Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center?

The Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center is a non-profit educational facility designed with the purpose of providing the youth of Georgia with a site for leadership and career development. Started in 1937 as a camp for rural youth, it has evolved into a premier camp facility and conference center for the FFA and FCCLA Organizations, as well as many other youth and adult organizations.

The Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center is one of two FFA-FCCLA Centers in Georgia, and one of many FFA Centers throughout the nation.

2. What services are available at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center?

Our basic services for rental groups:
 
Whether you are interested in a
 
  • Weekend Conference
  • Week Conference
  • Day Meeting
  • Banquet

We can meet your needs!

Sorry, we do not have primitive camping or RV sites!!!

We also have several programs, including

  • Ropes Course / Teambuilding Programs
  • Wildlife Camps
  • Horse Camps
  • For more information, click on Programs.

3. Who can use the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center?

Any organization with an educational purpose is welcome to use our facility! Our priority groups are the FFA and FCCLA organizations and the Georgia Department of Education. All types of groups have utilized our facilities.

Examples:

  • School Organizations
  • Youth Retreats
  • Children's Retreats
  • Corporations (Planning Meetings, etc.)
  • Leadership / Civic Organizations
  • Men's Retreats
  • Women's Retreats

4. Where is the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center?

The Center is located on Lake Jackson just south of Covington, off Hwy 36; only an hour from Atlanta, Macon, and Athens. We are convenient to access from both I-75 or I-20. DIRECTIONS

5. How can I make a reservation at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center?

We suggest you take some time and explore our Web site. After you get to know more about the facility, simply go to RESERVATIONS for instructions.

6. What does FFA and FCCLA stand for?

FFA was formerly known as Future Farmers of America. In 1988, delegates to the national FFA convention changed “Future Farmers of America” to the “National FFA Organization” to recognize the growth of agriculture and agricultural education to encompass the more than 300 careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.

FCCLA was formerly known as FHA, Future Homemakers of America. In 1999, Future Homemakers of America was changed to Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America at the National Convention in Boston, MA.

To learn more, visit our LINKS page.