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BIBLICAL MANHOOD

"As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend."
Proverbs 27:17

Details

Space is limited. Register early to ensure a spot

When

January 20-22

Thursday @2pm - Check-in & setup
Friday @9am - 1st Worship and teaching
Saturday @4pm - Check-Out
(There is an option to stay an extra night)
Sunday @1pm - latest check-out

Where

Hontoon Island State Park
2309 River Ridge Rd, DeLand, FL 32720
More Park Info

Some Nearby Hotels

- Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina
Across the River.
www.hontoon.com/resort

- Comfort Inn & Suites - Deland, FL
9.4 mi / 21 min away
Check Availability

- Days Inn by Wyndham - Orange City/Deland
9.8 mi / 19 min away
Check Availability

Cost

Registration costs include access to event, community dinner Friday, water, coffee, light snacks, event gift, and island access.

$35 - 2-Day Daytime Pass
For those attending daytime activities only. (No overnight camping)

$55 - Tent Space
For those camping overnight in their own tent; also includes Thursday night and optional late checkout Sunday @1pm. Please indicate on registration if you have others you'd like to camp near.

$85 - Cabin Bunk
For those camping overnight in a cabin; also includes Thursday night and optional late checkout Sunday @1pm. There are 6 bunks to a cabin. Please indicate on registration if you have preferences who you'd like to bunk with.

What you will need

Bible
Camping Gear
Cooler with food, snacks, drinks
Bug spray
Personal hygiene items
Battery powered lights
Anything else you need to be comfortable

Things you might want

Fishing Gear
Poncho
If you have any extra camping gear, fishing gear, or a boat you can share (let us know)
No generators or AC - come on men we're roughing it. :)

Canoes, Kayaks, and Bicycles are available for rent at the ranger station
Firewood and Ice can be purchased at the ranger station (Don't bring your own firewood from home)
If you forget something the island store has many other items available for purchase

Campsites have ground grills, potable water, picnic tables, public restroom and shower facility
Cabins have 4-6 bunks. If you want to camp/bunk together please indicate with whom on your registration and we do our best to accommodate
An unlock code is needed to reserve cabin bunks. This is so we can accommodate those with medical/special needs first. Remaining space will be opened after that. Talk to Jeremy or your event leader for an unlock code.

Speakers

Pastor Danny Hodges

Calvary Chapel Fellowship St. Pete

https://www.ccfstpete.church/

Pastor Mike Silva

Pastor Eric Souza

Reach Church Jacksonville

https://www.reachjax.com/

Pastor Juan Guevara

Calvary Chapel Lake Buena Vista

https://www.calvarylbv.org/

Pastor Mike Avila

Calvary Chapel Orlando

https://www.ccorl.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Campsite Look Like?

This is a typical state park campsite. It includes space for your tent, a picnic bench, and round fire pit with grill cover. There are plenty of trees if you want to use a hammock instead.

What does The Cabin Look Like?

The cabins have a screened in porch, electrical outlets, and overhead fans. So if you need power for a sleeping device (e.g. cpap) you're covered. The bunks are twin size and include the frame and mattress. No sheets. No pillow. Bring your own. 6 people to a cabin. If you want to be with a friend put it in the notes on your registration and we'll do our best.

Is There Wildlife?

Yes. Camping in Florida always involves plenty of critters. Hontoon Island is a state wildlife refuge and there is plenty of nighttime activity. You can count on roaches, spiders, frogs, small snakes, deer, maybe a small black bear, and plenty of thieving raccoons. Don't keep food in your tent or leave bags of candy on your picnic table overnight. (There's a story there) Shine a flashlight on the trash cans as your approach.

Is there a place to store my food Safe from wildlife?

Yes. There are free cage lockers next to the bathroom facility. They are large enough to lock up your cooler and a few other items.

What About Bathrooms?

There is a central shared bathroom facility for the campground with 8-10 stalls and 4 shower stalls with hot/cold water.

How Do I cook?

Bring camp cooking gear. Bring a propane camp stove, pots and pans, etc. Use the fire pit and grill. There is firewood for sale at the camp store. We try to group people who don't have all the gear with those who do so they can help each other. We often eat better out there than at home.

Why can't I bring my own firewood?

Short answer, bugs. The camp store sells firewood from the island and they try protect the local trees by keeping untreated foreign wood species and potential wood parasites, beetles, bores off the island. Wood bundles bought from Publix, Lowes, etc. are also fine. Just not wood from the diseased tree chopped in your backyard. :)

Can I fish?

Sure. Why not? If you have a license and a pole bring it. We have a professional fisherman among us who is always willing to show you better techniques and local secrets. And yes you can eat what you catch.

How far away is parking?

There is a parking lot at the landing. From there take the ferry across and disembark at the island store. Then walk 1/4 mile to the campsite or grab a lift from the rangers.

What if I can't get there until late Thursday?

Let us know as soon as possible if you know you will have to arrive after the last ferry run (sunset). We will have a boat on hand to pick you up. This a small fishing boat and it is in the dark so we prefer to limit the amount of late check-ins. Just keep in touch. This also applies if you plan on arriving early Friday morning. The sooner we know you're coming the less time you'll have to wait on the dock.

What if I can't get there til Friday or Even Saturday?

While Thursday is recommended, several men come early Friday morning and set up camp between sessions. Saturday? Get a day pass and contact Jeremy directly. Before and after ferry runs we will have a boat on hand to pick you up. This a small fishing boat so we prefer to limit this.. Just keep in touch. This also applies if you plan on arriving late Thursday night. The sooner we know you're coming the less time you'll have to wait on the dock.
Can't come at all? The messages will be posted online a few months later.

Am I on my own or are we formed into groups?

Each campsite will have a group of guys sharing the same fire pit, picnic bench, etc. Once you register, Jeremy will contact you with info for who will be at the same camp site or cabin and their contact info so each group can coordinate food and other supplies to bring. This is one reason why it's best to register early. You are free to cook independently of course but it's more fun to work together and share the load. If you already have a group or all coming from the same church and indicate their names (or just a group name) on your registration you can start planning together now. If you're alone, don't worry. In the past it has been amazing to see how guys come together and help each other out with everything from spare tents or sleeping bags to sharing food with someone who only brought granola bars.

CAN MY GROUP SPLIT THE COST OF THE CAMPSITE/CABIN?

All costs are per person and can't be shared.

WILL THERE BE FREE TIME TO EXPLORE?

Definitely! We have a lot of great teaching sessions but we also schedule things so you can get plenty of time to both enjoy the surroundings and get alone with the Lord.

What About Water? and ice?

Ice is available for sale at the island store. We bring bottled water for you and all the sites have potable water.

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