Camp Crop-A-Lot
Cropportunities2
Cropportunities2 hosts up to 3 weekend retreats per year.

  • Camp Crop-A-Lot – in February
  • Summer Retreat – in July - sign up now!
  • Cropptoberfest – in October

What’s on the Agenda?
  • 48 hours of cropping time – Friday at noon to Sunday at noon.
  • Goody bags – full of scrapbook products donated by a wide range
    of vendors, treats and trinkets for every attendee.
  • Make and Take Projects – These are for anyone that wants to
    participate.  At designated times throughout the weekend there are
    projects for you to make. Each project will use a technique or new
    product you can use in your scrapbooks.
  • Games and prizes – Ongoing games to challenge your creativity  
    are sure to make the weekend interesting
  • Contests – “Creative Cropper Contest on Saturday evening. You
    choose your favorite page created at camp to be voted on by your
    peers for a fabulous prize!

Available Services:
  • Album Embossing – Finish off your project with a touch of
    personalization. Several colors and fonts to choose from.
  • Idea Library - all the latest scrapbook magazine issues and several
    other scrapping books to supply inspiration.
  • Shopping - The Retreat will give you an opportunity to complete
    LOTS of pages. There will be a nice selection of products available
    for purchase.  
  • Tools, Tools, Tools – a wide variety of scissors, punches,
    templates and dies available for you to use.
  • Pazzle Inspiration cuts – professional die cuts created just for you.

What Can I Expect for Meals?
  • Friday - Dinner - pot luck. Usually some type of theme to make
    your choices easy.
  • Saturday – at least 2 meals are provided. The menu is TBD but
    will be provided prior to the event.
  • Sunday – breakfast is provided. Menu is TBD.
  • Please bring your own beverages or any other snacks you may
    want for the weekend. There will be refrigeration available to keep
    stuff cold.

What can I expect for accommodations?
Depending on where the retreat is held, accommodations are provided.
  • Y-camp – Cabins have two bathrooms and sleep up to 12 people.
    Twin size bunk beds with mattresses are available in every cabin.
    There is enough space for everyone to have a bottom bunk. Each
    attendee is responsible for bringing bedding and toiletries.
  • Cropportunties2 – If you are planning on staying onsite, there is a
    small cabin with a few beds or you can bring your own tent or
    camper. There is lots of room to set up and hook ups are available
    too.

What can I expect for a workspace?
  • Seating will be very loosely assigned. Please identify who you
    would like to sit with when you register.
  • You will have at least half of an 8' round table with room around
    you for your tote bags or containers. No need to worry about what
    time you need to arrive, you workspace will be waiting for you.
  • Not everyone can be seated next to an outlet, so if you plan to
    bring things that need to be plugged in, be sure to bring extension
    cords and be prepared to not be able to use them exclusively all
    weekend.

How do I prepare for the retreat?
  • In order to maximize your cropping time, I suggest having your
    album project goals in mind. For instance, plan and prepare the
    specific pages/photos you will be working on by having the photos
    organized and ready to scrapbook along with the supplies needed
    to put together these pages.
  • At the retreat, the combined creativity of you and the other
    croppers near you will generate fabulous ideas for your layouts.
    When you are really stuck, there will be a whole room full of very
    qualified people to offer suggestions.
  • Bring only what you need. Take advantage of the cutting tools
    provided.

Is it safe to leave my supplies overnight?
  • Your workspace is yours for the weekend. We will be the only
    people on site for the weekend. I trust all the croppers attending
    the retreat and I do everything in my power to make sure things
    are secure.
  • However the main cropping room is not locked at any time during
    the weekend. Please keep any valuable items with you.  
  • Amy / Cropportunities2 cannot be held responsible for your
    belongings.

What should I bring?
Bring as much of your own cropping supplies and equipment as you feel
like hauling. For a more enjoyable experience, don’t over load.
  • Comfy clothes. Bring along a sweater or sweatshirt. Don’t forget
    your PJs and comfy slippers. Dress in layers, we don’t always have
    a lot of control over the temperature of the room. It should remain
    pretty constant, but what is comfortable for one may be too hot or
    cold for another.
  • Seat Cushion (chairs can get hard after a few hours)
  • Camera (to take pictures of your new friends and remember all the
    fun you had).
  • Cash or checkbook– Scrapbook products will be available for
    purchase throughout the weekend or to pay for a little pampering
    from or massage therapist.  I will not be able to accept credit or
    debit cards this year.
  • Snacks and Beverage of your Choice. Refrigerator is available for
    you to store your snacks and beverages.
  • Album covers to be embossed.
  • iPod or portable DVD player. It is a large room and we will have a
    radio, but that is no guarantee you will like what is being played.
  • If staying overnight, please bring all your own bedding, toiletries,
    towels, etc.
Above all, bring a great attitude.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made prior to two weeks before the event will be refunded
the full amount paid minus $25. No refund for cancellations made within
two weeks of event date however you can send someone in your place.
There will be no refunds for “No Shows”.
Schedule of Events
Friday
Noon        Check in
5 pm        Welcome
6 pm        Dinner – Pot Luck

Saturday
8 am        Breakfast - Catered
Noon       Lunch - Catered
2pm         Make and Takes
6 pm        Dinner - Catered
9 pm        Contests

Sunday
8 am        Breakfast - Catered
10am       Prizes and Drawings
Noon        Everyone goes home!
Pictures
from Previous Events
Cropptoberfest 2011
Scrap...if you Dare!

Camp 2011
Let's Make a Deal

Cropptoberfest 2010
Mission: Inspiration

Camp 2010
Scrap for the Gold

Cropptoberfest 2009
Camp Crop-A-Lot Luau

Camp 2009
Welcome to Fabulous Camp
Crop-A-Lot

Cropptoberfest 2008
Cropportunities Birthday Bash 3

Camp 2008
Leap into Scrapbooking

Cropptoberfest 2007
Scrappink

Camp 2007
Camp Crop-A-Latte

Cropptoberfest 2006
Cropportunities Knocking

Camp 2006
Cropportunities Grand Opening

Camp 2005
Crop Your Heart Out

Camp 2004
Camp Croppin' Fever

Camp 2003
Camp Croppin' Paradise

Camp 2002
Camping @ Camp Crop-A-Lot