Doe Lake Camp Out

November 19-21st
Doe Lake Campgroud (Ocala National Forest)
Ocklawaha, FL
(directions: Google link* on right hand column...)
*couple of things to note:
1. Google doesn't pick up the new Maitland Blvd extension that connects you to the 429 Expressway...use it and take it to the northside of Apopka to pick up 441 North. You'll save 15-20mins on a Friday commute.
2. When on Hwy 42, look for "BUCK & DOES" grocery on your right...that will be your right hand turn on to SE 182nd Avenue...START logging your mileage at this point (4.1 miles)...your next turn will be on the right, Cross Road, it's a sand/dirt road and street signage is optional in these parts! Look for the Doe Lake entrance about a 1/2 mile up on the right.

The Doe Lake campout is always one not to miss! This Federation sponsored campout is situated on a nice wooded site. Weekend activities are abundant for kids and dads!

Saturday day/night activities:
Pine Wood Derby car competition; begin designing/building your derby cars with your daughter/son now! Kits, of all shapes and styles can be found at Colonial Hobby (on Mills Ave, 1 block South of Colonial Dr.) or online. Be as creative or basic as you choose, just be sure not to violate the "5 oz." weight limit. This year there will be a Parent Competition. So, if you have time to create your own set of wheels, bring your A-game!
Fishing: bring your tackle box and Jimmy Houston talent. ***Dads, be sure you have a valid FL fishing license...kids don't need one when fishing with you; Sports Authority & Wal-Mart sell licenses.
Canoeing/Kayaking: we should have a couple available for the tribe to share.Kids' Goof-around time: plenty of safe space.
Saturday night movie: TBD

Tribe Camp Site
We should have be able to set-up in a large circle with our campfire in the middle. Look for the CALUSA banner next to our kitchen of envy!

The campground has:
*bathrooms*running hot/cold water
*showers
*electric outlets (although limited)
What to bring?
1. Start with the checklist on the right hand column.
2. Your name plaques.
3. Vests (with new patches attached?!)
4. Firewood...we should have our usual delivery, but if you can fit it in, bring it...
5. Drinks and snacks for you and your kids.
6. Friday night meal
7. Consider purchasing a tent heater. We have a history of catching a cold weekend in November! Be sure to purchase plenty of propane canisters (approx. 2/night).

Meals
Friday night:
*BYO (grills will available)
Saturday:
*Breakfast (pancakes/eggs/fruit/bacon & sausage)
*Lunch (burgers/dogs)
*Dinner (Jack's famous fried Turkeys and Smoked Beef Brisket, mashed potatoes, veggie, plus mac 'n cheese)
Sunday:
*Breakfast (pancakes/eggs/fruit/bacon & sausage)

Please continue to chip-in in some way on Sunday mornings as we break camp. Most of the help is needed taking down and packing the trailer, but just some overall help in cleaning up our site is necessary and appreciated!

RVSPs are being accumulated now. Please send an email by Sunday, November 14th, to David Collins djc52djc@yahoo.com to confirm your attendance and the total number in your party.

CornFest Camp Out

October 22-24th
Florida Elks Youth Camp, Umatilla
(directions links on the right hand column/NOTE, if your coming from Orlando, Google doesn't offer the Maitland Blvd Extension to the 429 Toll Road NORTH to Apopka; however, take this route. For a $1.00 you'll save yourself 15-20 mins by avoiding 441-N through Apopka late on a Friday.)


Cornfest kicks off the YMCA's "Eola Federation" camping season. Our girls, and dads, really enjoy this camp-out each year. The federation offers several activities during the day, Saturday, and that evening with each tribe will travel through the 7 AIMs stations at sunset. The night culminates with a massive bonfire and ghost stories by the Medicine Man.

Saturday day/night activities:
*Pumpkin carving: Federation will hold a viewing contest in the evening.
*Archery: each tribe will get the opportunity to go to the archery range.
*Slip 'N Slide - ***not confirmed***
*Swimming: the camp has a pool.
*Girls' Goof-around time: plenty of safe space!
*Craft: "Name" plaques: for girls/dads who haven't completed one.

Tribe Camp Site:
Normally, at this campout, we will be able to set-up in a large circle with our campfire in the middle. Your car will be close to you! Look for the our CALUSA banner when you arrive!

The camp ground has:
* bathrooms
* running hot/cold water
* showers* electric outlets (although limited)

What to bring?
1. Start with the checklist on the right hand column...
2. Drinks and snacks for you and your daughter (the tribe doesn't supply community beverages)
3. Friday night meal
4. A pumpkin for each child in your party (and carving utensils)
5. Cash/check for camping fees ($65-$75 is the norm)
6. Sunscreen/Bug Spray & Red Ant killer (liquid form!)
7. Don't forget your YMCA annual registration (attached on right hand column)


Meals
Friday night:
*BYO (grills will be available)
Saturday:
*Breakfast (pancakes/eggs/bacon/fruit)
*Lunch (burgers/dogs)
*Dinner (Steaks, Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Veggies, Mac’n Cheese)
Sunday:
*Breakfast (pancakes/eggs/bacon/fruit)

Reminder, we need all of our dads to chip-in in some way on Sunday mornings as we break camp. Most of the help is needed taking down and packing the trailer, but just some overall help in cleaning up our site is necessary and appreciated! RVSPs are being accumulated now. Please send an email by Saturday, October 16th, to David Collins djc52djc@yahoo.com to confirm your attendance and the total number in your party.

Jetty Park Camp Out

September 17-19th
Jetty Park, Cape Canaveral
http://www.jettypark.org/
(LINK for directions on right-hand column)
*at the guard gate you'll receive a pass and directions to our site*


Welcome to CALUSA 2010-2011!
we're kicking off the camping season at the beach. This will be a great introduction to CALUSA for our new dads and daughters.


Meals
Friday night:
*BYO (grills will be available)
Saturday:
*Breakfast (pancakes/eggs/bacon/fruit)
*Lunch (burgers/dogs)
*Dinner (Smoked Turkey & Pork BBQ, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Grilled Veggies, Mac’n Cheese)
Sunday:
*Breakfast (pancakes/eggs/bacon/fruit)


Tribe Camp Site:
Look for our CALUSA banner! We will be able to set-up in a large circle with our campfire in the middle. Your car will be close to you.
The camp ground has:
*bathrooms
*running hot/cold water
* showers
*electric outlets (although limited)


Activities:
*Beach, beach & beach
*Sand castle contest
*bike riding
*kite flying
*Campfire
*Smores
*Goof-around time for the kids


What to bring?
1. Use the checklist on the right hand column as a start.
2. Firewood (2 bundles) It's hit or miss at HD & Lowe's...
3. Drinks and snacks for you and your daughter(s) - the tribe doesn't supply community beverages.
4. Friday night meal
5. Beach toys
6. Bikes
7. Fishing gear, but you don't have catch your dinner!
8. Sun screen & bug repellent.


Finally, we need all of our dads to chip-in in some way on Sunday mornings as we break camp. Most of the help is needed taking down and packing the trailer, but just some overall help in cleaning up our site is necessary and appreciated!


RVSPs are about complete, but contact David Collins djc52djc@yahoo.com , ASAP, to confirm your attendance and the total number in your party.

Camping Season 2010-2011

Hard to believe school is starting in a couple of weeks. That means our new camping season isn't far behind..! Our camping schedule is posted on the right hand column. Continue to refer to this site for more updates and pertinent info for our upcoming season. Please contact any of us for more info...
David Collins djc52djc@yahoo.com
Cell 407-716-5777 Home 407-599-7037
Ray Madden flmaddog@gmail.com
Home 407-599-2259 Cell 407-252-7354
Quino Martinez Joaquin.Martinez@lowndes-law.com
Home 407-898-2934 Cell 404-664-9050

End-of-Year Tribe Party

May 15th
12:00-3:00pm
Windsong ~ resident pool, 301 Genius Drive, Winter Park
(Directions: link on the righthand column)

Please bring the entire family to celebrate our terrific camping year!

What to bring?
1. drinks for your family
2. a couple of folding camping chairs...we may need extra seating
3. cash/check for David...we will split the costs among the attending families.

Lunch will be catered BBQ with all the fix'ins.

We plan to show our End of the Year video!

Please RSVP to David by Sunday, May 9th djc52djc@yahoo.com

Family Camp-Out

April 16-18th
Cracker Creek (Port Orange, FL)
www.oldfloridapioneer.com
(directions link on the right-hand column)

This is it, our last camp-out of the year! We get to share our camping experience with the kid's moms and siblings. Even if it's just for the day on Saturday, we hope every in your family can join us!

Cracker Creek should offer us a lot of options for Saturday activities:
Canoeing
Kayaking
Pontoon boat tour *David is working on our reservation

What to bring?
1. Start with the checklist on the right hand column.
2. Your name plaques & new plaque post
3. Vests (with new patches attached?!)
4. Firewood (2-3 bundles)
5. Drinks and snacks for you and your kids.
6. Friday night meal
*additional items: Bathing Suit & Sun Block/Bug Spray

Meals:
Friday night: BYO (grills will be open)
Saturday
*Breakfast: pancakes/eggs/bacon/fruit/coffee/hot chocolate
*Lunch: burgers/dogs/chips
*Dinner: fried turkey/smoked Boston pork butts/mac 'n cheese/sauteed veggies
***please bring an alternative if your child won't like this menu.
Sunday
*Breakfast: pancakes/eggs/bacon/fruit/coffee/hot chocolate

Please continue to chip-in on Sunday mornings as we break camp. Most of the help is needed taking down and packing the trailer, but just some overall help in cleaning up our site is necessary and appreciated!

RVSPs are being accumulated now. Please send an email by Sunday, April 11th, to David Collins djc52djc@yahoo.com to confirm your attendance and the total number in your party.

State Campout

March 19-21st
Westgate River Ranch
Lake Wales, FL
(Directions: link on the righthand column...pls note Google gives you the option to take US 27 -via I-4- or FLA Tpke). Either way it's about an 1hr 45min drive from downtown Orlando.)

The state campout offers us a bunch of activities:
Biking
Horseback riding
Swimming
Magic show
Snake handler show
9-hole golf course
*take a look at the attached flyer for the full list of activities
***many of these activities are an additional fee, bring cash!

What to bring?
1. Start with the checklist on the right hand column.
2. Your name plaques & new plaque post
3. Vests (with new patches attached?!)
4. Firewood (2-3 bundles)
5. Drinks and snacks for you and your kids.
6. Friday night meal
*additional items:
Bikes (Highly recommended)
Tent Shade, Pop Up (Like the Kitchen)
Bathing Suit & Sun Block
Fishing Rods (not sure if they will be enforcing FLA fishing licenses?)
Tennis Shoes, if you want to ride horses (no open toed shoes)
Golf Clubs (a 9 hole course. It's not the Masters, but available)
MONEY / CASH / $$$$
*bug spray...they've had a lot of rain, so expect the worst.

Meals:
Friday night: BYO (grills will be open)
Saturday
*Breakfast: pancakes/eggs/bacon/fruit/coffee/hot chocolate
*Lunch: burgers/dogs/chips
*Dinner: steaks/mac 'n cheese/asparagus/baked potatoes
***please bring an alternative if your child won't like this menu.
Sunday
*Breakfast: pancakes/eggs/bacon/fruit/coffee/hot chocolate

Please continue to chip-in in some way on Sunday mornings as we break camp. Most of the help is needed taking down and packing the trailer, but just some overall help in cleaning up our site is necessary and appreciated!

RVSPs are being accumulated now. Please send an email by Sunday, March 14th, to David Collins djc52djc@yahoo.com to confirm your attendance and the total number in your party.

Mill Dam Camp-out

February 19-20th
Silver Springs, FL
(directions: link on the right hand column; please note the link does NOT direct you to use the Maitland Blvd extension to the 429 to go around Apopka...TAKE the 429, you'll save yourself at least 20mins.)

CALUSA discovered Mill Dam last year...what a find! Enduring 29 degrees during our first night was a great start to our most memorable camp out of the season. The site is entirely ours for the weekend (no other Federation tribes). The grounds are canopied by old oaks...a wide sandy beach offers the kids a safe place to goof off....and the lake is great to explore by kayak or canoe (not sure about the fishing since the fish weren't buying what CALUSA was selling last year!).



Saturday activities:
*craft
*nature walk
*beach games
*goof around time

Camp Site
*bathrooms: toilets YES, showers we've be told that showers have been installed since last year.
*electric outlets: very limited
*central fire pit

What to bring?
1. Start with the checklist on the right hand column.
2. Your name plaques & new plaque post
3. Vests (with new patches attached?!)
4. Firewood (2-3 bundles)
5. Drinks and snacks for you and your kids.
6. Friday night meal
7. Consider purchasing a tent heater...hopefully the severe cold has passed, but be prepared!*Be sure to purchase plenty of propane canisters (approx. 2/night).
8. Don't worry about Bikes for this one.

Meals
Friday night:
*BYO (grills will available)
Saturday:
*Breakfast (pancakes/eggs/fruit/bacon & sausage)
*Lunch (Burgers & Dogs)
*Dinner, "Jack's Famous 'Low Country' Boil" / Chicken &Mac 'n Cheese)
Sunday:
Breakfast (pancakes/eggs/fruit/bacon & sausage)

Please continue to chip-in in some way on Sunday mornings as we break camp. Most of the help is needed taking down and packing the trailer, but just some overall help in cleaning up our site is necessary and appreciated!

RVSPs are being accumulated now. Please send an email by Sunday, February 12th, to David Collins djc52djc@yahoo.com to confirm your attendance and the total number in your party.

Moss Park Campout

January 15-17th
Moss Park Campground
Orlando
(directions: link on right hand column)
***Please note a new exit for Moss Park Rd (off the 417) maybe open, but the Google link hasn't picked it up... If open, take it & go EAST on Moss Park Rd. until you reach the end/the guard house and ask for directions to the group campground...look for CALUSA banner.

Moss Park is our most convenient camping location...30-45mins from most of our homes/schools. Situated near Lake Nona, this site offers us many different activities (great for bikes). This is a Federation sponsored campout, so they will also have planned activities, highlighted by the "Critter Races"!

Saturday/night activities:
Federation sponsored events
*Critter Races: Aubrey Kate Martinez represented CALUSA in the finals last year with "Stinky *Feet" the cockroach!
*Scavenger Hunt
*Raffle
Tribe activities
*craft
*beach time (weather dependent)
*ride bikes
*kids goof 'around time

Tribe Camp Site
We should have be able to set-up in a large circle with our campfire in the middle.
The campground has:
*bathrooms
*running hot/cold water
*showers
*electric outlets (although limited)

What to bring?
1. Start with the checklist on the right hand column.
2. Your name plaques.
3. Vests (with new patches attached?!)
4. Firewood (2 bundles)
5. Drinks and snacks for you and your kids.
6. Friday night meal
7. Consider purchasing a tent heater...hopefully the severe cold has passed, but be prepared!
*Be sure to purchase plenty of propane canisters (approx. 2/night).
8. Bikes

Meals
Friday night:
*BYO (grills will available)
Saturday:
*Breakfast (pancakes/eggs/fruit/bacon & sausage)
*Lunch (Burgers & Dogs)
*Dinner (Beef Chili w/ the fix'ns / Mac 'n Cheese)
Sunday:*Breakfast (pancakes/eggs/fruit/bacon & sausage)

Please continue to chip-in in some way on Sunday mornings as we break camp. Most of the help is needed taking down and packing the trailer, but just some overall help in cleaning up our site is necessary and appreciated!

RVSPs are being accumulated now. Please send an email by Sunday, January 10th, to David Collins djc52djc@yahoo.com to confirm your attendance and the total number in your party.