Family Camp is scheduled for September 17-19, 2021. The lottery will open on April 30 at 8:00am and close on May 2nd at 11:59pm. Families will be notified of lottery results by email on Monday, May 3rd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Family Camp?
Family Camp provides a weekend experience for heart families to leave their worries behind and have the time of their lives! Families participate for 2 nights in a resident camp atmosphere jam-packed with awesome activities, fun programming, and that Camp magic! Each family stays in a cabin or tent and will be rejuvenated and refreshed with the Camp spirit that rolls over into everyday quality life with your family. Come join in on the adventure!
What does Family Camp cost?
Participation in Family Camp is free to all, but we do require a refundable $100 deposit to secure your reservation. Families with more than four members will be charged $25 per additional person to cover the cost of food for the weekend.
If you would like your deposit refunded after Family Camp, please let Kim Jackson know as you leave camp. If you choose to consider your deposit as a donation to Camp LUCK, a 501(c)(3) organization, a tax receipt will be emailed to you.
* $100 deposit is non-refundable if you cancel
** $25 fee for family members beyond four is non-refundable
Where is Family Camp held?
It is located at YMCA Camp Cherokee, which is nestled in 7,000 beautiful acres at Kings Mountain State Park. Address: 1299 Camp Cherokee Road, Kings Mountain State Park, Blacksburg SC 29702
When is Family Camp?
Family Camp runs from 5pm on Friday, September 17, 2021 until 1pm Sunday, September 19, 2021. Due to the large number of families wanting to attend Family Camp, we ask that your family commit to the entire weekend. If your family has sporting events that interfere with the weekend, please choose to attend one or the other.
How does the lottery registration system work?
Cabin and tent reservations will be assigned through a lottery system this year.
All lottery registrations will be entered into our computer system, and the computer will run a random lottery to determine camp reservations and waitlist spots.
When can I register for the lottery?
Registration will be Friday, April 30th at 8:00am – Sunday, May 2nd at 11:59pm
When will the lottery be run?
The lottery will be run on Monday, May 3rd.
How will I know if I received a spot in camp?
Parents will be emailed after the lottery run to notify them if they received a tent/cabin spot or if they are waitlisted. If you receive a spot, a follow-up email will come with a link to complete registration and pay the commitment fee. The commitment fee must be received within 24 hours to confirm registration otherwise your spot will be forfeited and offered to the next family on the waitlist.
Please note: If a family does not get in for tent camping, they are automatically added to the cabin lottery.