Vergnügungsfest 2004 12.-13. November Camp Caraway, Asheboro

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September 1, 2004

Dear Fellow German Teachers,

The 2004 Vergnügungsfest, the annual North Carolina German Immersion Weekend for advanced German students, will be held on November 12-13th at Camp Caraway in Asheboro .

The camp is sponsored by the North Carolina chapter of the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG). It is a great tradition going back to 1980, and we encourage especially new colleagues to participate.

The theme for this year’s camp will be Musik für alle. Among the events planned are a Talentschuppen, in which individuals or school groups will present a special talent such as a song, a dance, or a skit; an Unterhaltungsabend featuring singing, dancing, and games; a Spiel des Wissens, during which students, arranged in teams, will rotate through a series of play stations prepared and staffed by the participating group leaders; a Staffellauf, a relay race, Schnitzeljagd, scavenger hunt; and the Goethe Pokal, a quiz bowl game in which competitors will have the chance to display their knowledge of the history, culture, and geography of the German-speaking world. As customary, many prizes will be awarded.

The cost of the camp is $50, which includes room, meals, and a T-shirt. Campers must bring their own towels and sleeping bags or linens. Students should also bring some favorite snacks and drinks to be shared.

Please email me by Friday, October 1 with your pre-registration information, the number of students (boys/girls) you will bring to the camp. Because there is only space for 50 student participants, I may have to ask you to bring slightly fewer students than indicated in your pre-registration information in order to allow as many schools as possible to participate. I will send you confirmation of your numbers by Friday, October 3. You will be receiving medical permission and consent forms, maps and additional information once pre-registered.

Payment for participants will be due no later than Tuesday, October 19. Checks should be made out to LRHS German Club and sent to the address below.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen,

Madeleine Schwartz
Leesville Road High School
8904 Leesville Road
Raleigh , N.C. 27613
mschwartz@wcpss.net