GTD Official Website: FALL RETREAT (Oct 2024 TBD)

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ATTENDANCE UPDATE

(Last Updated: May 17, 2023 at 9:30pm):

Maximum Participants Allowed At This Campsite: 250

Current # of Participants Registered & Paid: 000

>>> AVAILABLE SPOTS REMAINING: 250 <<<

GTD PROGRAM	SWEAT DROP RATING	COMFORT RATING	POINTS CONTEST	EVENT COST
RETREAT	2.5 (ROBUST +)	RUGGED	3.0	$55

FALL RETREAT

Oct ______, 2024 (Fri night - Sun afternoon) - Umatilla, FL (Ocala National Forest)

ONLY $55/PERSON!!

- EMPHASIS ON FAMILIES, FRIENDS, KIDS, & CHURCH GROUPS -

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SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS:
<> LOCATED ON A 71 ACRE SPRING-FED LAKE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
<> PRIVATE BEACH AREA
<> INDOOR KITCHEN SPACE FOR MEAL PREP
<> HISTORICALLY RESTORED BEAUTIFUL 1930s DINING HALL
<> MODERN RESTROOMS W/ FLUSH TOILETS & WARM SHOWERS
<> PADDLEBOARDS & KAYAKS PROVIDED
<> 100 FT GIGANTI-SLIDE (GIGANTIC SLIP'N SLIDE)
<> INFLATBLE BOUNCE HOUSE & WATERSLIDE FOR KIDS
<> OUTDOOR MOVIE / TEAM SPORTS / CAMP GAMES PROVIDED
<> NIGHTLY CAMPFIRES WITH PRAISE & WORSHIP
<> DAILY DEVOTIONS... GROWING CLOSER TO GOD!
<> CHRIST-CENTERED FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT
<> TENT CAMPING PROVIDED BY GTD -or- BRING YOUR OWN TENT
<> COTS PROVIDED BY GTD FOR FIRST 100 REGISTERED
<> SLEEPING PADS PROVIDED BY GTD FOR 101st+ REGISTERED
<> RVs & TOWABLE CAMPERS WELCOME (No Electrical or Sewer Hook-Ups)
<> GREAT SPOT FOR HAMMOCK & CAR CAMPING
<> BRING YOUR OWN FISHING BOAT (25hp Max)
<> BRING YOUR OWN FISHING GEAR & LICENSE
<> BRING YOUR OWN HORSE (34 mile equestrian trail)
<> 5 MILES AWAY FROM JEEP, ATV, OHV, & DIRT BIKE TRAILS
<> 35 MINUTES AWAY FROM GREAT MT BIKING TRAILS
<> NEARBY HIKING TRAILS
<> SO MUCH MORE!!!
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ONLY $55/PERSON!!
YOU CAN'T STAY HOME WITH THE FAMILY FOR LESS THAN THIS PRICE!

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- PROMO VIDEOS -
Check out these GTD promo videos!

(SAY HELLO TO GIGANTI-SLIDE! ...GTD's 100 FT SLIP'N SLIDE!! Plus more!)

(This is a fantastic promo video that shows some of the activities that we offer in GTD!)

- EVENT DETAILS -
The Specifics

LOVING THE LAKE LIFE!

EVENT:

FALL RETREAT

(Click here to see pics from one of our past Fall Retreats)

DATES:

Oct ______, 2024 (Fri night - Sun afternoon) (2 Days / 2 Nights) - Umatilla, FL (Ocala National Forest)

START TIME:

7pm on Friday (Early Check-In: Participants can check-in as early as 10am)

Reminder: Provided meals start Fri night and end Sun afternoon

ENDING TIME:

4pm on Sunday (Late Check-Out available. Participants can check-out as late as 6pm on Sunday or, if needed, depart as late as 10am on Monday)

Reminder: Provided meals start Fri night and end Sun afternoon

COST:
(See "What Is Included" and "What Is NOT Included" below)

~~REG = $125/person~~
"SALEabration" PRICE: $55 [Celebrating 28 Years of Ministry!!]

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MINISTRY PARTNER'S DISCOUNT.... $49

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PAYMENT OPTIONS:

GTD events can be paid for with Cash, Checks, Debit / Credit Cards, Venmo, & PayPal.

PayPal and/or with a Debit or Credit Card (Add 3% to cover PayPal & credit card fees): https://www.paypal.me/GTDadventures
Venmo (@GTDADVENTURES) (Add 3% to cover Venmo fees): https://venmo.com/u/GTDADVENTURES
Send checks (made out to "GTD") to our mailing address: GTD / PO Box 7523 / Seminole, FL 33775
Bring cash payments with you to the event.

TO REGISTER:

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.

LOCATION:

Doe Lake Group Campground in Umatilla, FL (Ocala National Forest)

Address: No physical address (see map & directions)... located on 127th St Rd (dirt road) 1 mile east of SE 182nd Ave Rd in Ocala National Forest near Umatilla, Florida
Click here for Google Map

GPS: 29°02.549'N, 81°49.250'W

MAPS: Driving Map with Directions (print only)

Close and lock gate after entering. Meet at the DINING HALL area upon arrival.

VERY IMPORTANT:
• The main gate must remain closed & locked at all times, except for times when you are entering & exiting. This is a campground policy that we must abide by.
• Camp Hosts live on the property to assist with property needs and enforce camp policies.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Huge piece of land for tents, camping hammocks, RVs, towable campers, & car camping

NO ELECTRICAL or SEWER HOOK-UPS AVAILABLE FOR RVs, towable campers, or car campers, but there are several water spigots scattered throughout the property.

GTD tents & camping hammocks provided

15+ XL, 20+ large, 20+ medium, & 20+ small tents available
20 camping hammocks available

GTD cots provided for first 100 people registered

adult size cots only fit inside of large tents

GTD sleeping pads provided for next people registered after the first 100 people
Historically restored 1930s dining hall on-site
Indoor kitchen space with refrigerator, freezer, & microwave available (first come, first serve)
Restrooms with flush toilets
Warm showers

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES:

Camping
Daily Devotions
Paddleboarding
Kayaking and/or Canoeing
100 ft Slip'n Slide
Inflatable Bounce House & Waterslide for kids
Team Sports (Volleyball, Ultimate, etc)
Camp Games (Cornhole, Kan Jam, Spikeball, Yardzee, Giant Jenga, Ramp Shot, & more)
Nightly Campfires, Bible-Based Messages, Praise & Worship, Marshmallows & Smores!
Outdoor Movie (with family friendly editing)

D-I-Y (DO IT YOURSELF) ADVENTURE OPTIONS:

HORSEBACK RIDING (Bring Your Own Horse)... The LAM Equestrian Trail starts at Doe Lake and extends north for 34 miles, paralleling the Ocklawaha River, towards Eureka.
FISHING (bring your own gear and fishing license) (Doe Lake was stocked with catfish in 2021)
BOATING (25 horsepower motor max allowed on lake). Click here for boat ramp info.
HIKING (hike around the lake or research nearby trails like the 13+ miles of trail on the Sunnyhill Restoration Levee Trail located just 3 miles from Doe Lake)
MT BIKING (Bring Your Own Bike)... bike the dirt roads near camp or drive about 30-40 minutes to get to some great mt biking trails including The Vortex, Santos Trails, & the trailhead for the Florida Trail Land Bridge.
OFF-ROADING (Bring Your Own Off-Road Vehicle)... 5 miles from our campground is an off-road area called Big Scrub. Off-Road Vehicles are not allowed to be driven within Doe Lake Group Campground so you will need to trailer your vehicle to/from camp. Camp Hosts live on-site and strongly enforce this policy.

DAILY AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

DAY 1	DAY 2	DAY 3
GTD Set-Up Crew Early Check-In Set-Up Camp Retreat Officially Starts Dinner & Set-Up Tents Welcome & Intro's Praise & Worship Impact Point Campfire & Smores Lights Out	Rise & Shine Breakfast Morning Devos Morning Activity Time Lunch Afternoon Activity Time Dinner Praise & Worship Impact Point Campfire & Smores Outdoor Movie Lights Out	Rise & Shine Breakfast Morning Devos Morning Activity Time Lunch Break Camp Closing & Goodbyes Depart

MIN. PEOPLE:

MAX. PEOPLE:

AGE RANGE:

All ages

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

Full time guides, event planning, all "Included Activities" listed above, approximately 60 camp chairs, all equipment for each included activity, tent camping, tent camping gear, base camp equipment, up to 6 meals, devotions & spiritual emphasis, a God-awesome lifelong memory!

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

Transportation, optional D-I-Y activities (listed above), any additional or unanticipated fees (fines, parking fees off-site, etc), additional snacks, camp chairs beyond the first 60 that GTD is suppling, individual sleeping bags / blanket, water bottles, meals during drive to/from camp, items listed on checklist (see below).

MEALS:

GTD = Great Tasting Delicacies ;)

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 event:

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, Coffee, Hot Chocolate

We don't supply a lot of snacks so bring them if you need them.
Unfortunately the list is long of people with different food allergies along with a variety of severities (ranging from mild to life-threatening) to those allergies. There is also a long list of food needs such as gluten free, dairy free, vegetarians, etc. It isn't possible for us to accommodate all of the different needs and various severities. Therefore our food policy has changed. We are no longer able to accommodate any special dietary needs. If you have special dietary needs you will need to bring the appropriate types and quantities of meals for this event including coolers if needed. We usually have some extra space in our coolers that you can use (unless cross contamination is a concern) if still available when you arrive. In addition, you are welcome to use our gas griddle, gas stove, pots, pans, & cooking utensils when not in use to aid in your meal preparations. We just ask that you coordinate this with the camp cooks and help clean up anything you use afterwards.

If you ask for a "plain" pancake... this may be what you get LOL!

REQUIRED WAIVERS:

GTD Waiver [PRINT ONLY] (Any participant under 18 must also have parent/ guardian sign each waiver)

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:

GTD: 727-692-5296 (GTD cell phone - Doug Garner)

MAIN ACTIVITIES:

CAMPFIRES & S'MORES! One of the best parts about camping is the campfire! Every night we will gather around the campfire to fellowship, roast marshmallows, make smores, share "Highlights of the Day", tell funny stories, share about what God is teaching us, sing praise and worship songs, and to participate in our nightly Biblical spiritual challenge we call Impact Point. (*NOTE* PLEASE BRING FIREWOOD IF YOU HAVE SOME EXTRA AT HOME)

LAKE LIFE = PRIVATE BEACH! One of our main features of this wonderful campground is our own private beach along the shore of the beautiful 71 acre spring-fed Doe Lake!

LAKE LIFE = WATER ACTIVITIES! From squishy ball wars to king/queen of the platform to fishing... you have all kinds of water activity options!

LAKE LIFE = PADDLEBOARDING & KAYAKING! With 20+ Stand-Up Paddleboards & 15+ Kayaks GTD will set you and your crew up with plenty of paddling opportunities! Whether you use your SUP or YAK for exercise, recreation, yoga, fishing, spending time with God, or just relaxing on top of the water we've got you covered! This is a great opportunity to take your crew on a 71 acre paddling adventure tour of Doe Lake!

LAKE LIFE = A PERFECT ENDING SPOT TO GTD'S 100 FT SLIP'N SLIDE! You've got to come slide on GTD's 100' Giganti-Slide with the perfect ending as you slide into Doe Lake!

INFLATABLES FOR KIDS & TEAM SPORTS FOR EVERYONE! Team sports are always a good time, but they are especially fun at camp! There will be options for ultimate, volleyball, kickball, soccer, Blitzball, and more. And we haven't forgotten about the little ones... in fact, they get their own inflatable bounce house and inflatable slide! It's going to be so much fun for all ages!

GROUP GAMES & CAMP GAMES! GTD has all kinds of games to make your weekend full of fun! Games include Cornhole, Spikeball, Kan Jam, Ramp Shot, Giant Jenga, Bocce, Giant Beachball, Board Games, Cards, and all the ingredients to invent your own game!

HAMMOCK TIME! We think hammocks are one of the top 5 inventions of all time! There may be nothing more relaxing than laying in a hammock near a beautiful lake... it just seems to instantly relieve all the stresses of life. We put a huge emphasis on fun and activities, but we also believe rest is just as an important ingredient to a complete retreat - especially for parents!

OUTDOOR MOVIE NITE! We will top off Saturday night by sitting around the fire roasting marshmallows and making smores while watching an Outdoor Movie on "the big screen"! GTD owns over one hundred Hollywood blockbuster movies that have been professionally edited to make them family friendly

DAILY DEVOS! More than anything, God uses camp ministries to impact souls! Don't underestimate how much God can do in your life when you break away from daily distractions and the unrelenting pressures of life and take some time to immerse yourself in His creation while reading His Word. That's a recipe that will refresh your body, renew your mind, resuscitate your heart, and revive your soul! Each morning we will participate in doing daily devotions.

LARGE HISTORIC DINING HALL:

DINING HALL: Doe Lake is a hidden gem nestled in the southwest corner of the Ocala National Forest. The Doe Lake Group Campground is home to a historically restored 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps dining hall set atop a grassy hill overlooking the clear waters of the lake. Meals, hanging out, card games, and board games are just a few uses of this wonderful facility. (Overnight sleeping is prohibited in this building)

RESTROOMS & SHOWERS:

RESTROOMS & SHOWERS: Included with this campground are modern restroom facilities with flush toilets, running water, electricity, and warm showers. Just one more reason you will love Doe Lake Group Campground =)

- ABOUT OUR BASE CAMP -
More than just randomly placed tents!

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. At TEAM GTD, 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!

(some equipment pictured above may not apply to this event)

- TRIP SUMMARY -
Here's the gist!

GTD's FALL RETREAT is an exciting outdoor adventure located on a secluded group campsite in central Florida.

Every fire must first start with a spark and our hope is that GTD's FALL RETREAT will be that spark in your rekindled passion to follow Christ. Like a match being struck, this event has the potential to inflame your heart with a renewed passion in your walk with God and fire you up in your daily devotions!

Each day we will engage in a whole lot of fun & adventurous activities as we enjoy the majesty of God's amazing playground - His creation. And if that wasn't enough, we will also explore the consuming fire of God's presence through daily devotions, worship, and nightly Impact Points around the camp fire.

Our prayer is that in our time together you will grow closer to God, make new lifelong friends, and build new unforgettable memories!

- DISCOUNTS -
GTD gives you more for less!

FOR GTD MINISTRY PARTNERS, GTD MEANS "Get The Discount"

It's very simple, GTD Ministry Partners always receive the lowest price offered on our Pay-It-Now Discount regardless of the date or payment deadlines as well as other various discounts offered on different events! It's our small way of saying thank you for supporting the work of the ministry. Want to know more about becoming a Ministry Partner and all the other benefits that come with it? Click here for details.

- CHECKLIST -
What you should bring

FALL RETREAT CHECKLIST

MANDATORY GEAR:

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

[ ] Camp Chair (if you already own one and don’t mind bringing it... GTD provides ~60 chairs)

[ ] Sleeping Bag (and/or sheets, blanket, etc)
[ ] 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)

[ ] Any Maps, Address, & Directions referenced in the "LOCATION" section above

[ ] GTD WAIVER (PRINT ONLY VERSION)

OPTIONAL GEAR:

[ ] Camp Chair
[ ] 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
[ ] 1 or 2 Modest Swimsuit(s)... men please wear modest length swimsuits (such as board shorts; no Speedos) and women please wear a modest one-piece or a modest 2-piece swimsuit (no thongs or bikinis).
[ ] Towel(s)
[ ] Socks
[ ] Underwear

[ ] If forecasted for cold weather: Pack cold weather clothing (knit cap, gloves, thermals, thick socks, heavy jacket, hand warmers, etc)

TOILETRIES:

Toilets and showers will be available.

[ ] Wash Cloth
[ ] Towel
[ ] Soap
[ ] 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**

GTD'S FALL RETREAT...

GOAT TESTED & KID APPROVED!