Family Camp 2011
Unicoi State Park and Lodge
Attn: Programming Department
P.O. Box 849
Helen, GA 30545
Unicoi State Park and Lodge
June 6 - June 10, 2011
Family Camp
At Unicoi State Park and Lodge
Family Camp is full of exciting activities that will help you and your
family “Get Out. Get Dirty. Get Fit.”! This event was created in honor
of the new “Get Outdoors” Georgia initiative. The goal is for families
to get outside together and to recreate together!
Family Camp is June 6-June 10, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
each day. The Camp is for any adult and any child with no minimum
or maximum age range. All ages are welcome, but adults are
responsible for the child’s care. All activities will be done with the
adult and child together. Children may work on the Junior Ranger
activities to earn a special Junior Ranger patch if they complete a level
during the week.
To keep the Family Camp affordable for any size family, it costs
$30.00 per adult for the week and $20.00 per child for the week.
Four and under are free. Pre-registration is required before May 28,
2011.
Camp will be limited to 60 participants, and registration will be taken
on a first-come-first-serve basis. Participants are encouraged to
attend the entire week of activities. If you are only interested in
attending a portion of the week, you will be put on a waiting list. If
we do not fill up with people that can spend the entire week then
your family may be able to attend. However, the cost will be the
same regardless of how many days attended. If you have a family
member that is only able to attend part of the time, prior
arrangements must be made with Jessica James, Recreation Director
at least 72 hours before the start of Family Camp.
Please return to us the registration form, a signed waiver (one for
each participant), credit card number or check for the family group.
You will be notified of your status by telephone or confirmation
letter.
Suggested items to bring:
Snacks
Shoes for Hiking
Water Bottle
Shoes that can get wet
Rain Gear
Towel
Insect repellent (optional)
Sunscreen
Cooler for fish
Fishing Pole (optional)
White t-shirt for each family member
Family Camp Schedule:
Monday, June 6th:
9:00 a.m. Registration and Welcome
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Family Camp Activities (Select Two)
Archery
Canoeing/Kayaking
Family T-Shirt Creation (bring your own white t-shirt)
Family Team-Building
Tree Identification Hike
Tuesday, June 7th :
9:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m. Morning Announcements
9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Family Camp Activities (Select Two)
Canoeing/Kayaking
Fishing
Family T-Shirt Creation (bring your own white t-shirt)
Disc Golf
Nature Journaling
8:00 p.m. Family Camp- Campfire
Wednesday, June 8th:
9:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m. Morning Announcements
9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Family Camp Activities (Select Two)
Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike
Nature Journaling
Stories and Tips from the Appalachian Trail
Disc Golf
Owl Pellet Dissection
Schedule continued:
Thursday, June 9th
9:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.-Morning Announcements
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Pick a Rotation: “Tons of Fun” Rotations: Imagi-play,
Healthy Cooking with Your Family, Animal Olympics.
OR Wilderness Survival Rotations: Wilderness Survival, Fire Building, Knot
Tying, and Shelter Building
11:30 Lunch: Everyone will meet together for a meal together. Cooked by
the participants of the Healthy Cooking Class.
Friday, June 10th
9:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m. Family Camp Challenge
11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.-Awards and Farewell
Activity Descriptions:
Archery: Learn how to draw a bow and shoot an arrow. Learn how to fit
and select archery equipment and cover safety. You will then be able to try
your hand at shooting. Equipment will be provided. Please do not wear
bulky or loose clothing for this activity.
Canoeing/Kayaking: Learn the basic strokes and skills used to control a
canoe. We will cover basic canoe safety and then try your hand at
practicing on beautiful Unicoi Lake. Also, learn the basic skills and gain
instruction for maneuvering a kayak. There will be an opportunity to use
these skills.
Campfire: Join other “Family Campers” this evening around the campfire as
we trade stories by the fire and put together some S’mores. Bring your
own fixin’s or use some of our limited supply! (Fire ring next to the
playground –Visitors Center)
Disc Golf: Learn how to play disc golf and try your skills on our temporary
disc golf set up just for family campers. Disc golf is a growing sport where
you toss a Frisbee-style disc into a metal basket.
Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike:
We will join Sammy Stookesbury, retired Dept. of Natural Resources, for a
medicinal and edible plant walk including gathering, preparing, and
sampling. We will hike approximately 1 ½ miles.
Family T-Shirt Design.: Create a Family logo and motto, put it on your shirts
and be sure to wear them to the Family Challenge. Just bring the right size
shirt and we will supply the rest.
Activity Descriptions:
Family Camp Challenge: Everyone will participate on Friday in our Family
Camp Challenge. The activities taught throughout the week will be
incorporated in this challenge. A few of the challenges will be canoeing, fire
building, quick walk, disc golf, and carrying a backpack. Of course, we will
have “fun” activities in this challenge as well. There will be several families
on each team for this challenge.
Family Teambuilding: As a family you will work together to set goals while
participating in fun activities like Moonball, pipeline, and mine field.
Fishing: Learn to catch and clean your own fish. Fishing license is required
for anyone over the age of 16. Equipment is available for loan or you can
bring your own. Licenses may be purchased at Unicoi Lodge’s Front Desk.
Nature Journaling: The journaling process can greatly enhance the outdoor
learning experience, and foster appreciation for one’s role in the natural
world. This is a great session for anyone who wants to concentrate on
observational skills, nature awareness, art, and self-expression.
Owl Pellet Dissection: Learn about Birds of Prey and their eating habits
then have an opportunity to dissect your own owl pellet.
Stories and Tips from the AT: Join an experienced Appalachian Trail hiker as
he tells tips and stories for exploring and hiking this 2, 000 mile long trail.
He’ll also show equipment and talk about pre-planning.
Tree Identification Hike: Unicoi State Park has 1,050 acres with a variety of
trees, plants, wildflowers, and wildlife. Join a Park Ranger as you walk a trail
and learn to identify common trees in our region.
“Tons of Fun” Rotations: Join us in launching “Tons of Fun”, an exciting
new grant-funded program designed to introduce families to healthy
benefits of outdoor recreation. Cook a healthy meal with a trained chef;
learn to play and be active with just your family’s imagination; and learn to
exercise like the animals on a hike that’s “more than just a hike.”
Wilderness Survival Rotations: This rotation offers a variety of interests
including fire building, shelter building, pre-planning & lost prevention, and
survival kits.
Please complete the information below and a waiver form for each
participant attending
Classes Desired: Each participant will attend two activities each day
on Monday-Wednesday. If a family wants to split up and attend
different activities, adult supervision is still required for each activity.
For each day listed, select two activities. For Thursday pick a rotation:
See schedule for times and descriptions.
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
Name of person registering family
___________________________________________
Email Address: (optional)_______________________
Address_____________________________________
City________________State______ Zip Code___________
Telephone_(___)_______________
Emergency Contact Name and #_____________________
Every effort will be made to place participants in one of their top two
choices for courses. In the event that both top choices are full, you
will be called and asked to choose one of the remaining classes with
open spaces. You will be sent a confirmation letter with a map of
Unicoi within two weeks after your registration is received.
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(Please print names as you want it to show on the nametag):
Name of Adult
Day
Two Class Choices
Family Camp 2011
Registration Form
Please indicate if you need assistance with finding camping
equipment:
Ex. Jessie James
Frank James
Tues.
Do you or any of the participants have any pre-existing medical
conditions that we should be aware of?________
If so, what?_______________________________
Wed.
Thurs
Total Amount Enclosed:________________ (make check payable to
Unicoi State Park)
Name of Child(ren)
For questions call: Jessica James at
1-800-573-9659 ext. 301 or ext. 305
Archery and Canoeing
Archery and Fishing
Mon
Tent(s): ____ Sleeping Bag(s): ____
Return completed information to:
Unicoi State Park and Lodge
Attn: Programming Department
P.O. Box 849
Helen, GA 30545
Mon.
Age
Day
Mon
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs
Two Class Choices
REGISTRATION, WAIVER, RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION FORM
For Adults & Minors
EVENT: Family Camp
DATE: Monday June 6, 2009-June 10, 2011
I/we understand that there are risks of injury or death or damage to property involved in my or
my/our child’s participation in such an event, that it is my/our responsibility to insure the safety of the
equipment used and to see that it is operated properly, and that the Georgia Department of Natural
Resources and its staff, representatives, agents, and officers assume no responsibility for the condition of
such equipment, its operations, or safety of the activities involved in this event. I/we waive, release, and
covenant not to sue upon any claims of damage against the Department and its officers, staff,
representatives and agents, including, but not limited to, claims for wrongful death, medical expenses,
personal injury and damage to property, that may occur as the result of my or my/our child’s
participation in this event.
Furthermore, I/we agree to pay, indemnify and save the State of Georgia, the North Georgia
Mountains Authority, and the Department and its officers, staff, representatives and agents harmless
from and against all liabilities, damages, costs, expenses, causes of action, suits, demands, judgments,
and claims of any nature whatsoever, including, but not limited to, any liability the Department may
incur because of the Department’s negligent conduct, arising from, by reason of, or in connection with
my or my/our child’s participation in this event.
I/we further understand that such an event requires all participants to be in good health and
without physical limitations and I/we certify that I am and that my/our child is in good health and have
no physical limitations.
I/we also give permission for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites to take my photograph to be
used in future publications.
EACH ADULT MUST PRINT AND SIGN NAME BELOW:
1._______________________________,
SIGNATURE_____________________________
2._______________________________,
SIGNATURE_____________________________
3._______________________________,
SIGNATURE_____________________________
4._______________________________,
SIGNATURE_____________________________
EACH MINOR’S (UNDER 18) NAME AND AGE MUST BE LISTED (Please Print):
1._________________________________
4.__________________________________
2._________________________________
5.__________________________________
3._________________________________
6.__________________________________
PARENT’S NAME_______________________________________ PHONE______________
STREET ADDRESS____________________________________________________________
CITY______________________________ STATE______________ ZIP CODE___________
FOR MINORS (UNDER 18):
MOTHER SIGNATURE___________________________________DATE________________
(or) FATHER SIGNATURE________________________________DATE________________
(or) LEGAL GUARDIAN__________________________________DATE________________