Online camp registration will open on April 22, 2024, at 3:00 pm for 100% NCATA chapters that have submitted and paid their FFA dues by March 1, 2024. FFA Camp registration will close at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, April 24 and all entries will be randomly assigned a number. Starting with number 1, chapter requests will be placed in their preferred FFA Camp week until all chapters have been placed and/or the remaining camping weeks are full. Chapters will be notified of their placement and must submit their student deposits within 5 business days to confirm their reservations. Chapters will have 5 business days to turn in their deposit ($100/student) to confirm their spots. After this 5-day period, the remaining spots will be available for non-100% NCATA chapters and all remaining FFA chapters on May 1, 2024. These chapters will have 5 business days to turn in their deposits, or they will go to the waitlisted chapters.
Week 1: June 3-7
Week 2: June 10-14
Week 3: June 17-21
Week 4: July 8-12
Week 5: July 15-19
Week 6: July 22- 26
SLC: July 29-August 2
Week 7: August 5-9
Middle Grades Leadership: August 13-15
Click here to register for rec camp! {opens April 22, 2024, at 3:00 pm for 100% NCATA Chapters}
Click here for a sample Google form to see the items required for registration.
State Leadership Conference (SLC) registration will open for all chapters on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 3:00 pm.
This paid summer position is great for college students with a love for the outdoors, fellowship, and the FFA.
Camp program staff members will:
Benefits: Weekly pay of $600, air-conditioned lodging, three meals per day, opportunity for additional pay for weekend duty
Duration: The NC FFA Center is in operation from May to October. In that time, we host 7-8 weeks of our traditional camping program (June 3 - August 9, 2024). There is a required camp staff training May 17-19, 2024, at the NC FFA Center. Camp staff will also be required to work May 27 - 31, 2024 in order to clean the camp and prepare it for the camping season. Camp staff will be paid to attend both the training weekend and the camp cleanup week.
Additionally, staff members are needed to work with weekend rental groups during these months. Please note that you will be expected to work some weekends during these months. Separate compensation will be provided for weekend rental groups. Lodging is provided, however, meals are not.
Criteria: Camp staff members should be:
Up to date certifications are needed by the time of employment in May 17, 2024.
Ideal candidates will be able to work efficiently on a team, adhere to a tight schedule while also being adaptable for changes due to inclement weather, and interact positively with high school aged FFA members/campers, teachers/advisors, and guests. Public speaking skills will benefit camp staff members when leading reflections and facilitating activities, sporting events, talent shows, and dances. Ideal candidates must be able to uphold the values of North Carolina FFA Association. Alcohol, drugs, or weapons are not permitted at the NC FFA Center. Previous FFA experience is preferred but not required.
How to Apply: All interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application by 5:00 PM on February 19, 2024. Please return your application by email to bmfranch@ncsu.edu in a single PDF document. Upon reviewing applications, select applicants will be invited for an interview in Raleigh on Friday, February 23, 2024. Any questions can be directed to Brooke Francher at (919) 515-4206.
The application can be found here.
