. Put it out when you leave.
8. Horseshoes are allowed in designated areas only.
9. Quiet hours are from 10:30pm until 7:30am. After 10:30, you should not disturb neighboring campers. Quiet hours are strictly enforced.
10. Generators will not be operated in the campground (except for power outages).
11. No drinking to excess or loud parties.
12. Pets must be kept on a leash, kept quiet, and picked up after. Do not leave dogs unattended in or around your RV or campsite.
13. No fireworks or water balloons allowed in the campground.
14. No big rugs. They kill the grass.
15. Any violations of these rules may be grounds for evictions. No refunds.

Thanks, everyone! If you have any questions, let Mike or I know. We will continue to post more info to the blog as the family reunion gets closer!