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| General Camp Information |
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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 worker 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) and (Ages 9 - 12). The
purpose/goal of the camp is as follows:
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To provide children an opportunity to experience a camp atmosphere in a
sheltered environment.
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To enrich children's relationship with God and with Christian youth and
families.
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To give everyone opportunities to experience new activities and events.
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To build life long friendships and connections that can be resumed when they
see one another at future church events.
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To give the adults the chance to serve and develop the Church leaders of
tomorrow.
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| About the Camp |
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| 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 20 - 23, 2008
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July 19, sundown, required
worker orientation at Camp Tomahawk
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July 20, 12:30 - 2:30 registration (all)
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July 20, 4:00 required camper orientation
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July 23, checkout. Dinner and continental breakfast provided for those
wishing to stay over.
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| Group Camp |
(for the children) -- air conditioned dormitory style group
lodge – girls side holds 30 girls plus two counselors, boys side holds 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 (in the
group camp), 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.
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| 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: $110.00 per camper (ages 6 – 11), $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.
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| Directions to the Camp |
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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.
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