TAR Camp is an incredible opportunity to make new friends from across the state, learn about our state and country, and have fun (see photos below). This year TAR Camp will be July 20-25, 2009 at Camp Rimrock, just 10 miles outside of Rapid City in the beautiful Black Hills. Teenagers age 13 to seniors having just graduated from high school are eligible to attend camp.

Registration -- TARs may register by either completing this on-line form, or by printing off and mailing in this registration form to PO Box 1099, Pierre, SD 57501. Individuals wishing to pay on-line may do so by clicking on the PayPal link below.

Medical Authorization -- TARs registering on-line must bring this medical authorization form with them to camp (unless they mailed it in prior to camp).

Transportation -- There is a chartered bus for those TARs needing assistance with transportation to Camp. It costs $50 to ride the bus round-trip. Bus Schedule

Information Letter -- This is a DRAFT of the information letter that will be sent to registrants a few weeks prior to camp.

Camp Schedule -- This 2009 camp schedule is only tentative and is subject to change. 2009 Camp Schedule (draft)

Camp Photos

Enjoying the Black Hills

Relaxing at Camp Rimrock

Taking advantage of the crick at Camp Rimrock

Senator John Thune hanging out in the Hills with TARs

Learning about our party, state, and nation

Officers discuss TAR Days at an executive board meeting

Pennington County TARs receive the “Outstanding TAR Club Award”

Senator John Thune explains what it is like to run for statewide office

Meeting our leaders

Campers get their picture taken with Governor Mike Rounds

Secretary of State Chris Nelson talks with TARs

Former U.S. Senator Jim Abdnor and former Secretary of State and State Auditor Alice Kundert are regular visitors to TAR Camp