. Camp Jeep® Is Heading for Road America
in Elkhart Lake, Wis., Aug. 10-12
This will be Camp
Jeep's first visit to Road America About 7,000 Jeep fans from across
the U.S. are expected to attend Attendees save $50 by registering
before June 15 Special events include the National Anthem Project
and an air show of WWII aircraft
Camp Jeep®,
the off-road driving and activity-filled event for Jeep
vehicle owners and their families, will be held for the
first time ever at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., August
10-12, 2006.
From across
America, more than 7,000 devotees of Jeep vehicles and the
Jeep lifestyle are expected to participate in the event,
along with their estimated 1,800 Jeep vehicles. This is
the 12th year of Camp Jeep.
Camp Jeep attendees
will be able to test drive three all-new vehicles: the 2007
Jeep Compass, Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. The all-new
2007 Jeep Patriot will be on display.
New this year are
thrill rides in the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 8 and a rally course
for the Jeep Compass. Back for the second year in a row will be
a special exhibition by skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, plus the
Jeep King of the Mountain Professional Bike World Championship.
Yet, what keeps
Jeep owners coming back year after year are the opportunities to
drive Jeep vehicles off-road and the nearly 150 family-oriented
outdoor activities that tap into the Jeep lifestyle of freedom,
adventure, mastery and authenticity. Among the many popular activities:
4x4 off-road trails, ranging from scenic to difficult For those who want
pre-trail training, there will be the Trail Rated® Off-Road Course, where
owners learn off-road driving skills by navigating steep grades, large rocks,
log crossings, sand and other obstacles Engineering Village is where Jeep
owners can talk to Jeep engineers about every aspect of their vehicles The
Camp Kids Village will feature arts and crafts for youngsters and a driving
course with miniature Jeep vehicles A variety of outdoor adventure sports
are slated for the Sports & Adventure Village, including a 60-foot Adventure
Tower, rock climbing, hiking, fly-casting, scuba diving and more The 65-year
history of Jeep -- complete with memorabilia and vintage vehicles dating
back to WW II -- will be in the World of Jeep Village Two events will bring
even more excitement to this year's Camp Jeep.
There will be a 45-minute
air show over Camp Jeep featuring rare WWII aircraft on Friday, August 11.
Also, the National Anthem
Project, sponsored by Jeep, will make a special stop at Camp Jeep as part
of a 50-city nationwide tour. The “National Anthem Project: Restoring America’s
Voice” is a multi-year national education initiative to re-teach Americans
the words to “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The display will feature a patriotic-themed
Jeep Liberty and Jeep Grand Cherokee as well as interactive activities that
teach about the historical significance of the national anthem. Camp Jeep
attendees can sign up for the National Anthem Project All-Star Contest,
in which one winner from each state will be awarded a $1,000 donation to
their local music program and given the opportunity to perform at a concert
in Washington, D.C. in 2007.
Jeep vehicle owners who
register by June 15 pay $345 per vehicle to attend. After that date, registration
is $395. Those who refer a friend who registers will receive a $25 discount
card to be used at the Jeep Store on site. This popular venue is where Jeep
gear and Camp Jeep merchandise is sold. When attendees refer four or more
friends who register, all will receive a $50 refund in the mail after the
event.