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The Brooks Bird Club Annual Foray                                                  June 3rd ~ 11th 2022

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​BBC Foray at Camp Galilee     (information ~ costs ~ tentative schedule)​
Camp Galilee Information:
 409 Camp Galilee Rd, Terra Alta, WV 26764
 (304) 789-6712
​Mapping Directions ~ Camp  Website

In order to attend Foray, you must be a BBC member in good standing 
Join the BBC HERE on our website it's easy!
​Transportation to camp will be up to each individual. Watch for BBC signs near camp.​

The Foray begins on Friday June 3rd with dinner and ends Saturday June 11th after breakfast. 
Cost of the 2022 Foray includes: Lodging, meals, snacks and registration. 
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​Full Time: Lodging in dormitory @ $240.00 (costs will include all meals).
Full Time: Your own Tent/Camper @ $240.00 (costs will include all meals). No Camper hook-ups available

​Daily Rate: Dormitory @ $40.00 (costs will include all meals).
​Daily Rate: Your own Tent/Camper @ $40.00 (costs will include all meals). ​No Camper hook-ups available

Part Day: (meals) @ $10.00 per meal. This is intended for arrival and departure days only that may require an extra meal.

​Full time Foray cost includes 8 nights of accommodations, programing and all meals.

Please fill out the Foray Application Form completely, pay total amount due by PayPal or check, include membership fee if applicable.

Children under the age of 14 can attend the BBC Foray for free on the condition, they must be accompanied by at least one full paid parent, grandparent or guardian.
​Members who are 15 and older who want to apply for a BBC scholarship to attend the Foray must complete a Scholarship Application.
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If you would like to assist as a leader or present a short program let us know here!

All reservations are due by May 15th and will be acknowledged.​
Online application form is now CLOSED!
Please contact the Foray Director for all late submissions.​
Please note: Do not come to Foray without a reservation.
​Sign up here for Foray on our website it's EASY!

2022 Foray ~ Tentative Schedule 

The 2022 Brooks Bird Club Foray will feature these speakers:
​2022 Foray speakers TBA
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The 2022 Foray tentative schedule will be posted when available. 
Friday:
Saturday:

Sunday:
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Thursday:
​Friday:
Saturday:
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​6/4
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​6/6
6/7
6/8
6/9
6/10
6/11
3:00PM REGISTER ~ 6:00PM Dinner
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​Breakfast ~ Break camp ~ Head home.

2022 Foray Miscellaneous Camp Information:  ​

General Information:
​The programs will emphasize birds and you will have opportunities to join in, breeding bird surveys, bird population studies, and early morning bird walks. There will also be field work in flowering plants, mammals, herptiles, insects and amphibians. A series of lectures and field trips for campers who wish to participate will be part of the daily activities. Foray directors will be Janice Emrick & Ryan Tomazin. They will be assisted by others on the Foray Committee. You will be asked to help. Come prepared!

Many of the participants at Foray are experienced field biologists, some professional, others amateurs, but all specialists in their field of nature. Their informal leadership and enthusiasm to help people should make Foray both enjoyable and educational.
Rules governing Foray are few. We expect you to contribute your share towards making Foray a success. While the Club cannot be held responsible for any individual, all precautions will be taken to safeguard each participant.

Meals will be furnished by our camp cooks. There will be fruit and snack bars available before breakfast for the early birders.
For all-day excursions, bag lunches will be supplied.
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Things to take: Towel, soap, rain gear, walking shoes, boots, cameras, binoculars, hangers, flashlight and notebook. You will need to take bedding, including pillow and sleeping bag. Take books on natural history to loan to the library. Be sure your name is in them! Remember, we are going to be in the West Virginia highlands, so plan accordingly for cool and damp weather, as it can occur at any time. If you have a 2-way radio(s), please bring them, as they are helpful when two or more cars are traveling together. 
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Silent Auction

A silent auction will be held during Foray as a means to raise scholarship money. Donated items to auction are needed and much appreciated. The donor may put a minimum bid on donations, if desired. Please donate items in good condition with saleable value.

Foray Contact Information
​Janice Emrick (Foray Director) 740-472-5212 or emricksj@gmail.com
​Ryan Tomazin (Program Director) wvwarblers@hotmail.com
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