CACO COMMUNITY CAMPING ACTIVITIES

We have a weekend full of fun activities planned including a state-of-the-art archery complex, ecology and outdoor learning opportunities, and private beach access. At Lake Chamberlain, a private lake at Camp Meriwether, we also have swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing activities, and much more!

During the evenings, DJ Sambo will be blessing our eardrums with Khmer music and karaoke, with mant opportunities to romvong in the Discovery Lodge. On Saturday evening, there will be a community potluck, camp announcements, with music and dance after.

There will also be several planned excursions, including a nature walk/hike around Camp Meriwether, surf perch fishing and mole crabbing on the beach, nightly bonfires, stargazing outings, and more!

2025 CACO COMMUNITY CAMPING WEEKEND AGENDA

FRIDAY

• 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM: Camp Registration / Setup
• 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM: CACO Fundraising - $5 Sugarcane Juice / $5-6 Matcha / $1 CACO Camp Stickers
  • Morning Youth & Adult Activities:​
    • Free-play Volleyball - Beach (Open)
    • Free-play Badminton - Discovery Lodge (Open)
    • Youth Activity - Discovery Lodge (TBA)
    • Health & Wellness: Morning Walk / Stretch - Discovery Lodge (9:30AM - 10:30AM)
    • Lake Activities: Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddle Boarding, Swimming, etc.  (9AM - 12PM)
    • Archery, Axe-Throwing, Basket Weaving, Camp Craft Education, Blacksmithing, etc.  (9AM - 12PM)
    • Khmer Traditional Games: Chol Chhoung (Throw the Scarf) - Discovery Lodge (1PM - 2PM)
  • 12:00 PM- 02:00 PM: Lunch Break
  • Day Youth & Adult Activities:
    • Free-play Volleyball - Beach (Open)
    • Free-play Badminton - Discovery Lodge (Open)
    • Youth Activity - Discovery Lodge (TBA)
    • Khmer Traditional Games: Sach Jong (King Wants) - Discovery Lodge (2PM - 3PM)
    • Lake Activities: Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddle Boarding, Swimming, etc. (2PM - 4PM)
    • Archery, Axe-Throwing, Basket Weaving, Camp Craft Education, Blacksmithing, etc. (2PM - 4PM)
  • Evening Activities:
    • Health & Wellness: Evening Walk / Stretch - Discovery Lodge (5:30PM - 6:30PM)
    • ​Music & Dance - Discovery Lodge​ (7PM - LATE)
    • Beach Bonfire (9PM - 11PM)

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SATURDAY

• 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM: Registration / Setup

• 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM: CACO Fundraising - $5 Sugarcane Juice / $5-6 Matcha / $1 CACO Camp Stickers
  • Morning Youth & Adult Activities:​
    • Free-play Volleyball - Beach (Open)
    • Free-play Badminton - Discovery Lodge (Open)
    • Youth Activity - Beach (TBA)
    • Health & Wellness: Morning Walk / Stretch - Discovery Lodge (9:30AM - 10:30AM)
    • Lake Activities: Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddle boarding, Swimming, etc.  (9AM - 12PM)
    • Archery, Axe-Throwing, Basket weaving, Camp Craft Education, Blacksmithing, etc.  (9AM - 12PM)
    • CACO Khmer School Alphabet Bingo & Guessing Game - Discovery Lodge (10AM - 12PM)
    • Khmer Traditional Games: Hide the Scarf - Discovery Lodge (11AM - 12PM)
    • Khmer Traditional Games: Pka Champa Pka Champey - Discovery Lodge (12PM - 1PM)
    • Khmer Traditional Games: Pong Raot Koun Kromom (Bridge Kidnapping) - Beach (1PM - 2PM)
    • Community Hike - Discovery Lodge (12PM - 1PM)
  • 12:00 PM- 02:00 PM: Lunch Break
  • Day Youth & Adult Activities:
    • Free-play Volleyball - Beach (Open)
    • Free-play Badminton - Discovery Lodge (Open)
    • Youth Activity - Beach (TBA)
    • Lake Activities: Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddle boarding, Swimming, etc.  (2PM - 4PM)
    • Archery, Axe-Throwing, Basket weaving, Camp Craft Education, Blacksmithing, etc. (2PM - 4PM)
    • Defense Training Workshop - Discover Lodge (3PM - 4PM)
  • Evening Activities:
    • Potluck at Discovery Lodge (6PM - LATE)
      • Welcome / Announcements/ Thank You's​
      • CACO Volunteer Appreciation
      • Khmer Karaoke / Romvong
    • Beach Bonfire (9PM - 11PM)

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SUNDAY

• 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Camp Check-Out​​