Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Astoria / Seaside KOA: April 19-22, 2018




Thursday, April 19 at 3:00 pm to Sunday, April 22 at 11:00 am.


Cost:  Sliding scale $5 - $20 nonrefundable registration fee per family plus the cost of your site.  The registration fee goes to supplies. 

Scroll down for REGISTRATION info and more photos.


Join us on Earthday weekend at the popular Astoria/Warrenton/Seaside KOA, right across the road from an entrance to Fort Stevens! 

Your KOA spot includes all you can eat pancakes for breakfast and use of the indoor pool as well as many other activities, such as volleyball, basketball, mini golf, jumping pillow, giant chess, horseshoes and more!  Activities for an extra charge include bike rentals, tie dying shirts and making your own stuffed animal.  Families are welcome to host additional activities as well! 

There are a variety of options for lodging and camping at a variety of prices – tent sites, RV sites with hookups, cabins both with and without bathrooms and kitchens.   Reservations will be handled by each individual family. Base prices range from $29 to $172 per night, so there is really something for everyone!  

PLEASE NOTE: All prices and fees are subject to change by the KOA.  Please verify prices when you call in! 


Base Rates (Our group will get 10% off these rates *before* the extra fees and taxes are added - make sure to note Additional Fees below.)


Tent Village: $34/night   (features covered area with table and electricity; won’t be near most of group, max of 6 people)

RV Hookup site: $55/night   (water, sewer, electric and cable; max of 6 people; can be used for car camping plus tenting but will be same price)

1 Room Camping Cabin: $60/night   (no bathroom or kitchen but has electricity and heat; sleeps 5 in double/single bunk + single/single bunk)

2 Room Camping Cabin: $62/ night    (no bathroom or kitchen but has electricity and heat; sleeps 6 in double + single/single bunk + single/single bunk)

Small Deluxe Cabin: $145/night   (bathroom and kitchenette; sleeps 4 in double + Single/single bunk)

Large Deluxe Cabin: $170/night   (bathroom and kitchen; sleeps 6 in double futon + double + single/single bunk)

All sites have excellent free Wifi coverage.

To hold your space requires a deposit for the cost of one night.  The block I reserved was based on what people asked for on the Facebook group, but more sites can be added if space is available. (see below).  

Additional Fees

Base rates are for 2 people.

Extra People: $5.50 each + Tax (per person/per day); Children 10 and under FREE

Resort Fee: $10.00 a day + Tax (per day/per site)

Pets: $1.00 each/night + Tax (limit of 3)
No Pitbulls, Rotweilers, Dobermans or any of their mixes are allowed 

Extra Vehicle: $5.00 per day + Tax

Oregon Lodging Tax: 13.8%

Cancellation policies for sites vary, so please verify with the KOA for your spot, but in general, cabins require a 7 day notice and RV and tent sites require a 48 hour notice.  All cancels incur a $10 fee.

HOW TO REGISTER:


Cost:  Sliding scale $5 - $20 registration fee per family plus the cost of your site.   



FIRST, call the KOA and tell them you are with the LARK group.  The number is 503-861-2606Do NOT use the 800 number or online system or you will not get the discount!  Reserve the spot you want and pay the deposit. You can refer to the map below in selecting your site.   Lodging will be handled by each family individually.  Please make sure you understand the cancellation policy set by the KOA.   Please DO NOT do the SECOND and THIRD steps until you have booked a site with the KOA!

Contact Lisa at larkunschoolingevents@gmail.com if they are out of the type of spot you want.  We may be able to add more to our block if space is available. 

SECOND:  AFTER making sure you have a spot, send your registration fee via PayPal to larkunschoolingevents@gmail.com.  

THIRD:  Send an email with the title "KOA Registration - Your Family Last Name(s)"  to larkunschoolingevents@gmail.com including:

Names of participants
Ages of children
Which spot you are in at the KOA.










 

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Nehalem State Park: Sept 13-16, 2018 - SOLD OUT





NOTE:  All spots are currently SOLD OUT.  You can contact Lisa at larkunschoolingevents@gmail.com if you would like to be placed on a waiting list or notified if somebody wants to sell their space.  

Join us for several fun filled days with other unschoolers on the beautiful Oregon Coast.  We are excited to finally be planning a State Park get together!  We chose Nehalem because of the way the yurts are positioned in the park,  and they have a large meeting hall and cool trees in the area behind the yurts.  The campground is next to the beach community of Manzanita, which offers shopping and a nice handful of restaurants.   

Registration


$30 per family - non refundable - this fee goes to the cost of the meeting hall and supplies for activities.

Camping Options (prices without registration) 


Yurts sites and RV/tent sites both have a maximum of 8 people per site. Prices are for 3 nights.


Yurt Site: $179


The yurts have beds for 5. People can sleep on the floor or you can put up a tent on your site. You can also park an RV in the driveway if it is under 24 feet.  (There are no plug ins for RVs at these sites however.) 
Yurts have heat and electricity, but there is no water inside.  
You need to supply your own bedding.

All yurts are rated as ADA accessible.

RV or Tent Site: $101

The nights in September may be COLD, so if tenting is your plan, be prepared!
For RV spaces please specify length so we can assign you to an appropriate spot.

RV sites have electricity and water.  There is a dump facility at the campground. 


NOTES: 


There are a few yurts which accept pets (up to 2 cats or dogs) for a $10/night fee.  They will go first come, first served to families who pay and request a pet yurt.  NO PETS IN THE OTHER YURTS. Please contact Lisa before registering if having a pet yurt is essential for your family.  


You may only park one car or a car and trailer combination at any of the spots (yurt or RV / tent). Extra vehicles are $7/day, paid to the park when you enter, and they must be parked in a separate lot.



Cancellation Policy

Registration fees are NOT refundable, but you may sell your spot to another family.   Please contact Lisa for more instructions. 


REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS


Please choose one of the amounts below and send your payment via Paypal to larkunschoolingevents@gmail.com.  Please make sure you choose "Sending to a Friend" so the event does not incur any fees.  


Send a separate email entitled "Nehalem 2018 Registration" with your family name.  For example:  Nehalem 2018 Registration for the Smith Family.  Please include: Names of attendees, ages of children, pet requests for yurts and length of RV is applicable. 

One yurt with registration: $209


One RV / tent site with registration: $131


For more information about Nehalem State Park, visit their website.


For more information about Manzanita, visit their website


If you have any questions, please email Lisa at larkunschoolingevents@gmail.com. 



Deer visitors at one of the campsites
Large Meeting Hall

Lots of table space and a fire pit next to Meeting Hall
A typical yurt at Nehalem

Yurt interior

All event sites are in the A loop. 

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Astoria/Seaside KOA: April 20 - 23, 2017




Thursday, April 20 at 3:00 pm to Sunday, April 23 at 11:00 am.


Cost: $20 nonrefundable registration fee per family plus the cost of your site. 

Scroll down for REGISTRATION info and more photos.


Join us on Earthday weekend at the popular Astoria/Warrenton/Seaside KOA, right across the road from the entrance to Fort Stevens! 


Your KOA spot includes all you can eat pancakes for breakfast and use of the indoor pool as well as many other activities, such as volleyball, basketball, mini golf, jumping pillow, giant chess, horseshoes and more!  Activities for an extra charge include bike rentals, tie dying shirts and making your own stuffed animal.  Families are welcome to host additional activities as well! 

There are a variety of options for lodging and camping at a variety of prices – tent sites, RV sites with hookups, cabins both with and without bathrooms and kitchens.   Reservations will be handled by each individual family. Base prices range from $29 to $172 per night, so there is really something for everyone!  


Base Rates (Our group will get 10% off these rates *before* the extra fees and taxes are added - make sure to note Additional Fees below.)


Tent Village: $29/night   (features covered area with table and electricity; won’t be near most of group, max of 6 people)

RV Hookup site: $51/night   (water, sewer, electric and cable; max of 6 people; can be used for car camping plus tenting but will be same price)

1 Room Camping Cabin: $61/night   (no bathroom or kitchen but has electricity and heat; sleeps 5 in double/single bunk + single/single bunk)

2 Room Camping Cabin: $62/ night    (no bathroom or kitchen but has electricity and heat; sleeps 6 in double + single/single bunk + single/single bunk)

Small Deluxe Cabin: $139/night   (bathroom and kitchenette; sleeps 4 in double + Single/single bunk)

Large Deluxe Cabin: $172/night   (bathroom and kitchen; sleeps 6 in double futon + double + single/single bunk)

All sites have excellent free Wifi coverage.

To hold your space requires a deposit for the cost of one night.  The block I reserved was based on what people asked for on the Facebook group, but more sites can be added if space is available. (see below).  

Additional Fees

Base rates are for 2 people.

Extra People: $5.50 each + Tax (per person/per day); Children 10 and under FREE

Resort Fee: $10.00 a day + Tax (per day/per site)

Pets: $1.00 each/night + Tax
No Pitbulls, Rotweilers, Dobermans or any of their mixes are allowed 

Extra Vehicle: $5.00 per day + Tax

Oregon Lodging Tax: 13.8%

Check out this link for more information about the camping sites, including floorplans.  (Scroll down to WAYS TO STAY.)

Cancellation policies vary, so please verify with the KOA for your spot, but in general, cabins require a 7 day notice and RV and tent sites require a 48 hour notice.  All cancels incur a $10 fee.


HOW TO REGISTER:


Cost:  $20 registration fee per family for the entire event plus the cost of your site.  Optional: if you wish to add a donation to start a scholarship fund, there are many families that would appreciate it!  


This fee covers supplies and the rental of the space where we will hold a potluck and other activities.  

The registration fee is non refundable, but you may sell your spot to another family.

FIRST, call the KOA and tell them you are with the LARK group.  The number is 503-861-2606 and you will choose 1 for Registration. Reserve the spot you want and pay the deposit. You can refer to this map in selecting your site.   Lodging will be handled by each family individually.  Please make sure you understand the cancellation policy set by the KOA.   Please DO NOT do the SECOND and THIRD steps until you have booked a site with the KOA!

Contact Lisa at larkunschoolingevents@gmail.com if they are out of the type of spot you want.  We may be able to add more to our block if space is available. 

SECOND:  AFTER making sure you have a spot, send your registration fee via PayPal to larkunschoolingevents@gmail.com.  (Optional: you can add a donation of any amount to help us start a scholarship fund. Anything you send above $20 will automatically be applied to that fund.)

THIRD:  Send an email with the title "KOA Registration - Your Family Last Name(s)"  to larkunschoolingevents@gmail.com including:

Name of participants
Ages of children
Which spot you are in at the KOA.

You will receive a confirmation email back after I have received your registration fee.

Scholarships:  As these events are just starting out, we do not have much available in the way of scholarship funds.  We might be able to cover 1 or 2 registration fees, depending on how many people participate or if we get any donations.  Let me know if your family is in need of a registration waiver. 

Large Indoor Swimming Pool with High Ceilings

Mini Golf Course

There are a variety of bikes to rent.

Interior of a 1 Room Camping Cabin

All set up for tie dye - tons of colors available!

Gorgeous heart pattern creation

The large bounce pillow was tons of fun! 

Mining activity with several options

Swings and other outdoor games

Spacious meeting area with lots of tables and chairs available

More activities in the Bigfoot Building

Screen available for movie nights

And yet even more activities! 
Playground

Map of the Campground

The KOA is only 1 mile from the Fort Stevens shipwreck beach! 




Saturday, April 2, 2016

Camp Dakota, July 8-10, 2016

PLEASE read ALL details before registering as this is a NON REFUNDABLE event! 


SPACE FOR 15 CAMPERS STILL LEFT!


RV SITES ARE FULL -  THERE IS ROOM TO PARK SMALLER CAMPER VANS OR TRAILERS ALONG THE EDGE OF THE GROUP SITE - SEE MORE DETAILS BELOW AND ASIDE NOTE  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RESERVING YOUR OWN SPOT (SEPARATE FROM THE GROUP AREA.)

Join us for a fun camping adventure in the Oregon forest!  Just an hour South of Portland, with a long list of optional add on activities, including panning for gold, zip lines, ropes courses, disc golf, paintball and more!   Scroll to the bottom for lots of photos!

Event runs from July 8 at 2 pm to July 10 at 6pm.  We need to vacate the group camp by 11am on Sunday, but non RVs can continue to make use of the camp as Day Use until 6pm.  For optional add ons, see below in the registration area. 





* Cost is $15 per person (2 and under free).  There will be NO REFUNDS for this event.  However, you can sell your spot to another family up to July 1.  Participation will be limited to 50 people.  Prices are per person for the entire weekend, with 2 and under being free.
Cost includes:
Paintball entry and equipment rental for all guests for the entire weekend.  Includes basic rental package + unlimited air refills.  Paintballs not included.  Individual paint purchase required upon initial entry.
Discount on zip lines for all guests includes $10 off 6 zip line tour or $20 off 10 zip line tour.
Discount on high challenge course or kids course - $5 off per person.

* This event is for TENTS and RVs ONLY – please read carefully if you have an RV!  There are only 2 hook up spots for RVs, which will go to the first 2 people to pay for them. One is 20 and one is 30 amp.  The camp said we could probably park 1 more RV near the hookups .  They thought it would be safe not to count camper vans and Eurovans as RVs though, as there is a good amount of parking for cars. There are no actual water hookups for RVs, but there is water available to fill your tank.  ***After the area near the hookups is full, you will be in the parking area if you bring something like a camper van or small trailer.   To get a better idea of where you would be parked, check out the map below.  We will be in the area marked 46/47/48, and parking will be around the edge of the loop.  UPDATE: RV HOOKUPS ARE FULL.  If you only would want to come with hookups, you can contact me with your name, and I can give it to people if they are looking to sell their spot. Or you are welcome to get your own hookup site and come to the group area to hang out, but the other hookup sites at the camp are not near the group area.

*There is NO DUMPING facility for RVs.  The closest ones are in Molalla or Silverton, depending on which direction you are heading.

* There are NO flush toilets on the site!  The porta potties get emptied every Friday, so they should last the weekend easily.  The showers are about a 10 minute walk, but they have a parking area if you want to drive to them.  The showers are coin operated at .25 per minute. 

* Drinking water is provided at the site.

*Group site description: 

We will be in sites 46/47/48 (see map below) There will be a community yurt with electricity!  I will provide a microwave and hopefully a mini fridge there.   The yurt also has an air hockey table and a foosball table!  There will be limited availability to charge phones, plug in computers, etc.  There is only one table in the yurt, but there is a table on the porch as well.
The rest of the site features:  a large area for tent campers, a horseshoe pit, volleyball area, large briquette BBQ 5 picnic tables, a 10 x 10 canopy and a large group fire pit.

*Dogs are fine in the camp – they just need to be on a leash or confined at all times.

* There is NO CELL SERVICE and NO WIFI in the camp.  They said there are a couple places you might get one bar with your arm in the air lol, but basically expect to not have service.  There is a small town about 15 minutes away you can drive to for service.

* The camp has a very small store, with just things like firewood, marshmallows, graham crackers and snacks. There is also a deli that sells pizza, coffee drinks and a few other things.  The closest convenience  store is about 15 minutes away.  The closest full grocery store is about 30 minutes away.  Come prepared!

*There is no place to swim on site, but there are a couple natural swimming holes a short drive away.

*This is everything I can think of.  If you have questions or know of something that would be a deal breaker, please ask before registering!

* Here is the website for more information: http://www.campdakota.com/camping_and_adventures

PLEASE NOTE:  The ziplines and ropes course require a reservation.  Please plan in advance if you want to make sure you get the time you want.  You can start making reservations now if you want, but they need to be prepaid. The number to the camp is 503-873-7432.

HOW TO REGISTER:

Cost:
 $15 per person for the entire weekend!  (2 and under free).  Payment in full needed to reserve a spot.  RV sites with hookups are SOLD OUT (see above).

Optional add on: If you would like to add on extra nights, they are $22/night for tent sites or $29/night for RV hookup sites - you will have to move from the group site - as long as there is still availability.  The add ons must be booked through Lisa, so check with her before adding payment to make sure there is a spot available.

1. Send your payment to larkunschoolingevents@gmail.com via PayPal.  Please use the option that does not incur fees.

2. Send an email to larkunschoolingevents@gmail.com with “Camp Dakota Registration – Your Last Name(s)” in the title.   Include:

Names of all participants - include ages if children.

Whether you are bringing a car or RV.

If RV, please list type and size.  



AS AN ASIDE:

If we fill up, or you would like to get a private yurt, tent cabin or teepee, you are welcome to book on your own and hang out with us in the group area.  The prices will be quite a bit higher of course, but keep in mind they include a decent amount of activity credit!

















Thursday, February 11, 2016

Astoria/Warrenton/Seaside KOA April 28 - May 1, 2016




Thursday, April 28 at 3:00 pm to Sunday, May 1 at 11:00 am.

Cost: $20 nonrefundable registration fee per family plus whatever the cost of your site is. 


Scroll to the bottom for REGISTRATION info and more photos.

Join us at the popular Astoria/Warrenton/Seaside KOA, right across the road from the entrance to Fort Stevens!  Your KOA spot includes all you can eat pancakes for breakfast (Saturday and Sunday only, but they might open for us on Friday if we get enough people) and entrance to the indoor pool as well as many other activities, such as volleyball, basketball, mini golf, jumping pillow, giant chess, horseshoes and more!  Activities for an extra charge include bike rentals, tie dying shirts, make your own stuffed animal and wish pearls.

There are a variety of options for lodging and camping at a variety of prices – tent sites, RV sites with hookups, cabins both with and without bathrooms and kitchens.   Reservations will be handled by each individual family.  Prices range from $25 to $168 per night (plus a $10/night resort fee), so there is really something for everyone!

Base Rates (Our group will get 10% off these rates *before* the extra fees and taxes are added - make sure to note Additional Fees below.)


Tent Village: $25/night   (features covered area with table and electricity; won’t be near most of group, max of 6 people)

RV Hookup site: $47/night   (water, sewer, electric and cable; max of 6 people; can be used for car camping plus tenting but will be same price)

1 Room Rustic Cabin: $57/night   (no bathroom or kitchen but has electricity and heat; sleeps 5 in double/single bunk + single/single bunk)

2 Room Rustic Cabin: $62/ night    (no bathroom or kitchen but has electricity and heat; sleeps 6 in double + single/single bunk + single/single bunk)

Small Deluxe Cabin: $135/night   (bathroom and kitchenette; sleeps 4 in double + Single/single bunk)

Large Deluxe Cabin: $168/night   (bathroom and kitchen; sleeps 6 in double futon + double + single/single bunk)

All sites have excellent free Wifi coverage.

To hold your space requires a deposit for the cost of one night.  Our block is going to be held until February 25th, so get your spot now!  More spots may be available after that time, but they will need to be added by Lisa before you can call in.  The block I reserved was based on what people asked for on the Facebook group, but more sites can be added (see below).


Additional Fees

Base rates are for 2 people.

Extra People: $5.50 each + Tax (per person/per day); Children 10 and under FREE

Resort Fee: $10.00 a day + Tax (per day/per site)

Pets: $2.00 each + Tax
No Pitbulls, Rotweilers, Dobermans or any of their mixes are allowed

Extra Vehicle: $5.00 per day + Tax

Oregon Lodging Tax: 13%

Check out this link for more information about the camping sites, including floorplans.  (Scroll down to WAYS TO STAY.)

Cancellation policies vary, so please verify with the KOA for your spot, but in general, cabins require a 7 day notice and RV and tent sites require a 48 hour notice.  All cancels incur a $10 fee.

HOW TO REGISTER:

Cost:  $20 registration fee per family for the entire event plus the cost of your site.  Optional: if you wish to add a donation to start a scholarship fund, there are many families that would appreciate it!  


This fee covers supplies and the rental of the space where we will hold a potluck, funshops and other activities.  

The registration fee is non refundable, but you may sell your spot to another family until April 21.

FIRST, call the KOA and tell them you are with the LARK group.  The number is 503-861-2606 and you want to choose 1 for Registration. Reserve the spot you want and pay the deposit. You can refer to this map in selecting your site.   Lodging will be handled by each family individually.  Please make sure you understand the cancellation policy set by the KOA.   DO NOT do the SECOND and THIRD steps until you have booked a site with the KOA.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  If it is after February 25 or if they are out of the type of spot you want, you will need to contact Lisa to have a spot added to our group.

SECOND:  AFTER making sure you have a spot, send your registration fee via PayPal to larkunschoolingevents@gmail.com.  (Optional: you can add a donation of any amount to help us start a scholarship fund. Anything you send above $20 will automatically be applied to that fund.)

THIRD:  Send an email with the title "KOA Registration - Family Last Name(s)"  to larkunschoolingevents@gmail.com including:

Name of participants, as you would wish them to read on a nametag.
Ages of children
What city you live in
Which spot you are in at the KOA.

You will receive a confirmation email back after I have received your registration fee.

Scholarships:  As these events are just starting out, we do not have much available in the way of scholarship funds.  We might be able to cover 1 or 2 registration fees, depending on how many people participate or if we get any donations, in exchange for light work, like helping keep the common area tidy.


Mini golf is available right at the campground.

Indoor pool in spacious room with high ceilings. 




Playground near our area. 

Interior of 1 Bedroom Rustic Cabin


Volleyball, basketball and swings.

Awesome fenced area for our canine friends!

Large meeting area with plenty of tables and chairs.

More things to do in the Bigfoot Building.

The Bigfoot Building also features foosball, air hockey and lots of games and puzzles.

The KOA is only one mile away from the shipwreck beach.