Our annual fun and relaxing retreat at Sandy Island in Lake Winnepesauke is coming up Memorial Day weekend May 26–28. The cost this year is $200 for adults/teens; $90 for ages 2-12; under 2 free. Some confidential financial aid is available; please email Sandy Island coordinator Denise Bousquet (denise4@rcn.com) to arrange.
Download the application form.
See basic info about Sandy Island below; more details to follow in coming weeks!
Map of Sandy Island: https://www.math.ucdavis.edu/~
GPS address: Northwoods Camp Road, Tuftenboro, NH
What: FUUSN’s annual retreat to Sandy Island Camp (a YMCA family camp)
Where: Sandy Island, a small isle in Lake Winnepesauke (N.H.) containing only the camp
When: Memorial Day weekend (Sat. May 26 – Mon. May 28)
How: Drive 2 ½ hrs. to just beyond Wolfeboro NH, park your car, take 10 min. boat ride to island. Boats leave the mainland Sat. at 10:30a, 11:15a, 12:00p & 2:00p. Leave the island Monday at 9:30a, 10:30a, 1:30p, 2:30p.
Why: Fun and relaxing weekend to build connections within FUUSN
Who: FUUSNites of all ages—singles, couples, families/significant others (no pets), usually about 150 campers
Housing: Rustic cabins, walk to shared bathhouses (a few exceptions have in-house shared full bathrooms)
Food: Shared dining-hall meals (to suit many dietary needs) provided by Sandystaff. If you need to bring special food items, a few shelves of easily-accessible refrigerator space are available in the serving area. You can make special dietary requests (vegan, low-carb, gluten-free, etc.) on the registration form.
Activities: Sports, crafts, discussion groups, music, swimming, boating, fishing, yoga, art, nature walks, photography, happy hour, bonfire, talent show, dancing, lounging, etc. Watch for messages from our Activities Coordinator requesting activities & leaders.
If you have questions, please email me at denise4@rcn.com or call/text 617-458-6927.
Denise Bousquet
Sandy Island Coordinator