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Dining Hall Remodel 1 Indoor Seating Add four new seating areas totaling over 7,000 s.f. to expand the indoor seating from 170 to 400. 2 Outdoor Seating 10 The current tennis court area will be renovated into a beautifully landscaped garden and outdoor seating area. Over 4,900 s.f. of porches and decks on the new structure, including a 50’ tower, will provide additional outdoor seating. 2 3 Traffic Flow 8 A more open and organized lobby, serving space, salad bar, and drink station area will provide greater comfort and more efficient traffic flow. 4 Kitchen 1 6 9 Add a cold prep area and some storage space, and increase the cooler and freezer space by 120%. Some equipment will be replaced as well as new equipment added. 4 3 5 7 11 5 Cleaning A more efficient cleaning area, a better organized system for guests to dispose of their dishes, and a larger dish washing machine. 6 Subfloor Level Over 6,500 s.f. of lower level space under the new ground floor addition will add two conference rooms, new restrooms, an overflow sleeping area, and storage space. This entire area will also serve as an emergency storm shelter. 7 Existing Most of the existing dining hall will remain the same. The existing restrooms will be replaced with an expanded drink area and the existing cleaning areas will be significantly remodeled. 8 conference room a 9 game room 10 motels 11 main office Bird’s Eye View Northwest View On average, we serve over 250 people per meal at Camp Tejas with some meals during summer camp exceeding 550. The current indoor seating capacity of the dining hall is 170. In most cases, our dining situation creates a very crowded and uncomfortable dining experience for our guests. We alleviate some of the difficulty and congestion by serving meals in conference rooms, staggering meal times, and providing outdoor seating. The Dining Hall Expansion Project will provide indoor seating for up to 400 guests and outdoor space for an additional 200. Conference room catering will always be an option for our guests, but it will no longer be a necessity. camp tejas Magazine2011 Ver 6.indd 15 t 15 11/9/11 9:53 AM