Camp Florida

Camp Florida- 2025

Dates: Monday May 26th - Friday May 30th, 2025

   Get Ready…

 

          To Build on a Strong Foundation….

 

                Let’s Go to Camp!

Camp Florida is located in Central Florida. Camp takes place at the breathtaking Florida Elks Youth Camp in Umatilla, Florida, which is a short drive from Orlando and attractions. We are excited to provide the opportunity for our campers to experience 5 days and 4 nights of fun-filled activities. Our goal is to provide an environment in which each camper will grow and strengthen their relationships with God and each other. This year, we will focus on teaching God's way of life and guiding campers on how to build on the foundation of God!

Camp Florida:

Will provide a variety of activities, including daily Christian living, archery, arts and crafts, campus improvement, campfire, canoeing, field games, swimming, and high ropes course for campers 9 years and older.

 

Campers:

Dorms are arranged by age. Campers should be ages 5-12 (as of May 27). To attend, campers must have successfully slept away from parents/guardians for the length of camp and be able to shower without assistance.

Staff:

We are always looking for energetic and patient teens and adults to serve in all areas of camp, including as counselors, activity coordinators, lifeguards, and nurses. Volunteer staff need to have a strong desire to provide the safe atmosphere that we call " The Zone," which is critically important to the success of the program and the camper experience.

Teen Staff:

Teen staff are welcome; ages 13-15 should have a parent or guardian on staff.

If you desire to serve at camp, please apply and indicate at least four areas where you would be willing to serve. If “anywhere” is one of your selections, it helps to know your preferences, so please make additional selections.

 

Come join us and make memories that will last a lifetime!

Bert & Tricia Merring

 

Camp Information:

 

Dates: Monday, May 26 - Friday, May 30 2

Location: 
       Florida Elks Youth Camp
       24175 SE Hwy 450, Umatilla, Fl. 32784
 
Ages: 
       Preteen Campers 5-12
       Mini-camper 2-4
       Teen staff 13-18
       Adult staff 19+
 
Fees:  
       Preteen Camper - $175
       Mini-camper Parent- $100
       Mini-camper- $50 (if they will be using camp food service)
       Teen Staff (13-18) - $50
       Adult Staff (19+) - No Fee
 
       Private/Family housing is available:
       Family Cabin is $100 per night
       Residential Room (adults 18+) $125 per night
 
Application Deadline: 
       Submitted online by May 1, 2024  www.uyc.ucg.org
       PLEASE Apply as EARLY as Possible. We are an early camp and need time to plan and purchase correct amounts.
 
Payment Deadline: 
       All payments should be mailed at the time of your application.
       Your application is not complete until payment is received.
         (If you have need for additional time, please contact me to discuss).
 
     Make Checks to:  United Camp Florida
     Mail Checks to:    UCG-Camp Florida 
                                 c/o Bert Merring
                                 610 Rob Roy Dr.
                                 Clermont, FL 34711
 
     Venmo: @campflorida
 
     Zelle:  Bert Merring    321-947-9103   gunnerfan78@gmail.com 
 
Camp Director:    Bert Merring
                            (321) 947-9103 - Bert
                            (321) 297-7872 - Tricia
                            Email: berttricia@gmail.com
 
 
Arrival Schedule:
 Monday, May 26, 2024
     2:00 PM-   Staff meeting / Training - Tour
     4:15 PM-   Campers arrive and register