Building and Achieving Success In Chapters!

BASIC is a field trip program designed for any student organization.

We have developed affordable programs that are designed to teach teambuilding and leadership skills to students in an exciting and hands-on environment. The goal is to develop your student chapter into a successful and effective team. All aspects of the program are flexible and can be tailored to your needs and goals.

 

The program is flexible, but may consist of

  1. Team initiatives - Using a variety of challenges, we will introduce your students to concepts that are important for a successful team.
  2. Leadership Course - We will utilize challenging elements on our low-ropes style course. These elements will help students develop and use the team and leadership concepts that they are learning.
  3. Obstacle course - We will use our fun and exciting course that tests students on the concepts they have learned in a competitive environment. Students get muddy and have a blast!
  4. High ropes course - The high ropes course offers a more time-intensive but challenging aspect. The high ropes are designed more to develop confidence and achievement in individual team members.
  5. Team recreation - Enjoying games such as softball and volleyball, the students can have fun while applying the team concepts they have learned.
  6. Archives - Students learn the history of the FFA and FCCLA in the Brown Center Archives. They discover where their organization has been and where they can take it!
  7. Chapter planning - This is a time for advisors to spend with students planning and scheduling chapter events.
  8. Meals and lodging - The Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center is capable of providing excellent meals and comfortable lodging for participants.

Who can participate?

The program is designed for officer teams, entire chapters, or multiple chapters. The program is not limited to FFA or FCCLA organizations - any school organization is welcome. We recommend multiple chapters participate in the program together. We require a minimum of 10 participants.

When can we do BASIC?

The program is designed to be done during the week throughout the school year. Scheduling is flexible depending upon your needs. You can choose an overnight stay or a day-only event.

Why would I want to do BASIC?

The program would be beneficial to you if you want to accomplish the following in your chapter:

  • Increase chapter involvement
  • Develop unity
  • Build trust
  • Improve communication
  • Create a team environment and strengthen team concepts
  • Develop confidence, leadership, and cooperation

Where is the program held?

The programs are held at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington, GA. The camp facility is located approximately one hour from Atlanta, Macon, and Athens. Visit the facility Web site at www.GeorgiaFFACamp.org for more information.

How much does it cost?

Following are our standard packages. There are no additional fees for the obstacle course, team recreation, archives, and chapter planning. We are also able to customize a package to better fit your budget, your goals, and your schedule. T-Shirts are available at $10 each. Half High Ropes Programs are up to 3 hours. Full High Ropes Programs are 3 to 5 hours.

Student Organization Rates
Low Ropes Course
Low Ropes +
Half High Ropes
Low Ropes +
Full High Ropes
Half High Ropes
Full High Ropes
Overnight package (includes 3 meals, one night lodging)
$40
$55
$70
$45
$60
Day Program
(includes lunch)
$20
$35
N/A*
$25
$40
*N/A = Not available due to time constraints

Sample Schedules:

These schedules are only samples. Your schedule will be adapted based on arrival and departure times, number of participants, and specific goals for your chapter.

Day Only:

9:00 AM Arrive and Check-In
9:30 - 11:45 AM Team Building Program (initiatives and low ropes course)
12:00 - 12:45 PM Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 PM Obstacle Course, Showers
2:00 - 3:30 PM Team Recreation or Chapter Planning
3:30 PM Depart

Overnight:

Day One:
5:00 PM Arrive, Move into cabins
5:30 PM Supper
6:15 - 8:15 PM Team Initiatives
8:30 - 10:00 PM Chapter Planning and/or Team Recreation

Day Two:
7:30 AM Breakfast
8:30 - 10:00 AM Low Ropes Course
10:00 - 11:00 AM Obstacle Course, Showers before lunch
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 PM Chapter Planning and/or Team Recreation
4:00 PM Depart

How do I register?

First, contact the Center to check availability:

Leroy Bagley
Educational Program Specialist
Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center
720 FFA FHA Camp Road
Covington, GA 30014
Office: 770-786-6926 ext 8
Fax: 770-786-1774
Email: LBagley@GaAgEd.org

Second, use the forms and information from the Advisor Planning Guide

Advisor Planning Guide (Forms and Reservation Information)

Click on the file to open using your browser, or right-click to save them on your computer. You can also request emailed, faxed, or mailed copies of these forms by contacting our office.

You will need Microsoft Word and/or Acrobat Reader to open these files.

Advisor Planning Guide Word Format PDF Format

 

Included Forms:

  1. Reservation Form: This form is required to make the reservation.
  2. Parental Consent Form: Every participant must have a signed Parental Consent Form. This form must be turned in upon arrival. Note - you may need to use a separate release form for your school/organization.
  3. Program Information and FAQs: This is the same information found on the Website, only it is in a printable format that can easily be distributed if desired.
  4. Planning Checklist: Use this handy checklist to help you from the process of setting up the reservation to arriving on site.
  5. What To Bring: A helpful list for participants of what to bring and what not to bring.
  6. Guaranteed Number Form: This form should be faxed 5 business days prior to the event.
  7. Cancellation Form: This form is required for all cancellations.
For more information, please contact:

Leroy Bagley
Educational Program Specialist
Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center
720 FFA FHA Camp Road
Covington, GA 30014
Office: 770-786-6926 ext 8
Fax: 770-786-1774
Email: LBagley@GaAgEd.org

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