2026 SPRING CLEAN/CAMP PREP
April 16-19
Spring Clean/Camp Prep has a NEW NAME!
Our traditional Spring Cleaning Weekend is now “Spring Clean/Camp Prep.” The new name reflects a move toward a wider range of tasks with a focus on making sure camp is ready for our summer campers.
Roadrunner (aka Alysia Chatman) will lead the event!
While we work, we will catch up with old friends and make new ones.
We’ll laugh and sing and enjoy being at our favorite camp.
Our volunteer cooks will treat us to some of the best cooking around!
It’s always fun to check out your favorite hiking spots, and there may be time to hike and explore.
If you can’t stay for the whole event, join us for as much as you can.
All participants must be at least 18 years of age.
Spring Clean/Camp Prep Projects
We will continue to:
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Organize and restock storage areas
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Wash windows
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Deep clean buildings
Now we will also:
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Clear trails for campers and horses
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Remove brush from around buildings and tents
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Look for ways to improve fire abatement
There will be tasks for every ability and skill level, so be thinking about how you would like to participate.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER!
There is no registration deadline, but please register by April 3 so that event leaders can plan projects and meals.
Review the information below and then click on this link to register.
REGISTER HERE
Registration Forms
Registration form: The on-line registration form asks for basic information: name, contact info, when you will arrive and depart, your meal and lodging plans, and info for an emergency contact. If you are unsure of your arrival/departure/meal plans, go ahead and put your best guess and then notify us by email if your plans change. Up to three participants can register on each form. The form also gives you an opportunity to make donations toward this event and other Troop Mitre funds.
Health/Medical form: Our work events have a good safety record, and we try hard to keep it that way. The well-being of our volunteers is a priority for us. In order to assure that we can assist you if health or medical issues arise, we ask each participant to complete a form you can access at the link below. This can be done at any time prior to the event or when you arrive at camp.
Health/Medical Form Link
On-line Participant List: An online list of participants will be available for participants to view. The list will assist event leaders with planning, facilitate ride sharing, and help satisfy the curious. The list will include name, city of residence, and phone number. To safeguard that information, only registered participants will be able to view the list, and the list will be removed at the end of the event. On the registration form, you will have the opportunity to consent or decline having your phone number and/or city included. If you do not want your name on the list at all, just email us at troopmitre@gmail.com. That request will be honored.
No fee for Spring Clean/Camp Prep!
There is no fee for the event. For those who are able, we are asking you to donate toward the food costs of the event. It costs about $50 per person to provide the eight meals, so please consider a $50 donation, but donations of any amount are welcome.
Meals
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Thursday dinner through Sunday breakfast will be prepared by Tass and other volunteer cooks.
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If you want to be part of the cooking crew, contact Tass at lindalybrand65@gmail.com.
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If you need food accommodations, please indicate those needs on the registration form.
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If you want us to save you a meal for late arrival, email that request to troopmitre@gmail.com.
Lodging
The registration form will ask you to select your lodging location. There is always plenty of room in the Kickapoo, Apache, and Seminole cabins so no reservations are needed, but the registration form allows you to indicate a preferred cabin. The registration form allows you to reserve RV hookups and spaces in the Kiva or Ms. Effie’s. If you need lodging accommodations and the Kiva and Ms. Effie’s are full, contact us, and we will work with you to find suitable alternatives.
Kickapoo cabins: fan, electric light and outlet, a few steps up into each cabin; shower and restroom facilities at “The Rock” nearby. There are four cabins with 6 beds in each cabin. Some beds are bunked, but several lower bunks are available in each cabin.
Apache/Seminole cabins: ceiling fan, electric light and outlet, rugged trail and a climb to all the cabins except Seminole 3 which is at trail level; restroom and shower facilities at “The Oaks” nearby. There are 12 cabins with 4 beds in each cabin. Seminole 1 has bunked beds.
RV hookups: 30- and 50- Amp hookups available. First 8 requests can be accommodated.
Kiva: The Kiva is an accessible lodging facility with a ramp at the entrance and restroom and shower facilities within the building. The bedrooms have window AC units. The front room near the Trading Post is a double room. The last room on the right down the hall has three beds. The other rooms are single rooms. The first 8 requests for the Kiva can be accommodated, so please reserve these places for those with mobility/health needs.
***During this event, contracted work to install a new AC system in the Kiva may be taking place. It is possible that we will be unable to use the Kiva for lodging. If this is the case, we will work with those affected to find acceptable alternatives. ***
Ms. Effie’s: Ms. Effie’s is the former caretaker’s residence, and it includes two bedrooms with two beds each. There is a small living area, a full bathroom, and a kitchen (but no utensils or supplies). The bedrooms have window AC units. The entryway is level, and there are no steps inside the house. The first 4 requests for Ms. Effie’s can be accommodated, so please reserve these places for those with mobility/health needs.
In Town: Some folks choose to stay in town. Just indicate on the registration form if this is your choice.
Can You Assist with Event Logistics Support?
We are looking for volunteers to assist Troop Mitre leadership with event logistic support prior, during, and/or after each of our events. You may volunteer, but we are also willing to provide a stipend. Dates are flexible but can range from Sunday, April 12 to Monday, April 20. Meals are provided Thursday dinner through Sunday breakfast, and all other meals are on your own. If you are interested and want to know more, contact Roadrunner at achatman86@gmail.com or Willow at janajonestx@gmail.com.
