Conference Registration

• Why does the registration portal show a higher registration cost? The portal shows the cost with the additional credit card fee. When you complete your registration and begin filling out your billing information, if you pay by check, your cost will change to the advertised cost when you select check.
• What if my plans change? Can I get a refund?  Because of the upfront costs incurred by the conference, we cannot issue registration refunds after September 10th. If you added purchase protection at registration, you will work through the company that manages the registration system.

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OnSite Facilities (Rock Eagle 4-H Center)

• I'm driving. Where am I headed? Rock Eagle 4-H Center is located north of Eatonton, Georgia, on Ga Hwy 441. The physical address is 350 Rock Eagle Road, Eatonton, Georgia. Currently, the main entrance to Rock Eagle 4-H Center is closed, and you are unable to reach the Center from the large granite sign on Hwy 441. Instead, you will use the entrance off Union Chapel Road. Look for the small white schoolhouse and chapel just before you turn onto Rock Eagle Road. The Union Chapel community was home to the early 4-H leaders who built the 4-H camping program.  You may learn more about the detour here.
• How can I find out more about Rock Eagle? Rock Eagle 4-H Center is over 60 years old and is a proud component of the Georgia 4-H Program. In addition to a large summer camping program, Rock Eagle hosts residential environmental education during the school year. In fact, EE students may even be on the Center with us. To learn more about the Center, visit the website. There are also videos online that may share more about the facility.
• If this is a camp, what do we expect from the cabins? Rock Eagle offers two cabin styles: the traditional and the renovated. We will be housed in renovated cabins. Built in the last 20 years, the cabins include six rooms, with two guests per room. Guest rooms feature two bunk beds, cubbies with mirrors and drawers, hanging space, and private baths. Each room has in-room temperature control, and the registration fee includes linens. In addition to the guest rooms, each cabin has a central living area with a sitting area, tables, chairs, and televisions. Most cabins also include wifi. While the rooms may give a hint of hotel or resort living, you will not have your room cleaned or your linens refreshed during your stay.
• I hear this is a big place. Will there be a lot of walking? Rock Eagle 4-H Center has a capacity of nearly 1,000 campers. While we won't have many participants, we will use a large area of the camp. The educational buildings, dining hall, and auditorium are easily accessible, with nearby sidewalks and parking. We will make every effort to house our participants near our educational buildings to reduce walking, but you will still need to walk to various locations. 

Workshops

• Do I have to choose a workshop track? Tracks are designed to help participants delve into an area in depth. You may complete a track or a focus area if you like, but it is not required. 
• Why pick a track? Tracks provide focus on a specific area of interest. Participants can attend five workshops to receive a track certificate or 3 to receive a focus certificate. We will send certificates electronically to those who request them, confirming completion of a track or focus area. 
• What are these pre-recorded sessions? We are offering recorded sessions for all our participants, virtual and onsite, that will open on Thursday of the conference. Additionally, we will record our virtual sessions and make them available on the conference portal. All registered participants (onsite and virtual) can access the portal recordings for on-demand viewing through the following year.

 
Conference Activities

• What else is happening besides the workshops? Participants rave about the chance to network with other volunteers as the best part of a volunteer conference. In addition to seminars and meals, each evening features an activity to help you mingle and talk. The conference has something for everyone.
• I'm a virtual attendee. What will I be participating in? The virtual schedule reflects the offerings available in the conference portal for a 100% virtual group. Additionally, a few times during the conference, viewing parties will be available to join other activities. For more details, refer to the virtual conference page. This year, we are also excited to offer a virtual gardening program with a certificate of completion.
• What's a Golden ticket & why do I want one? Participants earn golden tickets before and during the conference. Participants add their names to the tickets and drop them in the prize box. On Saturday evening, we draw names, and winners select prizes from a collection. It's great fun to earn tickets and get engaged with the conference and participants before you arrive at Rock Eagle. We offer Golden Ticket prizes to participants in our virtual conference, as well as to those who may not be present on Saturday evening. If you win but aren't present, we'll send you a gift.
• What's this auction on Saturday night? Participants gather for an evening of fun on Saturday. In addition to awarding Golden Ticket prizes, the evening includes a teacup auction and a heads-or-tails contest. For the teacup auction, participants purchase tickets and place them in boxes for a chance to win baskets and prizes. Last year's auction included 4-H memorabilia, curriculum resources, state baskets, and other items. Participants may purchase as many tickets as they like and place as many in each item's box as they wish to bid on that prize. In addition to the auction, participants may buy into the heads-or-tails game, with winners receiving additional prizes of their choice. At this time, the auction and heads-or-tails activities require your presence on Saturday evening.

Other Things Inquiring Minds Want to Know

• What do I need to bring? Packing for Rock Eagle is simple enough. Be sure to pack enthusiasm and good ideas! Don't forget to pack comfortable casual clothes, walking shoes, and a light jacket. A camp store has souvenirs and, of course, fundraiser auctions and contests, so bring some cash as well. While linens are provided, don't forget to bring toiletries and an extra towel.
• Can my family join me for the conference? While Rock Eagle 4-H Center is designed for kids, our conference targets adult volunteers and youth development professionals. We do not have accommodations or activities for children, youth, or non-conference attendees. For specific concerns, please email us at [email protected]​​
• I am flying to Georgia. Is there a shuttle to the 4-H Center? Rock Eagle 4-H Center is approximately  1 1/2 hours from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Shuttle Service is available through Groome Transportation to Greensboro, Georgia, on the Augusta route. Shuttle service from the airport to Greensboro is less than $70 each way. We will pick up on Thursday afternoon and drop off on Sunday morning. Groome recommends arriving in Atlanta 2 hours before your flight. After you reserve your flight and Groome shuttle, complete our conference shuttle reservation to secure transportation from Greensboro to the 4-H Center.  Our pick-up schedule at the CFA in Greensboro is 1:30, 3:30, and 5:30  p.m. (The shuttle will pick up at the airport at 12 noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m) We will drop off on Sunday at 7:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. for airport arrivals at 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. If you are planning to use Groome, please schedule your flight accordingly. NOTE: Groome Transportation is not affiliated with the conference. You must book directly with them first before requesting conference pickup. If you would like to be picked up at a time that differs from our schedule, please email us to see if we can accommodate your request.