We hope you'll join us this year for our annual Family Camp
at the scenic Big Ridge State Park, May 22- May 29!
We look forward to a rewarding and relaxing time of fellowship with other FCA home school families.
The fee for group camp is $100 per family. This fee includes: the use of one bunkhouse (that sleeps
8), the use of the group camp area (bath houses, dining hall, kitchen, etc.), crafts, games, and other FCA
activities. Big Ridge State Park Ridge charges fees for boat rentals and swimming, for which more
information can be obtained from the Tennessee State Parks website. The other substantial expense for the week is personal
food for your family (breakfast, lunch, snacks) and for the potluck dinners (you provide a main dish,
vegetable, drink, or dessert according to the potluck schedule). Plan on sharing late-night snacks,
watermelons, jerky, or other fun foods.
A deposit of $25 will hold your space in camp. This deposit is non-refundable after April 1, 2011. All monies received are non-refundable after April 15, 2011. The order of bunkhouse selection will be determined by date of the final payment, with random selection for people who pay on the same day. Do not send money to the camp director! All money must be paid to one of the four FCA bookstores listed on the application!
An information packet will be mailed in May to all families that have registered. The packet will have the activity schedule, potluck schedule, and cleaning schedule. Participation in the potluck dinners is required. Participation in the cleaning schedule (kitchen cleanup, bathroom cleaning, grounds cleaning) is required daily and is rotated randomly. The kitchen has a walk-in refrigerator, lots of sinks, industrialsized ovens and ranges, plates, silverware, some cooking utensils, etc. The dining area seats about 100 people, and serves as the crafts and activities area.
Participation in activities is generally optional –field games will be done in the morning while it’s cool. Crafts (mostly for kids) may include painting, tie-dye clothing, beads, basket making, etc. We have a hike scheduled for almost every day of camp. Some folks stay up late playing cards and board games.
Wednesday night church will be provided, as well as other optional devotional times.
The rustic bunkhouses have electrical outlets but no water or plumbing facilities. They are made of wood with screened areas to let the breeze in. You must have some tolerance for mosquitoes, lizards and the occasional snake. Big Ridge is relatively secluded; probably 30 minutes from the nearest grocery store and 50 minutes from the nearest hospital. The state park does have a coin laundry. Nearby attractions include Norris Dam and Museum of Appalachia.
There are accommodations for a family that may need
handicap-accessible lodging; please let us know. Prepare to make new friends and possibly see some old
friends too!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Camp Directors,
Todd and Dawn Allen
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OR
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