FICA XIV International Capoeira Angola Conference
September 4th-7th, 2008
Camp Lawrence, Valparaiso, Indiana

Mestres Attending:
Mestre Joao Grande, Mestre Valmir, Mestre Jurandir, Mestre Cobra Mansa,
Mestre Manoel and Contramestre Alcione

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

Registration & Payment
Please send an email to info@quilombocenter.org, with the following information: name, address, email, Capoeira group affiliation, # of years training Capoeira Angola, nights for which you will need accommodation (before, during, and after the conference) food preference (vegetarian or not), whether you will need transportation between Chicago and Camp Lawrence, and payment method (paypal, check, cash).

TRANSPORTATION IS LIMITED AND AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME/FIRST SERVE BASIS. A REGISTRATION EMAIL MUST BE RECEIVED BY FICA CHICAGO TO RESERVE A SPOT ON THE BUS TO/FROM CAMP LAWRENCE. THOSE WHO ARE ABLE TO ARRANGE THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM CAMP LAWRENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO DO SO.

Registration and payment must be received prior to or on August 1st to receive the early registration discount. Payment can be made in advance by Paypal (www.paypal.com), check, or money order. Do not send cash by mail! Checks and money orders can be made out to ICAF Chicago and sent to our address (see bottom of this page). *Paypal requires an account to use. Paypal payments should be made to our email address, info@quilombocenter.org

Registration fee covers conference fee, housing (Thursday night through Sunday afternoon), food (Friday breakfast through Sunday breakfast), and transportation to/from Chicago and Camp Lawrence.

Getting There
FICA Chicago will provide transportation to and from Chicago. You must indicate in your registration email if you will need this transportation..

FROM INTERSTATE 80/90 (THE INDIANA TOLL ROAD): In either direction, exit the Chesterton/Valparaiso exit and turn right on U.S. Hwy. 49 south. Approximately one mile, exit the Westville exit of US Hwy. 6, turn left at stoplight. At the next light, (Calumet Ave) turn right. The road will crest a bridge (over Hwy. 49) approximately two miles later. At the bottom of the hill, County Road 700 North is on the right. Turn right at that street. Camp is approximately two miles on the left.

FROM INTERSTATE 94: In either direction, exit the Chesterton/Valparaiso exit on U.S. Hwy. 49 south. After passing the exit for the In. Toll Road, approximately one mile, exit the Westville exit of US Hwy. 6, turn left at stoplight. At the next light, (Calumet Ave) turn right. The road will crest a bridge (over Hwy. 49) approximately two miles later. At the bottom of the hill, County Road 700 North is on the right. Turn right at that street. Camp is approximately two miles on the left.

Click here for additional transportation information on how to get to/from the Quilombo from Midway and O'Hare airports, and how to get to Camp Lawrence via public transportation.

What To Bring
In addition to the basics (clothing, capoeira stuff, etc) you'll want to bring bedding (sleeping bag or sheets), swim suit, and towel (There's a lake!).

Accommodations
The primary sleeping accomodations are in two dormatories (one for men, one for women). In each dorm are bunk beds with a small foot locker, bathrooms, and showers.

Camping is also available. Please bring whatever camp gear you need (tent, sleeping bag, etc.)

There are also many hotel options available in Valparasio. Google "Valparaiso hotels".

If you have children or other special accomodation needs please send us an email.

Selling Merchandise
If you are interested in selling merchandise at the conference please let us know in advance. Individuals without advance permission from FICA Chicago will not be allowed to sell merchandise (t-shirts, CDs, etc.).