BKFTC Retreat
Welcome to the BKFTC Camp website. We hope you'll find everything you need! Look at some of our pictures from previous camps and sign up for our next camp.
Our next retreat will be in July 14th to the 16th 2023
All participants are required to make a $100 deposit two weeks prior to the retreat.
The BKFTC camps are held in Waterville Valley, NH. It is a beautiful setting nestled in the mountains. The drive is about 2 hours and 30 minutes from Boston, depending on traffic. The weather is usually cool in the mornings and evenings and warm throughout the day. We try for 2 work out sessions per day. One in the morning and then again in the afternoon.
Forms
Please fill in this form, and return to: Joshua Grant at: gulong16@gmail.com or Sue Grant at suegrant16@gmail.com
Workouts
On the left is a picture of part of the morning workout.
On most days we have a morning workout and an afternoon workout. So you'll need lots of clean work out clothes, including your uniform and kung fu shoes. We usually work out outside so remember to dress in layers. Waterville Valley can be chilly, especially on Columbus Day Weekend. Remember to bring boots or sneakers to hike in and a pair of flip flops for the beach or just to throw on. Please bring your weapons and a water bottle to all workouts.
Swimming
Remember to bring a bathing suit. There is a pond (in the picture above), and we usually go on a hike to the cascades where you can go swimming if you dare! There is the Waterville Valley Athletic Club that has both an indoor and outdoor pool (picture on right). It has saunas, and hot tubs and much more. Please click on the link below to visit their site. Keep in mind the Athletic Club charges a fee to attend.
Plan on going for a hike!
Bring a pair of shoes/sneakers to hike in. It's great to have a back pack with snacks and water, a bathing suit and a towel.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
“Condos are usually pretty well set up. You won’t need to bring dishes, glasses, pots or pans. There are usually microwaves and sometimes a blender. ”
You will be in a condo, sharing a kitchen with other campers. Bring something to eat for your breakfast and lunch and plan to prepare dinner with others. Usually people bring food to share and go shopping up there as needed.
What should I bring to camp?
Weapons
Don't forget your staff, spear, sword, fan, cane or whatever other weapon you may be learning or practicing.
Clothing
mask
uniform
kung fu shoes/sneakers
bathing suit
hiking shoes (if you're so inclined)
a hat to protect you from the sun during our workouts
shorts
long pants (the mountains are cool even in July)
sweatshirt (for the morning workouts before it warms up)
tee shirts and tank tops
pajamas
flip flops (for the showers/sauna at the Athletic Club)
underwear
socks
a light jacket/rain jacket (if it's misting or drizzling we'll still work out - outside)
Toiletries
tooth brush/toothpaste/floss
soap
shampoo/conditioner
razor
sunscreen
moisturizer
deodorant
tissues
hair dryer (not provided)
hair elastics
hair brush
bug repellent
medications (Tylenol, Advil etc.)
a towel to bring to the lake, pool, or The Cascades
Food
No food is provided so please bring what you want to eat. Below are some ideas.
breakfast food:
cereals
milk
bagels and cream cheese
fruit
coffee/tea
lunch food:
bread
cheese
meat
snack:
popcorn
pretzels
chips
salsa
humus
dinner:
There are a few local restaurants in Waterville Valley where you can eat out or order pizza. Or your can bring your own food, if you have a kitchen where you are staying.
If we stay in group cabins, dinner is usually made with your cabin roomies. Sometimes people plan their meals with one another before coming up and sometimes everyone just adds their own ingredients to a meal. If you have something you love to cook you can prepare it before you come up and that might make packing easier. Things you may want to think about bringing are:
pasta
veggies
bread
beer/wine
salad ingredients
desserts - pie, ice cream, brownies
Don't forget ingredients you may use when cooking:
onions, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, spices, etc.
Other
umbrella/raincoat
backpack for carrying your things to practice or for hiking
water bottle
glasses/sunglasses
contacts and contact cleaning solution
flash light
camera
entertainment - like a book, computer, deck of cards, games like: Cards against Humanity
Directions to Waterville Valley
Directions from Boston:
Take 93 North toward Concord, NH for about 58 miles.
Then take exit 28 onto NH-49 toward Campton, NH
(Turn right off the exit onto route 49.)
Follow for about 10 miles.
This will bring you to the center of Waterville Valley.
