October 7 - 10, 2010 (Thursday-Sunday)
SJAC Fall Star Party

Mark you calendars for the 2010 SJAC Fall Star Party! The Star Party will be held at one of the darkest sites in the region -- the athletic field at Belleplain State forest. This is also the location of our spring star party. Below is information about this "no frills" event, with links to a registration form.

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration for the Fall Star Party is $20 per person when you register upon arrival at the event. You can save 50%, though, by pre-registering before October 2nd! Kids 16 and under are free! Pre-registration prices are $10 per person. Click Here for a Pre-registration form.

CAMPING ON THE OBSERVING FIELD

Your registration automatically covers your cost of camping on the Belleplain athletic field. You may also park your vehicle at your site, including vans, SUV's, pickups, pop-ups, motor homes and trailers. Open fires are prohibited on the field. Restroom and shower facilities are nearby in the campground areas. If you camp in the Belleplain campground areas, the cost is $15/night and you must register at the Forest Office (609-861-2404). This fee is separate from the Star Party registration fee!

PARKING

There is plenty of free parking adjacent to the observing/camping field. No driving is permitted on the observing field after dark, so you must leave your car in the nearby lot if you plan to leave during the night.

FOOD

This is a "no frills" event. There will be no food provided. Several restaurants, diners and stores are located nearby, or you can bring your own goodies to eat.

ARRIVAL TIME

Access to the observing/camping field will start at 3:00 PM on Thursday October 7th. We urge you to be there as early as possible, certainly before nightfall since no driving will be permitted on the field after 9:00 PM.

RULES OF THE ROAD

Common sense and courtesy apply. No alcohol is permitted in the State Forest, and we discourage loud music. No pets. Red lights should be used after dark, please! No green laser pointers.

EVENTS

Individuals are welcome to set up "swap tables." In general, this is being planned as a "no frills" event. There are no speakers, or catered meals.

DIRECTIONS

The entrance to Belleplain State Forest is located on the south side of Route 550, between Woodbine and Belleplain. It is located about ten miles northwest of exit 17 off the Garden State Parkway.
Click Here for additional directions.