Newsletter September 2016 Advanced registration is required for all SMP trips, events & volunteer opportunities. Program events are open only to single Marine and Sailors stationed on Camp Pendleton. Participants who volunteer must register in advance with SMP HQ in order to receive a letter of appreciation. Volunteers must provide their own transportation except for PE fitness Challenge. A signed command permission slip is required for all SMP activities. All activities depart from Semper Fit Headquarters Bldg 1253. Unless otherwise stated and require that participants utilize the provided transportation Upcoming SMP Meetings, Trips and Special Events 9/1-1330. Monthly SMP Meeting at 33 Area SMP Rec Center, Bldg. 3348 9/2-5 - San Francisco Trip. $140.00 per person includes transportation and 3 night hotel stay in downtown San Francisco. Group departs Semper Fit HQ, Bldg 1253 at 0700. 9/9-11 - Sequoia National Park Camping Trip and Crystal Cave Tour. $60.00 per person includes transportation, camping, meals while in camp and a private group tour of the Crystal Cave. Group departs Semper Fit HQ, Bldg 1253 at 0700. Sign-ups open. 9/24-1000. SMP Beach Day. Free event, pre-registration is required to plan for food. A day of play at Camp Pendleton Del Mar Beach. Free use of kayaks, stand up paddle boards and surfboards. Lunch provided. Group meets at the pebble beach (behind cottages 614 and 615) at 1000. Bring your swim suits, towels and sunscreen. 9/28 - Potato Chip Rock Hike. $5.00 per person, pre-registration is required to plan for food. Group departs Semper Fit HQ, Bldg 1253 at 0700. 10/1 - Tour De Pendleton. $10.00 for Active Duty includes race bib, t-shirt, Gatorade, snacks, and race access. Cycling event riding from the Northernmost point of Camp Pendleton through Basilone and down to Las Pulgas covering varying routes of 25, 50, 75 and 100 miles. Register at www.hardcorpsraceseries.com 10/7-9 - Las Vegas Trip. $140.00 per person includes transportation, and 3 night hotel stay on the Las Vegas strip. Group departs Semper Fit HQ, Bldg 1253 at 0730. Sign-ups open Sept. 6th. 10/14 - La Brea Tar Pits. $5.00 per person includes transportation. Group departs Semper Fit HQ, Bldg 1253 at 0700. Sign-ups open Sept. 6th. SMP Volunteer Opportunities Retirement Home Visits. Have dinner with the residents. Bravos are the requested uniform for these events. Max of 6-10 volunteers needed for each opportunity. Each event begins at 1600. 9/13 - Rancho Vista Retirement Home 9/14 - Pacific Place Retirement Home 9/28 - Fairwinds Retirement Home
9/14 & 9/28-1000. Base Stables Volunteer Day. Camp Pendleton Stables, bldg. 1516. Participants will help clean and groom horses, clean stalls, and help with general maintenance at the stables. Uniform of the day is civilian attire. Closed toed shoes are required. A maximum of 10 participants are needed for this opportunity. Participants must sign up prior to the event. 9/23 P.E. Fitness Challenge. Volunteers will host an all day fitness challenge at a local Middle school. All volunteers must meet at Semper Fit Headquarters at 0630. Please eat breakfast before you arrive. Dress attire is the Marine Corps Running Suit with green PT shorts and plain skivvy shirt underneath. Lunch will be provided. 40 volunteers needed. 10/21 P.E. Fitness Challenge. Volunteers will host an all day fitness challenge at a local Middle school. All volunteers must meet at Semper Fit Headquarters at 0630. Please eat breakfast before you arrive. Dress attire is the Marine Corps Running Suit with green PT shorts and plain skivvy shirt underneath. Lunch will be provided. 40 volunteers needed. MCCS Activities 9/07 - CG's Cup Combat Water Polo Tournament. Registration begins at 0730 at the 13 Area Pool. This 7 vs 7 tournament will be played in the shallow end of the pool. Cammies and boots are mandatory. 10 players max per team. Earn CG Cup points for your unit. For more information contact the intramural sports office at 725-6195. 9/07 - CG's Cup Dive Competition. Registration begins at 0730 at the 13 Area Pool. Participants will perform 4 dives. Front dive, front flip, cannon ball and creative freestyle dive. This is a separate event from Combat Water Polo and will be held at the same time. Participants will need to wear a bathing suit. Event will be held in the deep end of the pool. Earn CG Cup points for your unit. For more information contact the intramural sports office at 725-6195. 9/16 - CG's Cup Water Warrior Relay Challenge. Come out an earn CG cup points for your unit by participating in the challenge. The event includes a 5k or 10k SUP, paddleboard, outrigger canoe or surf ski races, a 1 mile harbor swim, and our signature Amphibious Assault SUP race which includes land and water obstacles. For more information contact the race office at 725-RACE. 9/17 - Water Warrior Amphibious Assault. The event includes a 5k or 10k SUP, paddleboard, outrigger canoe or surf ski races, a 1 mile harbor swim, and our signature Amphibious Assault SUP race which includes land and water obstacles. Kids races, a vendor village and military displays round out a day of racing. 9/24-6 on 6 Volleyball Tournament. This is an adult co-ed tournament held at the Paige Fieldhouse. Registration is from 1000-1030. Tournament is from 1100-1400 and is self officiated. Open for active duty, spouses, dependents and authorized DoD personnel stationed aboard Camp Pendleton. For more information call 763-1636. SMP Recreation Center Events August 2016 21 Area - Del Mar Bldg 22704 (760)725-2019/2641 41 Area - Las Flores Bldg 4159 (760)725-7124
9/01-0900 Coffee and Donuts 9/14-1100 Ping Pong Tournament* 9/22-1100 Chili Dog Lunch 9/27-0900 New Movie Marathon 22 Area - Chappo Bldg 22174 (760)763-3214/3215 9/07-2000 Movie on the Lawn 9/21-1100 Wellness Wednesday Protein Brunch 9/27-1800 Painting Party 24 Area - Landing Zone Bldg 24065 (760)763-0026 9/07-0700 Waffle Wednesday Breakfast 9/15-1700 Billiards Tournament* 9/17-1000 Calvera's Mountain Bike Ride 9/24-1800 UFC Fight Night Pizza Party 33 Area - Margarita Bldg 33607 (760)725-4988 9/06-1730 FIFA Tournament* 9/07-1700 Down Home Dinner & a Movie 9/09-0700 Rise& Grind Coffee and Pastries 9/11-1000 Football Bonanza 9/20-1100 Call of Duty Tournament* 9/21-1100 New Movie Marathon 9/27-1100 Unlocking the Power of Clean Eating & Strength Training 9/08-1100 Nacho Bar 9/16-0800 New Movie Marathon 9/22-1030 Pizza & a Movie 9/29-0900 Super Hero Movie Marathon 43 Area - Las Pulgas Bldg 430314 (760)725-5205 9/07-1700 Poker Tournament* 9/13-1000 Taco Tuesday 9/19-0900 New Movie Marathon 9/28-0900 Wellness Wednesday w/ Body Fat Testing 53 Area - Camp Horno Bldg 53341 (760)725-7857 Facility is closed for renovations. Events are held at bldg. 53452. 9/13-1130 Air Hockey Tournament* 9/17-1000 Calvera's Mountain Bike Ride 9/22-1100 5 on 5 Basketball Tournament* at 52 Area Fitness Center 9/28-0800 Waffle Wednesday 62 Area - San Mateo Bldg 62527 (760)763-4353/4354 9/05-1130 National Cheese Pizza Day 9/09-1130 National Teddy Bear Day BBQ and Movie "TED" 9/12-1130 National Milkshake Day 9/22-1100 National Hobbit Day - Lord of the Rings Movie Marathon 9/23-1600 National Checker Day Tournament* * Winners receive MCCS gift certificates.