October 17-19th
Florida Elks Youth Camp, Umatilla
(directions link on the left hand column/NOTE, if your coming from Orlando on I-4 or 441-N, be sure to take the Maitland Blvd Extension/414 Toll Road to the 451 Toll Road NORTH and reconnect with 441-N on the north side of Apopka; you'll save yourself 15-20 mins by avoiding 441-N through Apopka late on a Friday.)
We officially kick off our camping season at Cornfest...this camp out is also the start of the "Eola Federation" camping season! Cornfest offers our girls and dads several activities during the day/evening on Saturday, and culminates with each tribe will traveling through the 7 AIMs stations at sunset, 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.
*Swimming: the camp has a pool.
*Slip 'n Slide: TBD
*Girls' Goof-around time: plenty of safe space!
*Craft: "Name" plaques for new girls/dads
Tribe Camp Site:
At this camp out, 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...we should situated in the back of the property, up on the hill behind the bath house.
The camp ground has:
*bathrooms
*running hot/cold water
*showers
*electric outlets (although limited)
What to bring?
1. Start with the checklist on the left 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 yourself and for each child in your party (and carving utensils)
5. Cash/check for camping fees ($90 +$15 per extra kid is the norm)
6. Sunscreen/Bug Spray & Red Ant killer (liquid form!)
7. Don't forget to do your Nat'l LongHouse and EOLA Federation registration ONLINE before you travel to camp...if you don't, you'll have to complete before pitching your tent ( Registration Link).
Meals
Friday night:
*BYO (grills will be available)
Saturday:
*Breakfast (pancakes/eggs/bacon/sausage/fruit)
*Lunch (burgers/dogs)
*Dinner (Beef, Veggies, Potatoes, Chicken & Mac’n Cheese)
Sunday:
*Breakfast (pancakes/eggs/bacon/sausage/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 respond to Will sooner than later Cornfest RSVP.
Looking forward to another great year of experiences and memories!
