Families Learning Together NC
A Statewide Homeschooling Group
Spring Gathering Dates: April 23rd-26th
Camp Albemarle, Newport, NC
This is a great opportunity to make new friends, as well as to renew old friendships, in a relaxed atmosphere where there is time to choose planned activities, informally discuss homeschooling perspectives with other families, enjoy games, explore & visit.
General Camp Information:
We have reserved the whole camp with cabins, fire ring, dining hall with full commercial kitchen.
Accommodations: Cabins
Meals :
Thursday evening, Friday morning and noon: On your own, we have use of the kitchen during those times and there is some room in the refrigerator for your food. Please make sure to label your food if you put it in the fridge.
Friday evening: Potluck: The best meal of the Gathering! We will eat at 6 PM. Please bring a main dish PLUS a salad, side dish or dessert. (Note: Please bring a list of ingredients for each dish you contribute - for our friends who limit their diet by choice or need).
Saturday Breakfast is fundraiser pancakes... or on your own – If you do not want to participate in the fundraiser you can bring your own food, but feel free to use the kitchen - AND clean up when you are done!
Saturday lunch and dinner, and Sunday brunch . We will be preparing our own group meals in the camp Kitchen . Each family is asked to bring a snack to contribute to the Saturday snack table.
Cost for the meal package (includes 3 meals) is:
$12 per person, ages 12 years of age and older.
$6 per person 3-11 years of age.
Activities:
Does some member of your family have a skill or talent to share with us? Leading a campfire sing or special game, soapstone carving, recycled paper-making, an adult discussion of interest? The field is wide open to your creativity! We hope that each family will contribute an activity to the weekend – the activity leader may be of any age! If you plan an outdoor activity, you might consider also planning an alternative indoor activity in case of rain. Please indicate your choice on the activity sheet. Bring card & board games and puzzles for indoor time.Camp Albemarle is located on 39 acres on the beautiful banks of the Bogue Sound, part of the Intracoastal Waterway, not far from Morehead City.
Recreational facilities available to our group at NO extra charge include: a sports field for capture the flag, a basketball/tennis court, volleyball courts, tetherball courts, canoes, and sea kayaks..
Chores:
Our weekend is a cooperative effort, making the work load a light one. We ask that everyone age 12 or over participate in two chores. If you or a family member has special needs please make sure to type that in, there is a space provided. As always, each family is responsible for leaving their cabin clean and neat on Sunday. Thanks!Camping fees include use of the kitchen for Thurday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and use of all of the activities at the camp.
A limited number of partial scholarships are available by request. Prices per night are as follows:
- $10 per cabin camper per night*
- (no charge for children under the age of three).
- Click here to request a scholarship
- Click here to donate to a scholarship
- Online registration for the Gathering
Membership in FLT and an understanding of/commitment to honor the gathering rules are required to attend the Gathering.
To join FLT please Click Here.
If You Would Like More Information about our Gathering, Please Contact the Gathering Coordinator by clicking here .