Boot Camp Learning Experience 2025

Join Us for the Ultimate Vintage Trailer Weekend!

A vintage trailer rally and hands-on Boot Camp learning experience—all in one unforgettable event! Whether you're a seasoned restorer, a vintage trailer enthusiast, or just love the idea of a fun-filled weekend with like-minded people, this event has something for everyone!

Why You Don't Want to Miss This:

✔ Camp & Connect – Gather with other like minded vintage trailerites.
✔ Learn from the Pros – Hands-on instruction from top industry experts to help you tackle your next trailer project with confidence.
✔ Experience Something Special – Enjoy movie nights, a history of vintage trailers presentation, field training, and more!
✔ Relax & Enjoy – Full hook-up, pull-through sites available. Bring your vintage or modern trailer!

Weekend Highlights:

🛠 Core Instruction Sessions – Learn DIY restoration skills from professionals in indoor, structured classes (ages 16+). One pass included with campsite reservation!

🏕 Field Training Events – Interactive, casual workshops at campsites covering trailer maintenance, crafting, cooking, and more.

🎉 Social Events – Kick off with a poolside potluck reception on Thursday, followed by daily breakfasts and evening entertainment.

🏕 Crafting in the River Room

🐾 Dogs Welcome! (Please, NO dogs in group settings or buildings.)

THURSDAY

6:00 pm: Potluck Reception

FRIDAY

8:00 am: Breakfast in the clubhouse.

10:00 am: Keeping the Elements Out: A Guide to Window Restoration and Waterproofing. Rob Merrill, Trailer Magic. Clubhouse Classroom.

10:00 am: Greeting Card Making: Kick off the weekend by crafting unique greeting cards! Use stamps, embellishments, and vintage-inspired designs to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind cards for any occasion. River Room.

10:00 am: Towing Safety: Weight Distribution, Hitches, Sway Bars, and Brake-Away Systems, etc. - Frank Powell, Top Shop Auto. Field Training Event. Site #115

Noon: Vintage Vision: Creating a Cohesive Theme and Color Scheme for Your Trailer. Mechelle Merrill, Trailer Magic. Clubhouse Classroom.

Noon: Coleman Lantern Restoration. Ryan. Field Training Event. Site #93

1:00 pm: Create an Adventure Journal: Capture your travel memories in a custom-made adventure journal. We’ll provide the materials to help you design a journal that reflects your journeys, whether you prefer to sketch, scrapbook, or jot down stories from your road trips. (We will provide the journals, but you can also bring photos and other items to add to yours.) River Room.

2:00 pm: Countertop Crafting: Techniques for Laminate, Edging, and Finishing. Justin and Anna Scribner, Flyte Camp. Clubhouse classroom.

2:00 pm: Electronic Camping Gadgets: Joe. Field Training Event. Site #92

4:00 pm: Vintage Trailer Metalworks: Essential Tools and Techniques for Shaping and Riveting. John Palmer. Clubhouse Classroom.

7:00 pm: History of Vintage Trailers presentation by Tim Heintz.

SATURDAY

8:00 am: Breakfast in the clubhouse.

10:00 am: Essential Electric Skills 101 for Vintage Trailers. Gary Warner, Vintage Trailer Rescue. Clubhouse Classroom.

10:00 am: Make Decorative Pennants: Add a vintage flair to your trailer or campsite by making your custom pennant. Choose your colors, cut your design, and personalize it with letters or symbols to make it uniquely yours! River Room.

10:00 am: Towing Safety: Weight Distribution, Hitches, Sway Bars, and Brake-Away Systems, etc. - Frank Powell, Top Shop Auto. Field Training Event. Site #115

Noon: Strong Foundations: How to Repair, Rebuild, and Seal Wood Frames to Prevent Rot with Frank Powell, Top Shop Auto—Clubhouse Classroom.

Noon: Coleman Lantern Restoration. Ryan. Field Training Event. Site #93

1:00 pm: Miniature Canvas Art: Create a tiny masterpiece perfect for displaying in your vintage trailer! We’ll provide mini canvases, paints, and inspiration so you can craft something that reflects your style and travels. River Room.

2:00 pm: Ready to Roll: Bearings, Tires, Axles, and Hitches for Vintage Trailer Reliability. Tim Heintz, Heintz Design. Clubhouse Classroom.

2:00 pm: Electronic Camping Gadgets: Joe. Field Training Event. Site #92

4:00 pm: Vintage Trailer Painting 101: A Step-by-Step Guide from Prep to Paint. Jimmy Evans, Award Winning Painter. Clubhouse Classroom.

7:00 pm: Movie. TBD

Park Rules Park cancellation policies do not apply to Trailerfest/Boot Camp events. Overnight security on-sight.

Trailerfest/Boot Camp Terms and Conditions