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.
