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Hi there! So I know Michael and I don't get on here very often, but life is so full of family, play, work and everything else we do that I find it hard to keep up on the online stuff. That said...here are ALL the SphereCamp Texas details.
Thanks and we are really excited to see so many old friends and make a bunch of new ones : )
SphereCamp Texas is a three day camping festival for playful people. It features over 20 playshops on over 12 different toys and skills lead by inspired and talented teachers. It's also got sphere games, fire play, the raffle, special guests, a talent showcase, fire circles, drumming, live music, a dj and countless other ways to encourage your inner superhero.
Connecting and playing, learning, sharing, teaching, performing and silliness too...Welcome to SphereCamp!
Over 20 playshops...
Sphereplay/Contact Juggling
Poi
Hoop
Diabolo
Contact Staff
Double Staves
Body Movement
ZeNowBe
Sticks
Improv
Juggling
Acrobalance
and some other cool stuff we haven't thought of yet!
Some of the teachers and performers are
Alien Jon, poi superhero and practitioner of creative play
Burning Dan and Teafaerie of the Flow Temple (with their awesomeness!)
Greg Moldanado and Margaret Meloan Wommack, of the Vulcan Crew with some amazing partner poi.
Noel Yee teaching incredible contact staff and double staff, (Vulcan Crew too)!
Rich Shumaker will help us Unlearn and Unlimit.
The bright and shiny silliness of Thom Waymouth
AJ "I continue to elude the camera" Grigson
Michael Glenn and Jennifaerie from TryOut Toys Entertainment (hey, that's us!)
with other friends to be announced!
SphereCamp TX officially starts on Friday, December 4, 2009, but...
on Thursday, December 3, we will have intensive learning sessions with Alien, Burning Dan, Greg, Margaret, Noel, and Michael.
Our intention with this is to really delve deep into the arts with extended sessions for people who want to level up on sphereplay, poi, contact staff and maybe hoop. There are limited spots available for this, so first come first serve, because we want to keep each playshop small enough for every one to get individual attention as needed. Gates open at noon.
This is what it looks like so far:
1:00 - 3:00
Poi Alien Jon
Contact Juggling Greg Moldanado
Contact Staff Noel Yee
3:00 - 4: 00 Lunch
4:00 -6:00
Poi Alien Jon
Multisphere Michael
Partner Poi Greg & Margaret
6:00 Dinner
Camping
This is a camping, rain or shine event. Please come prepared for all types of weather, it can get chilly at night so make sure to have a good sleeping bag or enough cozy blankets.
There are a few camp & RV sites with water & electric that are an additional fee, just contact us about this and we'll fill you in. There are also several hotel options within a 35-45 minute drive.
Garbage & Recycling
It's pretty simple. Make as little waste as possible and recycle as much as possible. We’ll be packing out the garbage for the whole event ourselves because it maks it less expensive for everyone. Please keep this in mind and try to take as much of your own garbage and recycling out with you as you can. We’ll provide trash bags, just ask!
A word about food...
Here's the meal deal: it's six meals. It averages out to $8.333333 a meal. Both Vegetarian and Carnivore will be fed simple, yummy and nutritious meals by the Lovely Lunch Lady Crew.
Friday - Dinner, Late Night Soup
Saturday - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Soup
Sunday - Brunch
We'll also have Coffee, Tea, Fruit and light snacks throughout the weekend.
We suggest that you bring your own water and anything else that you like to have. Or bring your own food. Or buy one or two meals. Whatever...
This kitchen is set up by us, so any help with a stove or any other kitchen appliance you think might be useful, would be appreciated.
Other important stuff to know
This is a bring your own stuff kind of event. We really discourage plastic forks and spoons because they create so much waste, so please bring your own plate, bowl, mug and utensils. And if you want your dishes cleaner than your tongue can get them, there is a dish washing station.
There is also a body washing station. Also known as the showers. Please conserve the hot water so everyone can benefit.
Well-behaved dogs are welcomed, there is a $10.00 entry fee to pay at the gate.
Well-behaved children are also welcomed. (just kidding...but, really children are welcomed)!
Arriving: Gate opens Friday, December 4, at NOON.
Departing: The gate remains open 24 hours until Sunday, December 6 at 6:00 pm.
If you are attending Thursday's Intensive Learning Sessions the gate will open at Noon and Close at Midnight.
Good things to have: tent, cozy blankets, towel, garbage bags, drums, fire toys, fuel, smiles and toys.
Bad things to have: judgmental attitudes, ego-driven behavior
So what does three days of connecting and playing, learning, sharing, teaching, performing and silliness cost?
Thursday Intensive Learning Sessions
With Weekend Pass: $40.00
Thursday Only: $50.00
Get a Weekend Pass by November 27 and save 10%!!!
Weekend Pass: $80.00
Weekend Pass by Nov. 27: $72.00
Weekend Pass with Meals: $130.00
Weekend Pass with Meals by Nov. 27: $122.00
Weekend Pass ages 10 - 16: $50.00
Weekend Pass with Meals ages 10- 16: $90.00
Day Pass: $40.00
Day Pass ages 10 - 16: $30.00
Under 10, free, just gate fee
Individual Meal: $8.50
Important Note!
The Recreation Plantation charges every person an entry fee of $20.00. That's what they do. When you arrive, they will ask you for $20.00 for entry. This is not included in the Intensive Pass, Weekend Pass or Day Pass. But, you can save some money on the SphereCamp part by registering early and getting 10% off your Weekend Pass!
Community
We host Spherecamps to help build a community of people who share a similar passion for play. This is our 10th SphereCamp since 2005. We encourage the sharing of ideas, toys and smiles. Every one is invited regardless of experience or skill level. We're all here to learn, so just jump in and PLAY!
How to jump in...
message or email if you have questions.
We're going to be very unconventional here - no online ordering. The way to get a pass is to give us a call with a credit card or just show up. Remember, there's a 10% discount if you do it before November 27!
603-996-1047
or paypal the SphereCamp portion only to play@tryouttoys.com
Finally...
We started TOTE in 2001 out of our love for play. Our mission is to inspire playfulness. When we play together we make our world a happier place. It's really that simple. In teaching and performing with skill toys with over a million folks (so far!) we're just doing our part to help create a more playful world.
Thanks and we are really excited to see so many old friends and make a bunch of new ones : )
SphereCamp Texas is a three day camping festival for playful people. It features over 20 playshops on over 12 different toys and skills lead by inspired and talented teachers. It's also got sphere games, fire play, the raffle, special guests, a talent showcase, fire circles, drumming, live music, a dj and countless other ways to encourage your inner superhero.
Connecting and playing, learning, sharing, teaching, performing and silliness too...Welcome to SphereCamp!
Over 20 playshops...
Sphereplay/Contact Juggling
Poi
Hoop
Diabolo
Contact Staff
Double Staves
Body Movement
ZeNowBe
Sticks
Improv
Juggling
Acrobalance
and some other cool stuff we haven't thought of yet!
Some of the teachers and performers are
Alien Jon, poi superhero and practitioner of creative play
Burning Dan and Teafaerie of the Flow Temple (with their awesomeness!)
Greg Moldanado and Margaret Meloan Wommack, of the Vulcan Crew with some amazing partner poi.
Noel Yee teaching incredible contact staff and double staff, (Vulcan Crew too)!
Rich Shumaker will help us Unlearn and Unlimit.
The bright and shiny silliness of Thom Waymouth
AJ "I continue to elude the camera" Grigson
Michael Glenn and Jennifaerie from TryOut Toys Entertainment (hey, that's us!)
with other friends to be announced!
SphereCamp TX officially starts on Friday, December 4, 2009, but...
on Thursday, December 3, we will have intensive learning sessions with Alien, Burning Dan, Greg, Margaret, Noel, and Michael.
Our intention with this is to really delve deep into the arts with extended sessions for people who want to level up on sphereplay, poi, contact staff and maybe hoop. There are limited spots available for this, so first come first serve, because we want to keep each playshop small enough for every one to get individual attention as needed. Gates open at noon.
This is what it looks like so far:
1:00 - 3:00
Poi Alien Jon
Contact Juggling Greg Moldanado
Contact Staff Noel Yee
3:00 - 4: 00 Lunch
4:00 -6:00
Poi Alien Jon
Multisphere Michael
Partner Poi Greg & Margaret
6:00 Dinner
Camping
This is a camping, rain or shine event. Please come prepared for all types of weather, it can get chilly at night so make sure to have a good sleeping bag or enough cozy blankets.
There are a few camp & RV sites with water & electric that are an additional fee, just contact us about this and we'll fill you in. There are also several hotel options within a 35-45 minute drive.
Garbage & Recycling
It's pretty simple. Make as little waste as possible and recycle as much as possible. We’ll be packing out the garbage for the whole event ourselves because it maks it less expensive for everyone. Please keep this in mind and try to take as much of your own garbage and recycling out with you as you can. We’ll provide trash bags, just ask!
A word about food...
Here's the meal deal: it's six meals. It averages out to $8.333333 a meal. Both Vegetarian and Carnivore will be fed simple, yummy and nutritious meals by the Lovely Lunch Lady Crew.
Friday - Dinner, Late Night Soup
Saturday - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Soup
Sunday - Brunch
We'll also have Coffee, Tea, Fruit and light snacks throughout the weekend.
We suggest that you bring your own water and anything else that you like to have. Or bring your own food. Or buy one or two meals. Whatever...
This kitchen is set up by us, so any help with a stove or any other kitchen appliance you think might be useful, would be appreciated.
Other important stuff to know
This is a bring your own stuff kind of event. We really discourage plastic forks and spoons because they create so much waste, so please bring your own plate, bowl, mug and utensils. And if you want your dishes cleaner than your tongue can get them, there is a dish washing station.
There is also a body washing station. Also known as the showers. Please conserve the hot water so everyone can benefit.
Well-behaved dogs are welcomed, there is a $10.00 entry fee to pay at the gate.
Well-behaved children are also welcomed. (just kidding...but, really children are welcomed)!
Arriving: Gate opens Friday, December 4, at NOON.
Departing: The gate remains open 24 hours until Sunday, December 6 at 6:00 pm.
If you are attending Thursday's Intensive Learning Sessions the gate will open at Noon and Close at Midnight.
Good things to have: tent, cozy blankets, towel, garbage bags, drums, fire toys, fuel, smiles and toys.
Bad things to have: judgmental attitudes, ego-driven behavior
So what does three days of connecting and playing, learning, sharing, teaching, performing and silliness cost?
Thursday Intensive Learning Sessions
With Weekend Pass: $40.00
Thursday Only: $50.00
Get a Weekend Pass by November 27 and save 10%!!!
Weekend Pass: $80.00
Weekend Pass by Nov. 27: $72.00
Weekend Pass with Meals: $130.00
Weekend Pass with Meals by Nov. 27: $122.00
Weekend Pass ages 10 - 16: $50.00
Weekend Pass with Meals ages 10- 16: $90.00
Day Pass: $40.00
Day Pass ages 10 - 16: $30.00
Under 10, free, just gate fee
Individual Meal: $8.50
Important Note!
The Recreation Plantation charges every person an entry fee of $20.00. That's what they do. When you arrive, they will ask you for $20.00 for entry. This is not included in the Intensive Pass, Weekend Pass or Day Pass. But, you can save some money on the SphereCamp part by registering early and getting 10% off your Weekend Pass!
Community
We host Spherecamps to help build a community of people who share a similar passion for play. This is our 10th SphereCamp since 2005. We encourage the sharing of ideas, toys and smiles. Every one is invited regardless of experience or skill level. We're all here to learn, so just jump in and PLAY!
How to jump in...
message or email if you have questions.
We're going to be very unconventional here - no online ordering. The way to get a pass is to give us a call with a credit card or just show up. Remember, there's a 10% discount if you do it before November 27!
603-996-1047
or paypal the SphereCamp portion only to play@tryouttoys.com
Finally...
We started TOTE in 2001 out of our love for play. Our mission is to inspire playfulness. When we play together we make our world a happier place. It's really that simple. In teaching and performing with skill toys with over a million folks (so far!) we're just doing our part to help create a more playful world.
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