Family Camp Details.

The cool mornings and crisp air makes me want to go camping. I’m excited that our annual Encounter Family Campout is near and wanted to give everyone a little more information.

Those who are camping: We can start arriving at Cedar Ridge Camp anytime after 2PM on Friday, Sept 24th. We have an area just for us reserved called Hill Top Area. It has a large pavilion that does have electricity and a refrigerator (not sure how big). The pavilion will bring us closer together to share meals and play games.  A bathroom/bathhouse is close by. (Only tent camping is permitted. No campers or RV's.)

We will not have any organized meals other than the Saturday evening meal (although I am up for making plenty of pancakes Saturday morning for those interested). Maybe someone can bring some bacon. Chadwick has volunteered to bring supplies for S'mores and claims to be the King of S'mores. We’ll see if he’s up for the challenge. 

During the day on Saturday there are no planned events. In past years we've ended up playing corn hole and flag football. Jeremy, no injuries this year please. There are hiking trails and also a small lake for catch and release fishing. You do need to bring your own pole or borrow one. Ray and I will bring some gear to share. You do not need a fishing license. Please bring along a corn hole set or other games. Even if you aren't camping, you are more than welcome to come spend the day with us.

For all: The Saturday shared meal will start at 6PM and the outdoor service will start about 7:30.   Those who signed up to bring a non-perishable food item need to bring it to the Worship Gathering this Sunday, Sept 19, so we can make sure we have everything we need. Encounter will be providing hot dogs and hamburgers. All families are asked to bring a side-dish or something from the sign-up sheet located at the Information Table. 

Directions: Cedar Ridge Camp is located at 4010 Routt Road outside of Louisville, Kentucky. To get there, take the Gene Snyder Freeway (Hwy. 265) to Exit 23 (Taylorsville-Jeffersontown). Go East approximately 2 miles (turn as if going to Taylorsville Lake). At the stoplight, turn right onto highway 155 (Taylorsville Lake Road) and go about one mile. Turn right (will be 1st right) onto highway 1531, also called Routt Road. Go two-tenths of a mile, turn right onto highway 2265 (Old Routt Road). We are one-half mile down the road on the left hand side.

I’m sure I’ve forgotten something, so if you have any questions email me at p.rough@insightbb.com or comment on this blog post. I look forward to seeing everyone there.

P.S. Sorry, but no dogs are allowed at Cedar Ridge. We didn’t know it when we registered. ~PR