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15th Annual BAJA KAMPVENTION
July 17, 18, & 19th, 2009
"Back to Basics"

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  • Enjoy the picturesque view from your campsite or take quiet strolls along the water. Kayaks, canoes, and small rafts are a sure bet along this rugged, secluded coastline. Bring along snorkeling, diving, and fishing gear as the waters are calm and crystal clear. Want more action? How about renting SeaDoos or 4-wheelers, or signing up for kayak or fishing tour? You can shop, get a message, or the tour the nearby town of La Bufadora. Or you can explore and enjoy the beautiful town of Ensenada and sample some delicious seafood!
All of this, plus AA fellowship and speakers. Imagine ending your day with a meeting under the stars in the glow and warmth of a crackling campfire!

  • RANCHO PACKARD is a private, secure, rustic seaside community in Baja California between Ensenada & La Bufadora, Mexico. Bring your own tent or RV. There are NO hook-ups or grills. Clean showers and toilets are provided.

  • OVERNIGHT CAMPING: $10 per night per vehicle
    DAY USE ONLY: $5 per day per vehicle

    Fees must be paid ON SITE. Fees apply no matter how many in vehicle.

  • HOTELS, MOTELS, & HOUSE RENTALS are available in nearby La Bufadora, La Jolla, and Ensenada. Here are a few, but more are available on the internet:

    Kuku Motel                    011 52 646 177 4485
    San Nicolas Hotel        011 52 646 176 1901
    Estero Beach Hotel     011 52 646 176 6225
    Best WesternEl Cid     011 52 646 178 2401
    Hacienda Don Juan    011 52 646 177 4094


  • TRAVEL TIPS:

    - You'll need Mexico car insurance. Check with your own US carrier or call 800.345.4701 for free quote.
    - Be prepared for toll roads. You'll need about $15.
    - Consider caravanning to make the trip easier.
    - Due to dangerous, unprotected cliffs, camping with toddlers should be done with extereme care.

  • FOR MORE INFO CALL:

    Don M.                     310.397.0297
    Greg & Alicia B.    661.946.8665
    Larry T.                    619.281.3523
    Olaf H.                      619.917.5173
    Steve & Heidi L.    760.240.4758

  • Follow this link to a website from CA Dept. of Public Health for instructions on how to receive certified copies of birth certificate for only $14 (cheapest we found):
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/birthdeathmar/Pages/CertifiedCopiesofBirthDeathRecords.aspx
  • U.S. Border Documentation Requirements

    U.S. and Canadian Citizens Must Show Documents that Prove Citizenship and Identity

    Effective January 31, 2008 U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 19 and older will need to show proof of their citizenship and identity. For many this will mean traveling with both a birth certificate and driver's license unless the traveler holds other acceptable documents .

    Examples of acceptable documents that show either identity or citizenship - you must travel with one of each.

    Bring one of the following documents that shows identity:

  • Driver's license or official ID card
  • U.S. or Canadian military ID card
AND bring one of the following documents that shows citizenship:
  • U.S. or Canadian official birth certificates
  • U.S. Consular report of birth abroad
  • U.S. certificate of naturalization
  • U.S. citizen ID card
  • Canadian certificate of citizenship w/o photo
OR

The following documents are accepted without the need to show any other document:
  • U.S. or Canadian passport
  • U.S. passport card
  • SENTRI, NEXUS, or FAST trusted traveler cards
  • State or provincial issued enhanced driver's license that denote identity and citizenship
  • U.S. Military ID with Military travel orders
  • U.S. Merchant Mariner Document
  • Native American tribal photo ID card
  • Form I-872 American Indian card
  • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Card (INAC)

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AA fellowship south of the border: this is recovery and recreation you're sure to enjoy! There is a potluck dinner Saturday night, so bring your best dish! Space is limited, so make sure and reserve yours early!

PREREGISTRATION(before July 1 only): $5 per person*
*Camping/Day Use fees NOT included

Include your name, address, phone, & email.
Make check payable to:

Baja Kampvention
Greg Bradford
2517 East Avenue J-2
Lancaster, CA 93535

ONSITE REGISTRATION(after July 1): $8 per person*
*Camping/Day Use fees NOT included