Hi, campers and welcome to another Camp Croppin’ newsflash. As organizers of these conventions, we find these next few weeks to be particularly exciting leading up to the convention and since we know all about the fun that await our campers at the convention, its hard to sit back and wait for April 3rd and 4th to arrive!

In the coming weeks, you will receive newsflashes on the more practical information for Camp Croppin’. Subjects like how to get organized so that you can make the most of this awesome convention, what to bring to classes, even what you will find to eat at the hotel and details of the food concession they will be offering for your convenience. So. . . , dust of those backpacks, sharpen those pencils and get ready to take notes in the coming weeks until the start of Camp Croppin’.

Registration Packages:

For everyone who has registered for Camp Croppin’ Calgary 2009, we are currently preparing your registration packages. These packages will include general information about what to expect at Camp Croppin’ and also your name badge and class tickets. You will receive a name badge holder to insert your name badge in at the door when you arrive at the convention, and your name badge will be your formal identification for entering the ballroom during the convention. Your name badge can also make you a “winner” at the convention so don’t forget to bring it with you. Sorry . . . we’re not telling the details on how it can make you a winner . . . you will just have to trust us!

Your registration package will be mailed by mid-March, you should have them in plenty of time for the convention. Please note-you can still add classes up until March 20th, but tickets for any classes you have added after March 3rd will need to be picked up at the Camp Croppin’ information desk.

It is also IMPORTANT to remember to arrive with all your camping buddies so that when we open the doors for campers to enter and set up camp you will have the opportunity to choose seats “together”. (To be fair to all our campers, there is no saving of spaces). If you arrive late for the convention with a large group of friends that you wish to sit with, seating availability will be sparsely spread and the chances of finding even two seats together will be almost impossible!

When you arrive there will be “colors” posted on a pole on the centre of each table. Each person will need to take a color and keep it inside their name badge holder along with their name tag. Some lucky campers will receive prizes for their color so be sure that you don’t lose yours. When you are looking for a table, just look at the poles in the centre and it will show you how many spaces are still available at that table. There is a combination of round and long tables. This will give more campers more room to work at, however, if you are planning on sitting at one of the long tables, we ask that you bring the minimal amount of scrapbooking supplies that you will need as there is very little storage space at the long tables!! Each table accommodates six campers. There is much more personal space at the round tables. Try to decide in advance the kind of table that you want to scrapbook at so that you can go directly to that table when you arrive with your camp buddies.

Also, we have a “donations” box where you have the opportunity to donate your unwanted tools and excess scrapbooking supplies (books, magazines, etc) to kids at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. We all know that kids can make treasure out of anything, our unused scrapbooking supplies can provide more than just treasure; they can help them encapsulate memories through the Therapeutic Scrapbooking Program at the Hospital. As you sort through your scrapbooking stash, please gather a little collection of any unwanted stickers, papers, etc together in a bag and we will be pleased to transport these for you via our donations box, to the kids at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Let’s spread a bit of the fun of scrapbooking around!

Just a reminder, that there are still a few spaces left in some of our classes. Take a peek at the fabulous projects that you will be doing in our classes below.

Home Sweet Gypsy Home by 7 Gypsies
 

I Spy. . . with Bo Bunny
 

Welcome to my World by Bo Bunny
 

Magnetic Appeal by Basic Grey
 

For more information on our classes to register simply go to www.scrapbookersparadise.com/camp and click on the “classes” link on the bottom of the page.

Finally, it wouldn’t be a real camping experience without a campsite. We have secured a campsite just for you at the Carriage House Inn for a fabulous discounted rate of only $129 + GST for a Deluxe Room or a VIP Room. These rooms usually cost over $200 so it is a great saving if you book the rooms before March 1st! Simply mention that you are with Scrapbooker`s Paradise at the time of your reservation and they will apply the discount for you. Also make sure that you reserve your rooms before March 1st or else they will make you pay full price! For more information on the Carriage House Inn and reservations, simply go to our website at www.scrapbookersparadise.com/camp and click on the ‘hotel’ link on the bottom of the page.

Watch for our next newsflash coming out in March!!

Thank you for registering for Camp Croppin’ and we look forward to seeing you in Calgary on April 3rd and 4th.

Sincerely,
Your Camp Croppin’ Team