JUMP INTO ADVENTURE THIS SPRING BREAK!

News FROM February & March 2014 JUMP INTO ADVENTURE THIS SPRING BREAK! Kick back and let lose while spending your 2014 Spring Break vacation at Camp Lake James! Now is the time to plan your spring break adventures! Whether it s kayaking through the coves, watching the sunset from the dock, or letting your imagination run wild at kid s camp Spring Break is a time to take a hiatus from the demands of your daily routine. The Camp offers a variety family programing for all ages and interest along with unique amenities for children and adults. Mark your calendars and make your reservations for your Spring Break vacation at Camp Lake James! Don t forget to book either the Lake Side Cabin or the Hully Gully cabin if you re home isn t quite finished yet. It s the perfect basecamp for your spring break adventure! Check out Kid s Camp and Teen Quest Adventures on page 2 of the newsletter. FEBRUARY & MARCH HOURS OF OPERATION: DAILY HOURS OF OPERRATION CANTEEN 11 a.m. 6 p.m. CAMP OFFICE 9 a.m. 6 p.m. EXPO ** Weather Dependent ** SPRING BREAK HIGHLIGHTS: Sunday, April 12 Easter Egg & T-shirt Tie-Dye Friday, April 18 Sip & Social Saturday, April 19 Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch Tuesday, April 15 & 22 Tennis Clinics Tuesday, April 22 Earth Day Recycled Art Craft Friday, April 25 Wine Tasting on the Dock Saturday, April 26 Field Games & Ice Cream Social

Spring Break Kids Camp & Teen Quest KIDS CAMP Our kid s day camps are filled with exciting adventures, imagination, nature, lake exploration, and much more. The outdoors has a way of inspiring children. Let Camp Lake James bring out your child s confidence and creativity while building lasting memories & friendships this Spring Break! Week 1: Monday, April 14 Friday, April 18, 2014 from 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Week 2: Monday, April 21 Friday, April 25, 2014 from 9 a.m. 2 p.m. COST PER CHILD Weekly Rate: $175 Daily Rate: $40 TEEN QUEST ADVENTURES If you are between the ages 12 17 and looking for an epic spring break activity, then we have the program for you! Teen Quest adventures designed to build leadership skills, increase confidence, and most importantly to have a crazy fun time. Teen Quest gives teenagers in The Camp community the opportunity to expand their comfort zones and create friendships with their peers in a safe and educational environment. If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our Teen Quest team then start by signing up for our spring break challenges! Thursday, April 17 Adventure Hike & Photo Scavenger Hunt Thursday, April 24 Geocaching Exploration & Picnic Lunch FEBRUARY & MARCH MEALS TO-GO Don t miss out on one of the best Camp secrets this month. Sit back and relax this weekend while Connie does the cooking; all you will need to get ready is your appetite! Cost Per Meal: $32 (serves 4-6 adults) Commit to ALL 4 December Meals To Go for $120 Meals will be ready for pickup after 5 p.m. on Friday or any time on Saturday. FEBRUARY: Friday, February 7 Citrus Salad, Beef Bourguignon, Egg Noodles, Broccoli Polonaise, and Chocolate Mousse Friday, February 14 Italian Salad, Chicken Marsala, Gnocci with Brown Butter and Mizithra Cheese Cannoli Friday, February 21 Creole Slaw, Blackened Catfish, Ranch Potatoes, and Chocolate Bread Pudding Friday, February 28 Santa Fe Black Bean and Corn Salad, Stuffed Peppers, Corn Muffins, and Churros Cupcakes MARCH: Friday, March 7 Tossed Green Salad, Chicken Teriyaki with Baby Bok Choy and Snow Peas, Sticky Rice, and Cookies Friday, March 14 Wilted Spinach Salad, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, Mashed Potatoes, Baby Sweet Peas with Mint, and Trifle Friday, March 21 Italian Tomato Salad, Spicy Sausage and Beef Lasagna, Garlic Bread, and Fudgy Brownies Friday, March 28 Cole Slaw, Southern Pulled Pork, Grilled Corn on the Cob, Cloverleaf Rolls, and Pecan Pie

LABOR DAY CELEBRATION FEBRUARY PROGRAMS GROUNDHOG DAY KID S CRAFT & GAMES Date: Saturday, February 1 Age: 5 12 yrs. old Cost: $5 per child Pre-Registration: Thursday, January 30 Groundhog s Day is celebrated in Canada and the United States on February 2nd each year. We watch our favorite groundhog on this day. If it is cloudy, he will come out of his burrow and, tradition says, spring will start soon. If it is sunny, he will see his shadow and scoot back into his burrow for six more weeks of winter sleep. Come out to The Camp to learn a few more fun facts about the groundhog and participate in our games and crafts to celebrate the holiday! HOMEMADE VALENTINE CARD CRAFT Date: Sunday, February 9 Cost: $3 per person Pre-Registration: Friday, February 7 Show your loved ones how much you care with a homemade Valentine s Day card made straight from the heart. Use buttons, bows, and embellishments to add sophistication and style to these Valentine s Day cards -- your special someone will love this homemade gift! WINESDAY WEDNESDAY Date: Wednesday, February 12 Age: 21 yrs. and older Cost: $10 per glass Pre-Registration: Monday, February 10 If you re looking for a fun evening out with your friends or significant other, Winesday Wednesday at The Camp is the place for you! We host a fun-spirited wine tasting social with a relaxed atmosphere one Wednesday every month. These fun wine tastings highlight 3-5 wines from a variety of wine distributors tasted side by side with Chef Connie s delicious spread of light appetizers that will delight your taste buds. SATURDAY SOCIAL: SWEETHEART SOCIAL Date: Saturday, February 15 Cost: $15 per Adult / $8 per Child Pre-Registration: Thursday, February 6 Share the love with us at The Camp for this month s Saturday Sweetheart Social. It is going to be a fabulous evening to spend with a loved one, family, or friend(s). Mingle by the fireplace while enjoying Chef Connie s Valentines menu and drink specials. Kids will have their own menu and can participate in valentine s crafts in the game room. VALENTINES 2014 MENU: Shrimp Caesar Salad Strawberry Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette Steak Oscar ((NY Strip topped with crab asparagus and Bearnaise sauce) Duchess Potatoes with Truffle Oil Grilled Mixed Vegetables Assorted Artisan Dinner Rolls Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Sauce Complimentary Glass of Champagne Children s Menu Spaghetti and Meatballs Veggies with hummus Heart Cookies

FEBRUARY PROGRAMS TOM CREEK FALLS HIKE Date: Saturday, February 15 Pre-Registration: Thursday, February 13 This easy hike is excellent for families and children, with a reward at the end that everyone will look forward to. You ll see a lush cove hardwood forest, huge boulders, and possibly an old mining shaft. Kids will love the small pool at the base of the 60-foot falls perfect for skipping stones. Bring the whole family and meet us at the trail head at 1 p.m. Hike Statistics Difficulty: Easy Total Length: 0.8 mi Trail Tread Condition: Few Obstacles Climb: Climbs Gently Lowest Elevation: 2000 ft Highest Elevation: 2120 ft Total Elevation Gain: 120 ft Hike Configuration: Out-and-back Starting point: Parking area just before bridge on Huskins Branch Road, about 8 miles from Marion, NC. Directions: Take Route 126 to US-70 W in Nebo 6.8 mi / 13 min Follow US-70 W and NC-226 N to Huskins Branch Rd in North Cove 12.8 mi / 18 min Turn right onto US-70 W 5.1 mi Turn right onto NC-226 N/US-221 BUS N/N Main St Continue to follow NC-226 N/US-221 BUS N 2.6 mi Turn right onto NC-226 N/US-221 N 5.1 mi Turn left onto Huskins Branch Rd Destination will be on the right 1.3 mi / 4 min MELTED CRAYON ON CANVAS CRAFT Date: Sunday, February 16 Cost: $8 per person Pre-Registration: Friday, February 14 Join us for an afternoon family craft where you create your own colorful melted masterpiece! All you need to bring for this activity is your creativity and our Camp staff will provide the rest. COMMUNTIY TRAIL MAINTENANCE DAY Date: Saturday, February 22 Pre-Registration: Thursday, February 20 Join our Camp Staff for a community trail maintenance day. Discover your outdoors, meet people and give back to the special places where you hike, explore, and play. Bring the whole family for an experience that will be meaningful, rewarding and fun! PICTURE FRAME STRING ART CRAFT Date: Sunday, February 23 Age: 12 yrs. and older Cost: $15 per person Pre-Registration: Friday, February 21 String art is characterized by an arrangement of colored thread strung between points to form abstract geometric patterns or representational designs such as the state of NC. The string color of choice is wound around a grid of nails hammered into a wooden board. We will provide all supplies needed and you can choose the template for your design. This craft requires the use of a hammer and nails so we ask that only ages 12 and older participate. Children younger than this age limit can participate with the supervision of an adult.

MARCH PROGRAMS OLD WILDLIFE CLUB HIKE Date: Saturday, March 1 Age: Atie Whole min volorper Family autpat. Guerostis nit vel Pre-Registration: utpat. 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So for that reason we Cost: $5 per person will be celebrating this Irish tradition at The Camp in true Pre-Registration: Friday, February 28 Western NC fashion with a specialty microbrew tasting and green beer special! And as always, Chef Connie will Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a carnival celebration, a Atie min volorper autpat. Guerostis nit vel usci eummolut wis nonulla provide amet ipsummo a variety of num themed nullut snacks nullan and velenim treats eu to facillaore type of holiday that dissolves the usual boundaries of compliment the drinks. polite society in favor of over-indulgence. utpat. 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MARCH PROGRAMS SHAMROCK STEPPING STONES Date: Sunday, March 16 Atie Age: min Whole volorper Family autpat. Guerostis nit vel Cost: $12 per stepping stone utpat. Pre-Registration: Tummy nullam, Friday, quipis March nullutem 14 nos crafting project that will bring new life into your home! 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Date: Saturday, Ut wisi. March 22 duipsustisl ulla am qui essi estrud CATAWBA eum FALLS pratum er HIKE suscipis dolortie dolobore do Date: Sunday, March 30 Ratem ipit la faccum quis nim eros exer zzrit amet, consectem et irillum ipis eril odio odolupt atumsan velit loborer ostrud Age: 12 yrs. and older sismodo Cost: $15 ea per adit wall augait planter wis nulla feum ing init wismodip eugiamet irit ilis dolenim eum del ute commolenit vullaore tio od Pre-Registration: Thursday, March 20 this num simple dignis wall nostisi. planter project. It s a charming mod magna way faccum to add to num quisismodit Catawba wisi Falls is zzriureros one of Western dio digna North feugait Carolina s am do dolore best doloreet vel ipis nim quissi ea Pre-Registration: faccum- esectet Friday, aliscid March uissequat 28 exer atis et, quam Kick off the new season by bringing the outdoors in with an empty wall in a hallway or kitchen, and once the planter Blue Ridge waterfalls. 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Tummy nullam, quipis nullutem nos loreet iril iriureros enibh euisim Length: veliquat 1.5mimin hent accum ipsum in velisisim del do Steepness: Climbs Moderately acilla faci ea consequ ipsusto exeriureetum autat landipit nim augiam dolore eu ing eniate delisci duisis nonsequipsum Allowed do- Uses: veliquisi. Hiking auguerat, conulput utpatinis dolorer Tread aest- Condition: od Moderately min henibh Rough er sim veriure conum Blaze Color: None Directions: feugait BUILD ipis YOUR eum alis OWN nonsequis BLUE nulput BIRD lum HOUSE lenis augait venim irit, velit loreet From lorpero I-40 west Ore bound magna take commodip Exit 73 el dunt aliquis aut Date: Sunday, March 23 Turn left at the stop sign and go under the highway. augiat. Time: Ut 1 wisi. 3 p.m. duipsustisl ulla am qui essi estrud eum pratum er suscipis dolortie dolobore do Take the first right onto what appears to be the eastbound end of the exit ramp. 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SEASONAL RECIPE: Butternut Squash Salad with Hazelnuts Atie min volorper autpat. Guerostis nit vel utpat. Tummy nullam, quipis nullutem nos INGREDIENTS: acilla faci ea consequ ipsusto exeriureetum autat landipit nim augiam dolore eu By Melissa Rubel o 3 1/2 cup(s) butternut squash, diced feugait ipis eum alis nonsequis nulput lum o 3 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil o augiat. Kosher Ut salt wisi. & freshly ground pepper o 1/2 cup(s) blanched hazelnuts o Ratem 3 cup(s) ipit la baby faccum arugula, quis nim 3 ounces eros exer o 1 medium head frisée, torn into sismodo bite-size ea pieces adit augait wis nulla feum ing o 3 ounce(s) prosciutto, torn into endiat. bite-size Corper pieces iure molenim veniamcommy o 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) snipped chives o 2 1/2 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar o Tue 2 tablespoon(s) minis ad moloreet hazelnut nim in oil henim zzriusci eummolut wis nonulla amet ipsummo loreet iril iriureros enibh euisim veliquat DIRECTIONS: FEBRUARY Atie min volorper autpat. Guerostis & nit MARCH vel usci eummolut FITNESS wis nonulla amet ipsummo num nullut nullan velenim eu facillaore min hent accum ipsum in velisisim del do auguerat, conulput utpatinis dolorer aesting eniate o Preheat delisci duisis oven nonsequipsum to 425 degrees dolenis augait venim irit, velit loreet lorpero Ore magna commodip el dunt aliquis aut F. veliquisi. On a baking sheet, toss squash with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast 20 minutes, until tender. Spread hazelnuts in a pie plate and toast 6 duipsustisl minutes, ulla am until qui essi golden. estrud Let eum cool, then pratum chop. er suscipis dolortie dolobore do zzrit amet, o In consectem a large bowl, et irillum toss ipis arugula, eril odio odolupt atumsan velit loborer ostrud frisée, prosciutto, chives, hazelnuts, and squash. In a small init wismodip eugiamet irit ilis dolenim eum del ute commolenit vullaore tio od doloreet microwave-safe vel ipis nim quissi bowl, ea faccummod magna with faccum vinegar num and quisismodit hazelnut wisi oil zzriureros dio digna feugait am do dolore mix remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. eros at, quatue dolendre moluptatet incipis commy niatum nonsed tatue dolobortinis Microwave dressing until hot, about 1 minute. Pour dressing over salad, toss well, and serve. num nullut nullan velenim eu facillaore utpat. Tummy nullam, quipis nullutem nos loreet iril iriureros enibh euisim veliquat min hent accum ipsum in velisisim del do Join our fitness instructor Susanna Oliver, and get your mornings started off right! She will teach you acilla all there faci is ea to consequ know about ipsusto circuit exeriuree- training auguerat, and the ins conulput and outs utpatinis of our dolorer equipment. aest- tum Cost autat Per Class landipit nim MEMBER: augiam $7 dolore & GUEST: eu ing $10eniate delisci duisis nonsequipsum do- feugait ipis eum alis nonsequis nulput lum FEBRUARY CLASSES : lenis augait venim irit, velit loreet lorpero augiat. Ut wisi. duipsustisl ulla am qui essi estrud eum CIRCUIT TRAINING Wednesday, February 5 @ 10 a.m. Ratem CIRCUIT ipit TRAINING la faccum quis Wednesday, nim eros exer February zzrit 12 amet, @ 10 consectem a.m. et irillum ipis eril CIRCUIT TRAINING Wednesday, February 19 @ 10 a.m. sismodo CIRCUIT ea TRAINING adit augait wis Wednesday, nulla feum ing February init wismodip 26 @ 10 a.m eugiamet irit ilis dolenim veliquisi. Ore magna commodip el dunt aliquis aut pratum er suscipis dolortie dolobore do odio odolupt atumsan velit loborer ostrud eum del ute commolenit vullaore tio od MARCH CLASSES : doloreet vel ipis nim quissi ea faccum- mod magna faccum num quisismodit wisi zzriureros dio digna feugait am do dolore CIRCUIT TRAINING Wednesday, March 5 @ 10 a.m. Tue CIRCUIT minis ad TRAINING moloreet nim Wednesday, in henim zzri- March eros 12 at, @ 10 quatue a.m. dolendre moluptatet incipis commy niatum nonsed tatue dolobortinis CIRCUIT TRAINING Wednesday, March 19 @ 10 a.m. For more information or to sign up for a class please CIRCUIT TRAINING Wednesday, March 26 @ 10 a.m. call 828-391-6866 or email activities@camplakejames.com

POLAR PLUNGE RE-CAP! Brrrrrrrrrrr The Groundhog Is More Tue minis ad moloreet nim in henim zzri- Than a Weather Man! Wednesday, January 1 was a sunny, crisp, and cold 44 degrees Fahrenheit when Atie over min 30 volorper plungers autpat. jumped Guerostis into nit vel the Camp Lake James pool for the 3rd usci eummolut wis nonulla amet ipsummo num nullut nullan velenim eu facillaore annual utpat. polar Tummy plunge. nullam, quipis nullutem nos loreet iril iriureros enibh euisim veliquat min hent accum ipsum in velisisim del do acilla faci ea consequ ipsusto exeriureetum autat but landipit with nim a quick augiam retreat dolore to eu The water was COLD at 39 degrees Fahrenheit the hot tub everyone warmed up quickly! feugait Thanks ipis eum to alis ALL nonsequis of you who nulput lum joined us for this year s Polar Plunge! augiat. Ut wisi. 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