Winter Quarters
March 5-7, 2010
Oregon 4-H Center (west of Salem, Oregon)
Winter Quarters this year will include workshops for many facets of the NCWC. This year the 20th Maine Infantry will coordinate the classes and programs. Company commanders will be responsible for setting up skirmishes. The activity schedule is still under development.
The venue, Oregon 4-H Center, allows for multiple indoor work and display areas, as well as excellent fields for drill and skirmishing and miles of trails for tactical exercises. There is a seperate horse camp area with a tie-stall stable, a large roundpen for working horses, bunk houses (unheated- much like what they would have had during the war), seperate showers and toilets, and limited RV parking. There are several places for drill and where blank firing of all branches will be permitted, including some with gravel road access for artillery, and miles of trails for tactical exercises and horse activities. Pre-registration is required for camping and dining! See the options below.
Please note that only blank firing is allowed at this facility- there will be no live firing. The NCWC Board is looking to replace the live fire aspect at another venue later in the season.
For those who wish to stay overnight, both cottages and cabins are available:
COTTAGES: There are 5 heated cottages that sleep 16 each, for a total capacity to house up to 80 participants (four people per room in bunk beds- totalling sixteen people per cottage). 3 additional cottages have a living room with a couch, chair, microwave and small refrigerator for snacks. There is NO COOKING ALLOWED in or outside the cottages. Most cottages have two bathrooms (a few of them only have one), and all have shower and toilet facilities.
CABINS: There are 4 barracks-style cabins that are also heated with one large room and multiple bunk beds, however, in this case, the shower and toilet facilities are located in a nearby building. These cabins are more like the Camp Rilea barracks.
Costs and Registration
Pre-registration for camping and meals is required and must be complete by Feb. 25 so we may notify the staff at the Center. Day use only participants who do not want meals may register in advance or upon arrival. THERE IS NO COOKING ALLOWED AT THE CENTER.
Download and return the Registration Form by February 25.
OPTION 1 - PACKAGE DEAL: $71.00/person for two nights and five meals (Friday dinner on your own) in the cottages, cabins or RV camping (yes, RV campers are charged per person).
OPTION 2 - PACKAGE DEAL: $78/person for two nights and six meals (including Friday night dinner) in the cottages, cabins or RV camping.
OPTION 3 - INDIVIDUALIZED DEALS: $17 per person per night and select specific meals at $7 for breakfast, $7 for lunch and $9.00 for dinner (remember- no cooking). The bunk house by the stables, which is an unheated, is available to groups with horses. $10.00 per person, per night, or $15 per night with a horse in the stable.
OPTION 4 - DAY CAMPING: You are welcome to come for the day. The cost is $5 per person per day, or $7 per day with a horse, in horse camp. Bring your own food or purchase meals at prices listed above. Remember, cooking is not allowed but you may bring cold food.
OPTION 5 - RV'S IN HORSE CAMP: There is VERY limited space for RV's at this site (3-4 only) with no hookups for electrical power or water. If you stay overnight the fee is still $17 per person. Please contact Craig for confirmation of availability before sending your registration.
All meals are prepared in the dining hall. There is NO COOKING ALLOWED AT THE 4-H CENTER.
Activities
The following is a list of offered workshops and activities. More to come as they are finalized (see the tentative list below the schedules). Note that you will need to check in upon arrival each day and carry proof of registration with you at all times.
If you are interested in making a presentation please contact the event coordinator ASAP.
Activities and Programs
- Schedule TBA
Friday, March 5
| Time | Event | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 12 pm | Setup Begins: You may arrive early if you make arrangangements with the event coordinators. | |
| 12 pm | TBA | |
| 6 pm | Dinner: $9* or on your own | *Reserve by 2/25 |
We also have available TVs for evening movies!
Other Friday activites may be added- TBA!
Saturday, March 6
| Time | Event | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 am | Breakfast: $7* or on your own | *Reserve by 2/25 |
| 8-9 am | Religion During the Civil War | Chaplain Erik Wood |
| 9-10 am | Rations of the Armies | Captain Mark Stevens |
| 10 am-noon | Company Drill Field Music Workshop |
Company Commanders Chief Musician Michael Larsen |
| 12-1 pm | Lunch: $7* or on your own | *Reserve by 2/25 |
| 1-2 pm | Camp Cooking | Sgt. Sam Steidel |
| 2-3 pm | Leadership | 1st Sgt Mike Scott- Cmdr. USN (ret.) |
| 3:30-5:30 pm | Tactical Skirmish | Battalion Commanders |
| 5:30 pm | Dinner: $9* or on your own | *Reserve by 2/25 |
Again, there are TVs available for movies!
Other events may be added.
Sunday, March 7
| Time | Event | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | ||
| 7:30 am | Breakfast: $7* or on your own | *Reserve by 2/25 |
| 7:45-9 am | Ideas for School Presentations | |
| 9-10 am | Church Service | Chaplain Erik Wood |
| 10-11:30 am | Artillery & Ground Charges | Colonel Joe Cross & John Frenzel |
| 12-1 pm | Lunch: $7* or on your own | *Reserve by 2/25 |
Location
Oregon 4-H Center: 5394 4-H Road, Salem OR 97304. www.oregon4hcenter.org
From Portland via I-5
1. Take I-5 South to the Salem Parkway Exit. Exit right. Bear to the right and drive approximately 4.6 miles on the Parkway and Commercial Street. (The Parkway becomes Commercial Street just past the Fred Meyer store.
2. Drive South on Commercial and turn right at the Marion Street Bridge.
3. Cross the Willamette River on the Marion Street Bridge, staying in either of the two right lanes and follow the signs onto Wallace Road.
4. Drive North approximately 2 miles and turn left onto Brush College Road.
5. Drive approximately 5 miles on Brush College Road. Turn left onto 4-H Road.
6. Drive uphill to the end of the pavement. Remember: The speed limit while in camp is 10 mph.
7. If you are going to either Horse Camp or Greider, take the right-hand gate and drive downhill. Stay on the improved road. Horse Camp is the first group of buildings, including a barn, an arena and a bathhouse. If you are going to Greider, pass through Horse Camp and continue downhill. Greider Lodge will be on your right as you reach the meadow.
8. If you are going to the Core area, take the left-hand gate and drive uphill. Signs will direct you to the area you are staying.
From Eugene via I-5
1. Drive 1-5 North to the Exit 253 Santiam Pass. Exit right and turn left onto Mission Street at the light.
2. Drive West on Mission Street approximately 2 miles and turn right onto Liberty Street.
3. Drive North on Liberty Street and turn left onto Marion Street.
4. Follow directions 3-8 above.
From the West:
1. Take Hwy 22 to the Rickreall intersection at Hwy 99, just east of Dallas.
2. Turn north toward McMinnville and travel approximately 6 miles to the McCoy/Bethel Road junction. There will be an intersection with a flashing yellow light.
3. Turn east on Bethel Road and travel approximately 5.2 miles to Spring Valley Road.
4. Turn south on Spring Valley Road, go 1 block and turn right on Brush College Road.
5. Follow Brush College Road around Zena (Spring Valley) Church and travel approximately .25 mile.
6. Look for the signs for “YMCA Camp Greider” and “The 4-H Center”.
7. The road will split – the left Y will be Brush College Road; the straight ahead (uphill) road is 4-H Road.
8. Follow instructions 6-8 above.
Contact Information
Direct questions to the event coordinators, Craig Flynn and John Beard, at 503-255-3557 or cf80@comcast.net