Camp Tomahawk

Camp Tomahawk is supported by the United Church of God, an International Association. The mission of Camp Tomahawk is drawn directly from the overall mission statement for all UCG camps , "to support parents and the Church in teaching youth to develop their potential while learning that God’s values are practical and work."

While there are a wide variety of activities, our focus remains on developing Godly values in our youth. For three days children are able to learn, socialize and have fun in a positive Christ centered environment.

Exciting features of Camp Tomahawk include such activities as Christian Living, swimming, sports, arts and crafts and much more. We also take pride in our themed dinners featuring some of the best camp food ever offered!

The camp is a multiple day, resident camp, located at Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park. Campers will stay in the air conditioned group lodge with several selected counselors, while the remainder of the workers will be housed at night in the staff cabins, exactly 1 mile from the group lodge. All bathrooms are attached to the buildings and no one will have to walk to an outside bathroom or bath house.

Camp Tomahawk is divided into two age groups: (Ages 6-8 or approximately grades 1-3) and (Ages 9-12 or approximately grades 4-6). The purpose/goal of the camp is as follows:

To provide children an opportunity to experience a camp atmosphere in a sheltered environment.
To enrich children's relationship with God and with Christian youth and families.
To give everyone opportunities to experience new activities and events.
To build life long friendships and connections that can be resumed when they see one another at future church events.
To give the adults the chance to serve and develop the Church leaders of tomorrow.

Location	Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park, Eva Tennessee (on Kentucky Lake). This is about 92 miles West of Nashville. Please visit the official Tennessee state web site for more information.
Date	July 19 - 23, 2009 July 18, sundown, *required* worker orientation at Camp Tomahawk July 19, 12:30 - 2:30 registration (all) July 19, 4:00 required camper orientation July 22, checkout. Dinner and continental breakfast provided for those wishing to stay over.
Group Camp	(for the children and selected counselors) -- air conditioned dormitory style group lodge – girls side accomodates 30 girls plus two counselors, boys side accomodates 30 boys plus 2 counselors. Each side has 5 showers, 5 toilets, 5 sinks in an attached bathroom. The only thing not included is your bed linens, so campers need to bring their own twin sheets, pillows, pillowcase and towels and wash cloths. A list of necessary items will be supplied to campers prior to camp.
Staff	Camp staff will be limited to a maximum of 50 energetic individuals. Staff may be expected to fulfill a variety of roles as needs are identified. Staff members will need to be prepared to bring sleeping bags for sleeping in the large living rooms, since space will be an issue.
Cabins	There are 7, new modern cabins with a capacity of 8 persons, and one accommodates 6. There is also one newly renovated rustic cabin with a capacity of 2 persons.
Group Camp Kitchen	Two commercial ovens, commercial stove with 10 burners, large commercial fridge, ice maker, 18 cubic foot freezer. There are tables and chairs for about 120 persons. There are dishes, silverware, pots and pans.
Activities	Christian Living Classes, Arts and Crafts, Swimming, Hayride, Kickball, Various Park Ranger activities, Novelty Olympics, Dance, Movie Night, Awards presentation on final afternoon, and Much, Much More.
Other Facilities	Large baseball field, sand volleyball courts, swimming at a recreation center, which offers large pool with lazy river ride, and various picnic pavilions. View recreation facility at: www.lakeshoreuma.com.
Total Cost	Campers: $135.00 per camper (ages 6 – 11), $110.00 for teen worker under 18, $60.00 for staff members. $10 per applicant will be deducted if applications are received prior to May 1st. This cost includes all 11 meals, lodging for all 3 (or 4) nights, all craft and activity costs, as well as cost of pool and lifeguard fees.

Taking I-40 from either Memphis or Nashville: Take I-40 to exit #126. Go North toward Camden on Highway 641 (about 15 miles). Turn right onto TN-191 E/E. MAIN St. and go toward the town square. At the town square, look for signs which will direct you to Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park (TN 191/Lake Street). Travel 7.9 miles. Road dead ends at the entrance of Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park.