Camp Guest Letter

2025 Friends & Family Camp
Guests and Volunteers -
What Do You Need to Bring?

It’s that time again–time for fun and friendship at KindTree-Autism Rocks Friends and Family Camp. We expect over 160 guests and 95+ volunteers at this, our 23nd camp.

Baker Boy Scout Camp is a large facility. We’ve planned some great activities–swimming, arts and crafts, games, karaoke, live music and new this year: a Camp Tour for newbies, and Square Dancing! Be ready! And don’t forget our immensely popular Saturday Night Talent Show. All these activities and meals and fun will help create that special KindTree-Autism Rocks’ ambience of family and friendship; each of us joining together – volunteers, family, caregivers and guests – to make this all we want it to be.

Because Baker Camp is a Boy Scout facility and its amenities are slim. Cabin sizes vary. There are no private cabins; if you are assigned to a cabin you will most likely be sharing it with other guests. If you have allergies to dust and/or mold, you will be more comfortable in your own tent. No matter where you sleep, be sure to bring your sleeping bags and pads. Cell phone service is unreliable, but you can buy internet time from the Scouts if needed. The onsite telephone number is 907-830-4852 for emergencies.

If you have special needs, dietary concerns, behavioral concerns, require electricity for medical devices, or have severe allergies we need to know about, please let us know on the Health & Safety Form. You can email or call Tim at admin@kindtree.org with questions.

Here is a list of important stuff to bring. If you NEED HELP with this or have questions, please ask:

Sleeping bag or blankets

Extra blanket

Pad or inflatable mattress

Pillow

Your smile

Warm & cool weather clothing

Hat

Rain gear

Closed toe walking shoes

Your medications

Swim suit

Water shoes

Dancing shoes

Your radiant presence

Good flashlight or headlamp
Musical instruments

Towels

Rain tarp for tent

Soap & shampoo

Toothbrush
Bug repellent

Sun block

Band aids

Volunteers:
Your shift / crew information

Anything else?

No alcohol or marijuana is allowed anywhere; smoking in parking lot only. No pets. No personal campfires!

All RVs and cars must park in the parking lot. DO NOT plan on leaving food in your campsite. We will have a place to store your food and snacks. Why? Bears, that’s why! And raccoons, possums and deer. It is their year-round home, after all.

Please be on time for meals!!! Listen for the air horn blast!

Regular Guest check-in is 3-5 pm on Friday.

Campers registered for the early arrival option check-in from 3-5 pm Thursday. There is no drop in check-in for Thursday.

Saturday-only folks check in at 10:30 am on Saturday.

Guests assume full responsibility for themselves and their property’s well-being. You will be asked to sign in accepting responsibility for monitoring your personal safety. Kind Tree Productions, Inc., assumes no responsibility for any individual’s safety. If you cannot function independently in the camp environment for the weekend, please bring a support person with you for a safer, more fun environment for all.

Please join everyone for opening circle, at 5:30 pm Friday.

Please don’t hesitate to ask a question or to ask for help, volunteers will be wearing “Volunteer on Duty” buttons.

On behalf of all of us at KindTree-Autism Rocks, thank you for joining us

and let’s all make Autism Rock!

THANK YOU DONORS AND SPONSORS!

(See Activity Map of Camp Baker Below)

Driving Directions from Eugene, I-5 to Camp:

West on Highway 126 to Florence.
South on Highway 101, 6 miles (Do not turn off at Siltcoos Recreation Area.)
East (left) on Clear Lake Road, the turn-off to the Boy Scout Camp. The turn-off will be festooned with a sign and balloons.
Drive 1 mile on Clear Lake Road. Don't turn right on the first road or two, as they lead down to other businesses.
Turn right at large painted-wood Boy Scout sign and drive SLOWLY down the wooded driveway.
Follow the drive to the parking lot. Please park close together so everyone can find a parking spot.
A volunteer will greet you, get you checked in, and will help you get yourself and your gear to your camp spot.