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Registration

The prices listed here were for 2011. Prices for 2012 will be available in early 2012.

General Admission
General admission includes entry to the conference grounds for five days (Wednesday through Sunday) and camping for four nights (Wednesday through Saturday nights). Meals and dormitory lodging are not included. General Admission prices are:

• Adults: $40 ($50 after May 10, on-site)
• Children (Ages 5-17): $10
• Children under age 5: Free

Single Day Admission
People coming for a single day (or any part thereof) may pay for a Single Day Admission. Single Day Admission does not include camping, meals, or dorm lodging. Day Users arriving after 9 AM Saturday will be directed to special parking areas. Single Day Admission prices are:

• Adults: $25
• Children (Ages 5-17): $10
• Children under age 5: Free

Meals
Three different meal plans are offered. The cost of the meal plans do not include admission, dorm lodging, or camping. Individual meals may be sold each day of the conference at a premium. The snack bar, operated by Camp Oakes, will be open for short orders at 1 PM Friday and Saturday.

• Five meals (Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch): $40
• Six meals (Friday dinner through Sunday lunch): $46
• Seven meals (Friday dinner through Sunday dinner): $51

Dormitory Lodging
Dormitory space is available for $10 per person for four nights (Wednesday through Saturday nights). This does not include admission or meals, which must be purchased separately. One bathroom/shower facility is provided for each dorm. Please bring sleeping bags and pillows; no bedding is provided. No assignments to specific dorms are made; each bunk is available on a first-come, first-served basis to people who have purchased a meal/lodging plan.

Confirmation
Confirmation of your registration will be mailed to you. Included will be your meal and workshop tickets (if purchased), a car pass, a map to Camp Oakes, and the rules of the conference. Please register early to ensure timely delivery of your registration materials.

Off-Site Lodging
Lodging is also available off-site in the city of Big Bear Lake. Click on the following links for more information.
http://www.bigbearlake.net/hml/
http://www.bigbearinfo.com/lodging2.html
http://www.stargazersinn.com/

Recreational Vehicles/Camp Sites
There are no picnic tables, fire pits, or marked spaces in Camp Oakes. RV’s may not park on the telescope field or in a way that will impede traffic or damage the environment at Camp Oakes. RV and trailer owners need to be especially careful of interior lights. Please park so that doors open away from observers, block windows to prevent light trespass, and mask interior lights with red cellophane as necessary. Generators may run only from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. No RV’s are allowed to connect to the camp electrical system except at the Indian Guide Village!

Quiet Times/Active Locations
Not everybody sleeps at the same time. Many attendees will be observing from dusk until the wee hours of the morning. Please be courteous to your neighbors at all hours by minimizing noise. If you play music, play it quietly. On the other hand, please realize that your sleep may be disturbed by observers talking, using equipment, and in other ways as they stay up late. Locate your campsite accordingly.

Cleanup
When you leave, please make sure your area is trash free. Please leave Camp Oakes better than you found it.

Dusty Conditions
Outdoor carpeting under your scope and a tarp or other cover for the daytime are highly recommended to protect equipment from dust.

Refunds
Refunds for pre-registrations can be obtained by notifying the RTMC in writing by May 20 for meal plans, or June 5 for other fees. PayPal Service Fees are not refundable. Refunds will not be given for weather-related issues.

Questions about registration should be directed to registrar@rtmcastronomyexpo.org