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Frequently Asked
Questions
What
is the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center?
The Georgia FFA-FCCLA
Center is a non-profit educational 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
many FFA Centers throughout the nation.
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, and Ropes
Course programs.
In addition to the
programs we host, we also rent out facilities to organizations.
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
What
services are available to rental groups at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA
Center?
Our basic services
for rental groups include:
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. {Directions}
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 "Making
a Reservation" for instructions.
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.
To learn more, visit
our Links page.
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