What is the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center?
The Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center is an educational camp facility designed with the purpose of providing the youth of Georgia with a site for leadership and career development. Started in 1937 as an FFA Camp for rural youth, it has evolved into a premier camp facility and conference center for the FFA and FCCLA Organizations, as well as many other youth and adult organizations.
The Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center is one of two FFA-FCCLA Centers in Georgia, and one of several FFA Centers throughout the nation. See our Links page for links to the other camps.
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What is the facilty used for?
Our primary purpose is for FFA and FCCLA. We host programs throughout the year specifically for these organizations. We also host programs that are open to all youth. These are the Wildlife Camps, Horse Camps, Parent/Child Adventure Camp, and Ropes Course programs.
In addition to the programs we host, we also rent out facilities to organizations.
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Who can rent facilities at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center?
Any organization with an educational purpose is welcome to use our facility! Our priority groups are the FFA and FCCLA organizations and the Georgia Department of Education, but all types of groups have utilized our facilities.
Examples:
School Organizations
Youth Organizations
Church Youth or Children's Retreats
Corporations (Planning Meetings, etc.)
Leadership / Civic Organizations
Men's Retreats
Women's Retreats
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Where is the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center?
The Center is located on Lake Jackson just south of Covington, off Hwy 36; only an hour from Atlanta, Macon, and Athens. We are convenient to access from both I-75 and I-20.
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How can I make a reservation at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center?
We suggest you take some time and explore our Web site. After you get to know more about the facility, simply go to the "Facility" page for sample prices and how to make a reservation.
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What does FFA and FCCLA stand for?
FFA was formerly known as Future Farmers of America. In 1988, delegates to the national FFA convention changed “Future Farmers of America” to the “National FFA Organization” to recognize the growth of agriculture and agricultural education to encompass the more than 300 careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.
FCCLA was formerly known as FHA, Future Homemakers of America. In 1999, Future Homemakers of America was changed to Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America at the National Convention in Boston, MA.
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