2024 Tri-Quarter Gathering
Reaching in,
Reaching out,
Reaching UP
The Weekend of September 27th - 29th
If you would like to mail in your registration contact us at triq.sj@gmail.com
You might be asking, "What is the Tri-Quarter Gathering?"
Tri-Quarter is an annual gathering of F/friends from Haddonfield, Salem, Burlington Quarterly Meetings and beyond at YMCA's delightful "Camp of the Pines". It is a valuable opportunity to convene with nature, participate in workshops led by members of our community, and develop new and lasting friendships.
You might be asking, "Why should I come?"
During the weekend, you might explore the night sky with a dedicated astronomer, join a guitar sing-a-long with some s'mores by the light of a roaring campfire, clamber onto a bumpy hayride through the woods, or paddle a canoe to the serene center of the cedar lake. You might stop by the Art Center to marvel at the beautiful works on display there, or use the space to create something of your own to take home. The kids might test their daring at the Challenge Course while their parents attend one of the workshops offered all throughout the weekend. On Sunday morning, the outdoor Meeting for Worship is always accompanied by a little symphony of birdsong that fills the spirit with joy. This annual event is truly beloved by all who participate. We hope to share in the Light with you at Tri-Quarter this year!
Presentations and activities!
We will have 3 formal presentations all happening at different times - along with the normal fun activities like canoeing, star gazing, tie-dye (feel free to bring your own shirt), morning yoga, art shows, sing alongs, bonfire, hay-rides, adventure courses, nature walks, and plenty of time to just be together.
Pay as led
We have implemented a "pay as led" fee scale. See the registration page for details.
SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS:
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.
WHAT TO BRING:
As temperatures at the end of September range from mild to cold, all campers must be prepared to enjoy whatever the weather brings. We especially recommend that Friends who intend to sleep in the screened-in cabins bring cold rated sleeping bags and/or warm multiple blankets, and warm sleeping clothes, as well as a pillow. Layers of clothing, rain gear, and extra shoes or boots, are vital to being adaptable to the weekend temperatures. Personal items suggested include: Flashlights, extra batteries, pillows, sheets, towels, washcloths, soap, shampoo, toothbrush and paste, sunblock, sunglasses, bug repellant, hat, jacket/ coat, rain/ mud boots or shoes, hat, umbrella, extra socks and shoes, other personal hygiene/ grooming items, and medicine. Other items suggested include: Shirts to tie-dye, musical instruments, notebook, pens, art/ crafts materials, books (especially Rise Up Singing), binoculars, and mats if doing yoga (although some will be supplied for Friends.)
Friends are especially encouraged to bring their artwork of any type to display or sell in the FQA Art Show.
If you plan to bring Art for Display or Show, email Doris at dpulone@comcast.net or leave message at 609 670 7625 (phone or text) if you would like to bring art work to be shown.