Seven Star Annual Training Retreat
June 8-9, 2024
Camp BUrton, Vashon Island
Registration Information
Register for our annual Seven Star Training Retreat! The retreat is a great opportunity to reflect upon your training, deepen your knowledge of the art, and get to know your fellow students. The weekend will be a mix of classes and relaxation/community time. All actively training students are welcome and encouraged to attend. Registration closes Wednesday, May 22nd.
Schedule
This year’s training retreat is an overnight event. Plan to arrive early Saturday morning, June 8th. Classes will start at 10am. Classes end Sunday, June 9th at noon. A teacher training will occur in the afternoon after lunch (purple and up). The retreat is a mix of scheduled class time, social events, and unprogrammed relaxation time. We will post the schedule of classes prior to the retreat. If you have not attended one of our training retreats before and are wondering what it's like, ask around before or after class to get insights from other students or teachers. Camp Burton It’s a lovely location and the retreat is a fantastic opportunity to train with focus and purpose and get to know your fellow students better.
Cost
The retreat cost is $175. This is the true cost of the retreat. The registration cost covers one night of accommodations, three meals, and incidental facility costs. A reduced rate is also available on a sliding scale of $100/$125/$150. There are a limited number of full scholarships available by request. Please email Sifu Gina at gina@sevenstarwomenskungfu.com to request a full scholarship or to discuss alternative payment options (i.e. a payment plan). We are also offering a “solidarity rate” this year of $200 for those of you who have the financial means to offset the reduced rate cost. This is a training retreat for Seven Star students only. Childcare is not provided for this event. PLEASE NOTE: There is a cost associated with transportation to the retreat. The Vashon Ferry costs approximately $22.25 for a car and 1 driver, with an additional $6.50/passenger. Please plan to split costs with the driver if you are carpooling.
Getting There
To get to Camp Burton: Take the Fauntleroy/Vashon Ferry. Need a ride? Want to offer a ride? Fill out our carpool form. NOTE: You must take the 7:50am or 8:15am ferry from Fauntleroy to make it in time for the 10am opening class. Camp Burton’s address is 9326 SW Bayview Drive, Vashon Island, Washington 98070 (approx. 20 min drive from Vashon Island Ferry dock). Park in the parking lot adjacent to Grisham Hall. There will be Seven Star signage. The check-in registration table will be located in Grisham Hall’s patio.
Covid Considerations
This is a masks optional event, but please make sure to bring masks (surgical masks or better) with you. We encourage all students to take a rapid Covid test prior to arrival. Please be mindful of your activities the week leading up to the retreat. We will be assigning cabins. If you have fellow students you want to pod up with, you can list preferences at registration. Given the need to balance cabin sizes and distribution of students we cannot guarantee you will get your preferred cabinmates. If you have concerns about sleeping in a cabin with 4-6 people, tent camping is also available.
Recommended Packing List
Bedding/personal items: Sleeping bag or twin-sized bedding, pillow, towel(s), toiletries, ear plugs, flashlight, hat or visor, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Gear: training clothes, your belt, sparring gear, mouth guard, masks, and shoes for training outside. If you do not own sparring gear, borrow some from the school. We will not be providing sparring equipment. We highly recommend you bring supportive shoes for training--whether that is inside at Grisham Hall or outside in the outdoor training areas.
Food & Water: water bottle, snacks, food (especially if you have special dietary needs). Seven Star will provide snacks in Grisham Hall throughout the retreat.
Weapons: arnis canes (note: we will bring Seven Star’s weapons if you do not own any).
Training journal and pen
Fun stuff: Swimsuit, water shoes, beach towel, board games, puzzles, coloring books, acoustic instruments for playing by the fire, etc.
Your own tent supplies if you opt to tent camp.
Camp chair (optional)
Meals/Food
Camp Burton is great about accommodating our group’s dietary restrictions, but if you have concerns about adequate nutrition for yourself during our retreat, the camp has provided use of their fridge and microwave to help us accommodate allergies, dietary restrictions, and food preferences. There is a large refrigerator in the dining area and a mini fridge in Grisham Hall available for our use. If you have dietary restrictions/restrictive diet or concerns about meals, please make sure you have adequate snacks/food/protein to sustain yourself throughout the day. Seven Star will also provide a variety of snacks (available 24/7 in in Grisham Hall). Coffee/tea service will also be available in Grisham Hall. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot control the timing of meals at Camp Burton. They dictate our schedule with their designated meal times. We will be sharing the camp with another group. Plan accordingly.
Talent Show/Campfire Sing-along
Last year’s talent show was such a success we are planning another one for this year! Contact Sarah Flory and Natalie Lowell if you are interested in participating. Play a musical instrument? Bring it along for the campfire sing-along after the talent show. We’ll also have our usual array of games, puzzles, and coloring books in Grisham Hall on Saturday night.
Photos From Previous Retreats
Questions?
Contact: Josie Lundquist at josie@sevenstarwomenskungfu.com or Sifu Gina gina@sevenstarwomenskungfu.com.