The Brooks Bird Club 78th Annual Foray 2017 Foray
2017 Foray Information:
Note: The 2017 Foray application is now closed for this year. The deadline was 5/20/17
Contact the Foray Director for any possible late applications.
When: June 9th-17th 2017. Foray begins Friday June 9th with dinner and ends Saturday June 17th after breakfast.
Where: Lost River Retreat Center Hardy Co. WV
Hardy County West Virginia is home to Barn Owls, Blue Grosbeaks, and Red-headed Woodpeckers, all of which we hope to find. Space will be limited at this Foray, so get those reservations in early!
Reservations Due no later than: May 20, 2017
Contact the Foray Director for any possible late applications.
When: June 9th-17th 2017. Foray begins Friday June 9th with dinner and ends Saturday June 17th after breakfast.
Where: Lost River Retreat Center Hardy Co. WV
Hardy County West Virginia is home to Barn Owls, Blue Grosbeaks, and Red-headed Woodpeckers, all of which we hope to find. Space will be limited at this Foray, so get those reservations in early!
Reservations Due no later than: May 20, 2017
Transportation to camp will be up to each individual. Watch for BBC signs.
Foray Address: 2015 Mill Gap Road Lost City, WV 26810
Camp Phone: 304-897-5935
Lost River Retreat Center Directions
Camp Phone: 304-897-5935
Lost River Retreat Center Directions
In order to attend Foray, you must be a BBC member with dues paid current. Join the BBC HERE on our website it's easy!
Cost of camp includes: Lodging, meals, snacks and registration.
Full Time Lodging-$250.00 (costs will include all meals).
Full Time Tent/Camper-$175.00 (costs will include all meals).
Daily Rate Lodge-$45.00 (costs will include all meals).
Daily Rate Tent/Camper-$35.00 (costs will include all meals).
Part Day (meals only) -$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 23 meals.
*Please Note: Foray rates have been greatly reduced this year due to a BBC subsidy, this was made possible by a generous donation.
Please fill application form completely, pay total amount due via PayPal or by check, including membership fee if applicable.
If a child 14 or under is accompanied by a paying adult, the child can attend the Foray for free.
Members who are 14 and older that want to apply for a BBC scholarship to attend the Foray must complete a Scholarship Application.
If you would like to assist as a leader or present a short program let us know here!
All reservations are due by May 20th and will be acknowledged.
Please note: Do not come to Foray without a reservation.
Sign up now here on our website it's EASY! Foray Application
Full Time Lodging-$250.00 (costs will include all meals).
Full Time Tent/Camper-$175.00 (costs will include all meals).
Daily Rate Lodge-$45.00 (costs will include all meals).
Daily Rate Tent/Camper-$35.00 (costs will include all meals).
Part Day (meals only) -$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 23 meals.
*Please Note: Foray rates have been greatly reduced this year due to a BBC subsidy, this was made possible by a generous donation.
Please fill application form completely, pay total amount due via PayPal or by check, including membership fee if applicable.
If a child 14 or under is accompanied by a paying adult, the child can attend the Foray for free.
Members who are 14 and older that want to apply for a BBC scholarship to attend the Foray must complete a Scholarship Application.
If you would like to assist as a leader or present a short program let us know here!
All reservations are due by May 20th and will be acknowledged.
Please note: Do not come to Foray without a reservation.
Sign up now here on our website it's EASY! Foray Application
2017 Foray Miscellaneous Camp Information:
Lost River Retreat Lodging:
Lost River Retreat has ten large guest rooms. Each room has a double bed, a single bed, and a bunk bed. Campers will be lodged in rooms with 3 women to a room, 3 men to a room, and perhaps a family of 3 or 4 to a room.
There is a bathroom with a shower in each room.
General Information:
The program will emphasize birds and you will have opportunities to join in the Breeding Surveys, Bird Population Studies, and early morning bird walks. There will also be field work in flowering plants, mammals, herptiles, insects and amphibians. A program 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 good and furnished by our camp cooks. There will be early morning snacks for the early birds. There will be all-day excursions for which bag lunches will be supplied.
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.
Lost River Retreat has ten large guest rooms. Each room has a double bed, a single bed, and a bunk bed. Campers will be lodged in rooms with 3 women to a room, 3 men to a room, and perhaps a family of 3 or 4 to a room.
There is a bathroom with a shower in each room.
General Information:
The program will emphasize birds and you will have opportunities to join in the Breeding Surveys, Bird Population Studies, and early morning bird walks. There will also be field work in flowering plants, mammals, herptiles, insects and amphibians. A program 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 good and furnished by our camp cooks. There will be early morning snacks for the early birds. There will be all-day excursions for which bag lunches will be supplied.
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.
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.
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Mug Contest |
Don't forget to bring a cup or mug to use while you are in camp in the name of conservation. Prizes are always memorable.
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T-Shirt Contest |
We will be having a t-shirt contest. Bring your interesting, colorful and kooky nature-related t-shirts to wear for judging.
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NEW FOR 2017 |
To be announced!
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