OnSite Facilities (Rock Eagle 4-H Center)
Conference Activities
Other Things Inquiring Minds Want to Know
- 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. If your directions send you to Union Chapel Rd (turn right), we recommend you drive past the turn and continue approximately 2 miles to the main gate entrance. There is a large granite sign, and you will come through the Center from the public lakeside and enjoy a pleasant view. This will add 5-10 minutes to your trip, but it can be worth it for first-time attendees. If you do turn on Union Chapel, be sure to notice the small white schoolhouse and chapel just before you turn on Rock Eagle Road. The Union Chapel community was home to the early 4-H leaders who built the 4-H camping program.
- 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 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 cabin and the renovated cabin. We will be housed in renovated cabins. Built in the last 20 years, renovated 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 linens are included with the registration fee. 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. Participants may register for single or double occupancy. Double occupancy requests must request a roommate, and the roommates must match (request each other).
- 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 that many participants, we will be utilizing a large area of the camp. Educational buildings, the dining hall, and the auditorium are easily accessible with nearby sidewalks and parking. We will make every effort to house our participants in the area of our educational buildings to reduce walking.
- Do I have to choose a workshop track? Tracks are designed for participants to 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. Certificates will be sent electronically to those who request them, confirming completion of a track or focus area. The conference program provides space for participants to record their sessions for any documentation needed for their volunteer or educational service.
- 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, our virtual sessions will be recorded and included in the conference portal. The portal recordings will be available for on-demand viewing for all registered participants (onsite and virtual) 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 that will help you mix and talk. There is a little something for everyone at the conference.
- 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, there are a few times during the conference when viewing parties will be available to join other activities. Refer to the virtual option for more details.
- 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, names are drawn, and winners select from a collection of prizes. 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 are a winner but are not present, a gift will be sent to you.
- What's this auction on Saturday night? Participants gather for an evening of fun on Saturday. In addition to awarding Golden Ticket prizes, there is a teacup auction and a heads-or-tails contest. For the teacup auction, tickets are purchased and placed in boxes as entries 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-and-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. There is a camp store with souvenirs, and, of course, the fundraiser auctions and contents, 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. If family members are traveling with participants, please select the part-time registration option and stay off-site. 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. When you have reserved your flight and your Groome shuttle, complete our conference reservation to secure transportation from Greensboro to the 4-H Center. 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.