August 6-8, 2010 Forest Home Camp, Forest Falls, CA
Sign Language Factory is happy to announce their 17th Silent Weekend! Our 2010 weekend will be for ALL levels, Beginner thru Interpreter, with workshops appropriate for all! Don't miss out on this fun-filled weekend!
You will have a unique opportunity to learn, build your self confidence, practice your sign language skills (AND earn CEUs if you are an RID Certified Interpreter) as you socialize with our deaf friends who come to our Silent Weekend camp. They are there to encourage and help you throughout the weekend. You won't want to miss it!
Workshops will be provided throughout the weekend. Remember...this is a silent weekend. Workshops will NOT be voiced. Everyone is to turn off their voices and be immersed into ASL for the entire weekend! It's sure to be a challenging & rewarding experience for all levels of signers, 18 and older! (Special waivers may be accepted for students under 18. Please contact our office for more info).
After a morning of some great workshops on Saturday, our camp has some awesome opportunies to experience during your free time! You can enjoy the adventure of the zipline, or go swimming in the lake! Feel like climbing a rock wall or hiking? They have that, too! It'll be a time to get to know some new friends, or hang with some old.
Or perhaps you'd rather just relax and enjoy the beautiful, serene surroundings, or take a nap! You'll have some free time to do that, too!
Experience some great comraderie as you explore and enjoy!
This year, we have upgraded our cabins and we are right next to the lake!
Your accommodations will be dorm style cabins, sleeping up to 5 people per cabin with bunkbeds.
Each cabin has it's own shower and private toilet. If you are coming with a friend or friends, you may request to be housed in the same cabin.
Registration will begin at 4pm on Friday afternoon, however, you are free to arrive early to enjoy the grounds prior to registration. Dinner will be provided and served at 7pm. Our first workshop will begin at 8:15pm Friday evening. Saturday, your day will be filled with a variety of workshops, ASL games, and other fun activities as well as a deaf
panel discussion and a special "Nobody Famous!" comedy show by none
other than Bill Rennie himself! Sunday, we will
wrap up with a short, non denominational church service (optional) all
in ASL. Departure will be at 11am on Sunday.
If you are flying in for the weekend, the closest airport is Ontario. You would need to rent a car and the camp is about a 40 miles from the airport. The other two closest airports are Orange County (SNA) (about 65 miles to camp) and LAX (about 90 miles to camp), HOWEVER, due to Friday evening traffic, it could take you as long as 3-6 hours to travel from those airports, depending on what time of day you arrive. The earlier you arrive, the better traffic conditions will be. Check each to see what would be most convenient for you. Or contact Bonnie at 714-776-2551 to discuss your options.
The cost of the weekend is as little as $189 if you take advantage of the early-bird registration. Your fee covers a $20 non-refundable registration fee, lodging, five meals (Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch & dinner and Sunday breakfast) plus all the workshops and activities for the entire weekend. Don't delay! Register TODAY! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to be immersed in ASL for an entire weekend at this great price!
Special registration: Postmarked by February 15, 2010......$189 Earlybird registration: Postmarked by April 15, 2010.........$229 Regular registration: Postmarked by June 15, 2010...........$259 Late registration: Postmarked by July 15..........................$289 Postmarked after July 15, 2010.....................................$329 Special rates
for group
registration
We
are offering a special rate for groups such as students, interpreter
groups,
church groups, large families, etc. The group rate is for five or more registering
together. Each
person must fill out a registration form which must be sent
together with one
check or money order payable to Sign Language Factory, Inc.
When 10 or more register as a group, the person getting this
group
together can attend at no charge. Once this registration is sent
in, you cannot add to it. Due
to the group registration discount, there will be no refunds or credits
but transfers
will be
allowed up to July 15, 2010.
If postmarked by February 15, 2010..........$175 If postmarked by April 15, 2010................$189 If postmarked by June 15, 2010................$229 If postmarked by July 15..........................$259 If postmarked by July 30..........................$289 After July 30...........................................$305
All refunds are less the $20 non-refundable registration fee. 100% refund if cancelled at least 30 days prior to weekend. 50% refund if cancelled between July 8-July 15. SORRY, ABSOLUTELY NO REFUND IF CANCELLED AFTER JULY 15. NO EXCEPTIONS! (This is due to the fact that we must guarantee and pay for the number of participants.)
Once we receive your registration form and payment, your name will be posted on our website under "Confirmed Participants". If you do not find your name within 10 days of mailing your registration, please contact our office. At any time, you may check the website for the "What to Bring" List and directions to the camp.
If at ANY time you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to either email us (slfwow@sbcglobal.net) or call us at 714-300-4153.
We look forward to seeing you at the weekend!
For more information or to register over the phone with a credit card, contact Bonnie at 714-300-4153 or SLFWOW@sbcglobal.net
Click on "Registration Form" to print a form to mail in to Silent Weekend 409 N. Janss St. Anaheim, CA 92805
Here's what some of the participants had to say about past SWs: *An experience I will cherish and one that is sure to benefit me in the future.
*Just a great time! So much was gained! Thank you!
*Great weekend, very encouraging, great setting...I needed this boost. Thanks!
*Had a great time...learned a lot and made friends.
*Best experience! I was very shy at first but I made friends I will continue to talk to. Great weekend!
*Life changing!
*It was fun, funny, informative and easy to meet people!
You will have a unique opportunity to learn, build your self confidence, practice your sign language skills (AND earn CEUs if you are an RID Certified Interpreter) as you socialize with our deaf friends who come to our Silent Weekend camp. They are there to encourage and help you throughout the weekend. You won't want to miss it! 
Workshops will be provided throughout the weekend. Remember...this is a silent weekend. Workshops will NOT be voiced. Everyone is to turn off their voices and be immersed into ASL for the entire weekend! It's sure to be a challenging & rewarding experience for all levels of signers, 18 and older! (Special waivers may be accepted for students under 18. Please contact our office for more info). 
After a morning of some great workshops on Saturday, our camp has some awesome opportunies to experience during your free time! You can enjoy the adventure of the zipline, or go swimming in the lake! Feel like climbing a rock wall or hiking? They have that, too! It'll be a time to get to know some new friends, or hang with some old. 
Or perhaps you'd rather just relax and enjoy the beautiful, serene surroundings, or take a nap! You'll have some free time to do that, too!
Registration will begin at 4pm on Friday afternoon, however, you are free to arrive early to enjoy the grounds prior to registration. Dinner will be provided and served at 7pm. Our first workshop will begin at 8:15pm Friday evening. Saturday, your day will be filled with a variety of workshops, ASL games, and other fun activities as well as a deaf
panel discussion and a special "Nobody Famous!" comedy show by none
other than Bill Rennie himself! Sunday, we will
wrap up with a short, non denominational church service (optional) all
in ASL. Departure will be at 11am on Sunday.
If you are flying in for the weekend, the closest airport is Ontario. You would need to rent a car and the camp is about a 40 miles from the airport. The other two closest airports are Orange County (SNA) (about 65 miles to camp) and LAX (about 90 miles to camp), HOWEVER, due to Friday evening traffic, it could take you as long as 3-6 hours to travel from those airports, depending on what time of day you arrive. The earlier you arrive, the better traffic conditions will be. Check each to see what would be most convenient for you. Or contact Bonnie at 714-776-2551 to discuss your options.
