A farmer john type wetsuit or a dry suit is HIGHLY recommended, the water is still cold in May! Some dive shops rent wetsuits for a minimal fee. 

Please bring:

• Clothing and accessories for both warm and cold weather. Weather in May is hard to predict. Past years have been cool and rainy and warm, sunny, and dry.
• Sandals or water shoes.
• Sunscreen, rain gear, and mosquito repellent.
• Sea kayak. A sea kayak is 14’ or longer with bulkheads.  Also bring related gear including: a paddle, personal flotation device (PFD), paddle float, and pump.
• Rental kayaks are available from the following symposium sponsors. Let them know you are attending the WMCKA Symposium.
  • The Power of Water – please send an email to info@powerofwater.net.
• While we love pets, they are NOT allowed in camp!

• Free walk-in tent site with registration.
• Free lots for small RV’s. However, there are no RV hook-ups.
• Bunks in simple rustic cabins are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each cabin sleeps 6 to 12 people. Cabins have electricity.  Bring your own linens and/or sleeping bags.  Cabins are available with Male Only, Female Only, and Co Ed rooming options.  There is a small charge for cabins.  
• Centralized restrooms and showers are available at camp.
• A list of nearby local campgrounds, motels, and restaurants may be obtained online at www.whitelake.org

Meals are included for all registered participants. Camp Pendalouan provides eight meals (3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners), including a vegetarian option, during the weekend. Meals are served family-style in the main lodge. 

Please note: the first meal served for the weekend is dinner on Friday.

Friday:

• Symposium Check-In begins at 5:00 pm
• Dinner will be served Friday in the main lodge
• “Introduction to the Symposium” class at 7 pm in the main lodge
• “BCU 3 Star Participant” review at TBD in the main lodge with Bonnie Perry.  

• Breakfast served from 8:00 – 9:00 am in the main lodge
• On land and water classes begin at 9:00 am. 
• BCU 3 Star participants will travel to Duck Lake State Park at 9:00 am
• Lunch is served from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm in the main lodge.
• On land and water classes begin again at 1:00 pm.
• Dinner is served at 6:00 pm in the main lodge.
• Evening Presentation and Raffle in the main lodge.
• Night paddle at dusk, please bring a light or light stick (we will have light sticks for sale)

Friday:

• Symposium Check-In begins at 5:00 pm in the main lodge
• Dinner will be served Friday in the main lodge
• “Introduction to the Symposium” class at 7 pm in the main lodge
• “BCU 3 Star Participant” review at TBD in the main lodge with Bonnie Perry.  

• Breakfast served from 8:00 – 9:00 am in the main lodge
• On land and water classes begin at 9:00 am. 
• BCU 3 Star participants will travel to Duck Lake State Park at 9:00 am
• Lunch is served from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm in the main lodge.
• On land and water classes begin again at 1:00 pm.
• Dinner is served at 6:00 pm in the main lodge.
• Evening Presentation and Raffle in the main lodge.
• Night paddle at dusk, please bring a light or light stick (we will have light sticks for sale)

Neptune’s Treasures is our ‘kayaking garage sale’ for second-hand, gently used camping and kayaking gear. There is usually a selection of used kayaks also for sale. This is a great place to sell your used kayak and gear or find some new (to you) stuff. Neptune’s Treasures is for the gearhead in all of us!

• There is a $100/person non-refundable charge if cancellation is received after April 23, 2023. 
• No refunds after May 8, 2023.