GTD Official Website: SLAMMED (TN) (June 21-25, 2023)

- SMALL GROUPS ARE WELCOME, BUT

GROUP SIZE IS LIMITED TO 10 PEOPLE PER GROUP -

GTD PROGRAM	SWEAT DROP RATING	COMFORT RATING	POINTS CONTEST	EVENT COST
ADVENTURE	3.5 (TOUGH+)	RUGGED	5.0	$55+

2023 SLAMMED Adventure Trip
(28th Annual!!)
June 21-25, 2023 (Wed-Sun) - Benton, TN

SLAMMED Adventure Trip (Click on Drop-Down Menu for Prices and Quantities)

(3% "Tax" added when paying online to cover PayPal fees)

- TRIP SUMMARY -
Get SLAMMED with non-stop adventures by GTD!

ANNUAL SLAMMED ADVENTURE TRIP

SLAMMED is GTD's original favorite. This is the Adventure Trip that started it all! SLAMMED is the first trip (and only trip) offered by GTD in 1996 and God used it to give birth to our full time year-round ministry today (ALL glory to God!).

Over the course of 5 days GTD slams you with several heart-pounding adrenaline-pumping adventures that will exhilarate you to the core! In our time together we will travel to Cherokee National Forest in eastern Tennessee to do activities such as camping, rock climbing, rappelling, whitewater rafting, waterfall sliding, hiking, and/or cliff jumping. Now you see why we call it SLAMMED!

We will set up our base camp in an amazingly beautiful national forest and visit nearby waterfalls!!! We will chase after all of these adventures as we explore the majesty of God's creation. And that's not even the best part, we will also explore the majesty of God's presence through daily devotions, praise & worship, and nightly challenges from the Bible as we hang out around the camp fire.

SLAMMED will challenge you and potentially change your life as you grow closer to God, make new friends, encounter & overcome fears, and engage in some of the most outrageous adventures of your life! Instead of getting so busy that you feel crammed, take 5 days to jump start your life by getting SLAMMED!

- SLAMMED HIGHLIGHT VIDEOS & MORE -
Check out these GTD promo videos!

(locations and activities in video may differ slightly from each year's event)

- EVENT DETAILS -
The Specifics

EVENT:

Annual SLAMMED Adventure Trip (TN)

DATE(S):

June 21-25, 2023 (Wed-Sun) (5 Days / 4 Nights)

COST:

Adventure Trip x 5 Days = $55/person (Ministry Partners = $49.50/person)
White Water Rafting = $50/person (this is optional)

ADVENTURES (ALL ACTIVITIES ARE OPTIONAL):

*Some activities are dependent on good weather
Camping
White Water Rafting (extra fee)
Rock Climbing or Rappelling
Waterfall Sliding
Cliff Jumping
Bridge Jumping
Hiking
Swimming
Paddleboarding
Team Sports & Camp Games
Campfire & S'mores
Outdoor Movie
Daily Devotions
More

TO REGISTER (2 STEP PROCESS):

STEP 1: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER!! [CLICK HERE TO REGISTER]
STEP 2: PAY FOR THE EVENT. Select one of our payment options to lock in your spot.

START TIME AT CAMPSITE:

5pm (This is the official starting time on the first day at the campsite)

Early Check-In begins at Noon. Feel free to arrive to camp early. You'll have access to camping gear & supplies, but will be responsible for your own meals and entertainment until the official event begins.

ENDING TIME AT CAMPSITE:

Noon (This is the ending time on the last day at the campsite)

Our group campground reservation ends at Noon. All tents, gear, & equipment must be packed up and the site must be vacated by noon.

LOCATION, MAP, & GPS COORDINATES:

SLAMMED LOCATION: Benton, TN (Cherokee National Forest)
SLAMMED CAMPSITE: Chilhowee Group Campsite (Map & Directions)
GPS: 35°09.014'N, 84°36.335'W

HIGHLIGHT PICTURES:

CLICK HERE to view highlight pictures from our last SLAMMED trip in TN

MIN. PEOPLE:

MAX. PEOPLE:

AGE RANGE:

No age limit... this is like a family reunion! =)
IMPORTANT: All minors (17 & under) must be accompanied by a responsible adult 21 years old or older! (Such as a parent, aunt, uncle, family friend, youth pastor, etc)

CANCEL DATE (if minimum amt of people do not register for this event):

No Cancel Date!

TRANSPORTATION:

GTD does not supply or arrange transportation for this event.
You will need to drive or carpool to this event.

SAMPLE AGENDA OVERVIEW (subject to change):

DAY 1	DAY 2	DAY 3	DAY 4	DAY 5
Drive to Camp Restaurant Meals Set-Up Camp Dinner at Camp Impact point Campfire	Breakfast Morning Devos Rock Climbing Lunch Rappelling Dinner Impact point Campfire	Breakfast Morning Devos Rafting Lunch Free Time Dinner Impact point Outdoor Movie	Breakfast Morning Devos Cliff Jumping Lunch Waterfall Slide Dinner Impact point Campfire	Breakfast Break Camp Depart Camp Restaurant Meals Return Home

MEAL(S):

Our participants love our meals. They're not your typical camp meals... they are so much better! The following menu is an example of what you may find on a GTD Adventure Trip:

BREAKFAST: Pancakes, French Toast, Eggs w/ Biscuits & Gravy, Cereal, Fruit & Bagels

LUNCH: Pizza Quesadillas!!, Sandwiches & Chips, Hamburgers

DINNER: Tacos, Fajitas, Chicken Fettucine Alfredo, Spaghetti

DRINKS: Lemonade, Water

We don't supply a lot of snacks so bring them if you need them. Participants are usually very hungry after each major activity.
If you have special dietary needs you will want to bring your own meals. We aren't able to accommodate all of the various and numerous dietary needs we encounter each trip.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

Full time guides, rock climbing OR rappelling, hiking, swimming holes, waterfall slide, stand-up paddleboarding, additional campsite activities, all activity equipment & gear, accommodations, tents, cots (or air mattresses), up to 11 meals, white water rafting opportunity (additional fee), morning devotions, nightly spiritual emphasis, free downloadable event pictures, and a lifelong God-awesome memory!

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

Transportation, parking fees where applicable, special dietary meals, additional snacks, individual sleeping bags, water bottles, meals during transit, items listed on checklist (see below).

REQUIRED WAIVERS:

*NOTE: Any participant under 18 must also have their parent / guardian sign each waiver.
*IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE COMPLETE ALL WAIVERS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. We will have extra waivers available at the campsite.
GTD Waiver [CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE GTD WAIVER]
White Water Rafting Waiver (please print, complete, and bring with you to SLAMMED... extra waivers will be available if you are unable to print one.)

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

GTD events can be paid for with Cash, Checks, Debit / Credit Cards, Venmo, & PayPal.
To pay online through PayPal and/or with a debit or credit card scroll up to the payment button on this link (3% "Tax" added when paying online to cover PayPal & credit card fees).
Venmo (@GTDADVENTURES): https://venmo.com/u/GTDADVENTURES
Send checks to the mailing address on the Contact link.
Bring cash payments with you to the event.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:

GTD: 727-692-5296 (GTD cell phone - Doug Garner)
CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST: 423-338-3300 (Ranger Station)

- ABOUT OUR ACTIVITIES -
Can you tell me a little more about the activities we will be doing?

ABOUT WHITE WATER RAFTING
Ocoee River - Middle Section
(Most popular river in the United States!)

The Ocoee River is the most popular whitewater rivers in the nation. No other river in the east offers the degree of challenge and consistent water flow that is found here. In fact, the Ocoee has been rated one of the ten best whitewater rivers in the country by Canoe Magazine. It has been chosen as the site of national whitewater championships on several occasions as well as home of the 1996 Olympic Whitewater competition. The Ocoee River is dam-controlled, so even in the driest months the water levels stay constant. You'll not only enjoy the thrill and excitement of America's favorite and most popular whitewater adventure, but you'll also enjoy a trip through the beautiful and dramatic Ocoee Gorge in the Cherokee National Forest. The Ocoee River offers two different sections of the river, the Upper Section and the Middle Section. On this trip your group will be doing the Middle Section.

The Middle Section: This section will thrill you from launch to takeout. You'll feel the excitement as you enter a 5 mile journey with over 20 continuous Class III and IV Rapids that drops an exhilarating 260 feet from start to finish.

TOTAL TRIP LENGTH: 5 Miles; 2-3 Hrs (includes transport time)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Class III-IV; Intermediate+ (There is NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY)

MINIMUM AGE: 12

REQUIREMENTS: Fully enclosed shoes, watershoes, or sandals with an ankle strap

ADDITIONAL COST: $50/person

TOP ROPE ROCK CLIMBING: Top-rope climbing is all about having fun and being as safe as possible. Top-roping is the safest form of climbing. It offers the rock climbing experience with all the rewards but minimal risks by allowing you to climb a rock face with the safety rope always anchored above you minimizing your falling distance to only inches or a few feet.

RAPPELLING: Rappelling is a controlled descent down a rock face using a rope and friction device for controlling the speed of the slide. While rock climbing is all about getting to the top, rappelling is all about getting down safely. Rock climbing supplies the climber with a since of satisfaction, but rappelling is all about adrenaline & excitement.

WATERFALL SLIDE: This will be one of the most exciting adventures of the trip as we visit a nearby waterfall slide. We will spend several hours sliding over a 10' waterfall & jumping off 20' & 40' cliffs... as well as jumping off a nearby bridge into the cool water below!

- BASE CAMP -
What can I expect the campsite to be like?

For TEAM GTD, assembling a Base Camp is more than just randomly setting up a few tents, chairs and a mess hall. We want to create an environment that you love. We want to create a Base Camp that is inviting & fun. We want your first impression of your Base Camp to be, "Wow! Sweet! I love hammocks! Who wants to play volleyball! You've got cots, cool! This place is awesome!" Those kind of responses are the kind of responses we get when we set up a Base Camp The GTD Way. The GTD Way is deliberate, creative, functional and fun. Our objective is to create a temporary playground that promotes spiritual growth, recreation, community, sound sleep, physical renewal, outdoor dining, fun times, adequate hygiene and warmth while preserving a feel of being in God's amazing creation (which reveals the evidence of God). We hope you love it as much as we do!

- CHECKLIST -
What you should bring.

SLAMMED ADVENTURE TRIP CHECKLIST

MANDATORY GEAR:

[ ] Small Lightweight "Travel" Bible (may get wet!)

[ ] Sleeping Bag
[ ] Pillow
[ ] Flashlight w/ New Batteries
[ ] 2 Water Bottles
[ ] Sunglasses
[ ] Sun Screen / Lip Balm
[ ] Poncho (everyone must have)
[ ] 2 Plastic Bags (wet clothes)
[ ] 2 Zip-Lock Bags (very handy)
[ ] Insect Repellent

[ ] Eyeglasses / Contacts (if applicable)

[ ] Any Necessary Meds (if applicable)
[ ] SIGNED WHITE WATER RAFTING WAIVER (if you are rafting)

[ ] GTD WAIVER (Filled out and SIGNED prior to participating!)

[ ] SEE ALL WAIVERS IN THE "REQUIRED WAIVERS" SECTION ABOVE

OPTIONAL GEAR:

[ ] Camera

[ ] Favorite Snacks / Energy Food
[ ] Extra Money

GENERAL CLOTHING:

Bring proper amount of activity clothes that are lightweight & quick drying.

[ ] Activity Shorts
[ ] Activity Shirts
[ ] Sweatshirt
[ ] Seasonal Jacket
[ ] Active Wear Pants / Jeans
[ ] Activity Shoes
[ ] Sandals / Flops
[ ] Shade Hat
[ ] Modest Swimsuit(s) & Towel
[ ] Socks
[ ] Underwear

[ ] Note: If you are white water rafting then you must wear shoes (or sandals with ankle straps)

TOILETRIES:

Toilets & showers will be available.

[ ] Wash Cloth
[ ] Towel
[ ] Biodegradable Soap
[ ] Biodegradable Shampoo
[ ] Wet Wipes (very handy!)
[ ] Toothbrush
[ ] Toothpaste
[ ] Deodorant (please bring!)
[ ] Brush / Comb
[ ] Hair Care / Gel / Spray
[ ] Razor
[ ] Shaving Cream

**DON'T BRING: Jewelry - or - Valuables**

- 28 YEARS OF SLAMMED -

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SLAMMED 1996 (GA & TN)