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Tri-Q Gathering Workshops & Accommodations for Registration 2024 

It’s important to choose workshops when you register because some workshops will fill up and close, and so we can appropriately staff the children’s program and childcare. To help choose, the descriptions are below. (Locations TBD) 

AM Workshops  (Saturday  9:30-11:30 am):

"A Quaker Growing Up in the Jim Crow South":

(Ages 18+ will find of most interest; no max participation limits) 

Led by Jim Henderson (Clerk, Five Rivers Friends, SC)   Jim will share stories from his youth as a Quaker in the deep South by author of  "Bogalusa Boy: A Memoir in White and Black"

“Traditional African Drums Workshop”:  

(Ages 14 to adult. Choose 9:30-10:30 or 10:30-11:30. Those registered may stay for both if space allows- 10 participants/session):                                                                                          

Led by Tom Reisher: Participants will have fun and celebrate life together, with drums from West Africa, as we expand our consciousness and compassion to connect humanity across the globe. No experience necessary.

 "Imaging the Divine through Watercolour": 

(Ages 15 through adult;  12 person limit- All levels including beginners welcome)

Led by Meed Barnett:  Participants will explore basic experimentation, then will paint in silence with spirit-inspiring music  their idea of the Divine. “ Dress for a mess”  

“Intergenerational Team Building Activities & Challenge Course” 

(Ages adults through 13- under 13 with  parent or adult designated by parent)    

Led by PYM & Camp staff:  Join us for intergenerational team building activities and games, followed by the low ropes challenge course.  

Childrens’ Program

(Ages  5 - 12; under 4 yrs needs a parent or adult designated by parent)                                                                                           

Led by PYM staff: The children’s program will join the low ropes challenge course for the intergenerational team building activities and games portion and then afterwards will do crafts, games, and nature activities. (If participants want to participate in  the low ropes course portion they may do so with a parent or an adult designated by the parent.)

Childcare- Please register if you want this so we can have it staffed appropriately. Childcare will join the Children’s program where appropriate.

(4 and under) 

Led by PYM Staff: Children will be cared for by responsible adults and provided age-appropriate activities such as crafts, games, and nature activities. If they want to participate in team-building activities with the older children, they may do so with a parent or an adult designated by the parent. 

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PM Workshops (Saturday 12:45-2:45 pm):

Nature Walk  (13 through adult, under 13 accompanied by an adult.)

Led by Shelley Ryon Tripet:  Approximately 90 minute walk through some of the trails on site.  Participants may choose to leave hike earlier or stay and hike slightly longer. Shelley is familiar with the Pine Barrens, hiking, and local plantlife.

Finding Common Ground in Divided Times: (16 through adult)

Led by Cindy Mullock(New Jersey State Coordinator for the national organization “Braver Angels”):  Cindy will share the mission of Braver Angels and introduce this national movement, whose goal is to bridge the partisan divide. She will also lead us in activities to help develop skills in communicating with those of different opinions.

“High Ropes Challenge Course” (13 through adult, under 13 accomp. by an adult.)

High Ropes: Various climbing elements that push you out of your comfort zone and into your growth zone! Climb anywhere from 25-50 feet up in the air on elements like Rickety Bridge, Cat Walk, the Climbing Wall, and more.

Childrens’ Program (Ages 5-12)

Led by PYM Staff: Join us for games, crafts, & activities as we explore this year's theme.

Childcare (4 and under) Please register if you want this so we can have it staffed appropriately. Childcare will join the Children’s program where appropriate.
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Workshops on Sunday,  Sept 29:

“Woodturning “ (Led by Marty Richter): 1:00-3:00 This workshop will give an introduction to, and allow participants to try woodturning (as time permits). 

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SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS: Changes made from prior years.

YMCA Camp of the Pines offers choices for sleeping accommodations. Please note some changes have been made this year over prior years in the interest of making this experience accessible to more people.

For those who relish the great outdoors, clusters of cabins are available, with one family to a cabin.  Each cabin has a wooden floor, walls with screened windows (with roll down canvas shades on the exterior to cover the screens), a wooden roof, and eight built in bunks with mats.  Nearby, there are indoor bathrooms with hot showers; however, the cabins are not heated and most do not have electricity.  Some participants bring blow up mattresses and sleep comfortably on the floor.  Please note, whether you sleep on a bunk or a blow up mattress, these cabins can get quite chilly at night.  Come prepared with plenty of blankets! 

The YAF Cabins, which are for Young Adult Friends ages 18-40ish, are in a separate cluster with a campfire for those who are interested in hanging out together in the evening.

For those who prefer indoor sleeping quarters, the camp provides three lodges, each with heat, light, electricity, bathrooms with showers, and bunks with mats:

(1) Douglas Lodge, new this year, on one side will accommodate those who prefer non gender sleeping arrangements.  The other side is designated for teens [ages 13 – 17] who choose to sleep here rather than with their families. They will be supervised by experienced adult friendly presences (FPs). Those sleeping here will need to park in a designated area and walk in.  

(2) Robins Roost, will again be reserved for families, with bunk beds on two sides.  Families choose a cluster of bunks and share two large bathrooms with hot showers.

(3) Pomona Lodge is accessible for wheel chairs and by car with parking available at the lodge. Pomona will be reserved for adults with one side designated for women and the other for men.   

All participants will need to bring their own pillows, sleeping bags and/or sheets, and blankets. 

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