FOOD and LODGING: Catered meals will include Sunday dinner through Friday breakfast.  Lodging and meals cannot be broken down on a per-day or per-meal basis.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

UNHEATED CABINS with electricity, bunk beds, which will sleep 6-8.

HEATED BUNKHOUSE is available to the first 30 paid handlers who plan on keeping their K-9s in the cabin at night.  K-9s must be housed in their crates at all times.  Due to liability, NO canines will be allowed to run loose in the bunkhouse.  Only ONE K-9 per handler may be housed in the heated bunkhouse.  Sleeping arrangements are co-ed bunk style, so be prepared to share quarters with other participants.

HEATED LODGE is available to any handler keeping their K-9 in outdoor crates or in their vehicles.  The lodge will accommodate 10-15 people in each of the four (4) sections.  Absolutely under NO circumstances are any K-9s allowed in the newer lodges at any time, due to camp regulations.  Shower and toilet facilities are centrally located.

REGISTRATION:  Registration begins at 14:00 on Sunday, 26 September, 2010.   (That's 2pm for those of you that don't do military time)  UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will anyone be allowed in camp before 14:00 due to State Program prior to ours.  Pre-registration - $275.00.  This includes a $25.00 registration fee.  Space permitting, registrations will be accepted at door for an additional fee of $25.00.  BALANCE DUE IN CASHIERS CHECKS / MONEY ORDERS / CASH.  A service charge will be added for any returned checks.

ATTENDANCE:  No kennels will be provided for canines in attendance.  Please bring your own kennels, crates, or pens.  No canines will be allowed unleashed.  You will be responsible for your canines area.

TRAINING:  Actual fieldwork will be the emphasis for the week including both day and night.  Rural, town, urban, and wilderness areas will be available.  The Holiday Lake 4-H Camp with 23,000 acres of forest land adjoining will be excellent for those wishing to use their wilderness skills.  A 100-acre lake is located on the campgrounds.   Classroom training will be held on the campground in the Conference room or the Amphitheater.  Classes will include mantrailing, air scent, and tracking along with land/water cadaver.  ONLY ONE K-9 PER HANDLER IN ATTENDANCE. 

CLIMATE:  Virginia weather is unpredictable this time of year, though usually warm.  Bring warm clothes, bed linens, sleeping bags, rain gear, and safety eyewear.  Be prepared to share your cabin with others.

NOTE:  An AUCTION will be held on Wednesday evening, and the AWARDS on Thursday evening, along with a STEAK COOKOUT.  
Be sure to bring along some of your treasures to donate for the auction, which helps to defray the seminar cost.  These treasures can even be BREED SPECIFIC!

DEPOSIT:  Deposit of $125.00 MUST be received by 17 September, 2010.

SPECIAL NOTE:  In case of emergency, Holiday Lake 4-H Camp/Education Center, Inc., Appomattox, Virginia (434) 248-5444; or call the Appomattox County Sheriffs Department in extreme emergencies (434) 352-8241.