- Nonprofit, volunteer run.
- 100’s of organized campouts held yearly.
- Chapters spanning across the Continental USA and Canada.
- Membership discounts for campgrounds, RV insurance, & camping/RV products.
- Youth, teen, adult and retiree programs.
- Wildlife and conservation programs.
- Scholarship opportunities.
- New members receive SIX MONTHS FREE when buying any tier membership.
Upcoming National Events 2024-2025
53rd FCRV International Retiree Rally 2025
FCRV Event Calendar 2023-2024
FCRV holds 100’s of inclusive events per year in the form of chapter, state/provincial, regional and national events. From summer to winter we are out there doing what we love most, CAMPING! Our camping events range in size from just a few families to hundreds of like minded campers getting together.
[Info on local chapter events can be found by contacting your state/regional directors or the National Office.]
Winter
December 2023 – February 2024
National Events
Regional Events
State/Prov Campouts
- [CO] Jan 12th. Retiree Luncheon. Masters Restaurant. Erie, CO
- [CO] Feb 10th. General Membership & Planning Meeting. Christ Episcopal Church. Denver, CO
Spring
March 2024 – May 2024
National Events
Regional Events
State/Prov Campouts
- [NC] Apr 12-14. Spring Statewide Event. Mayberry Campground. Mount Airy, NC.
- [IN] Apr 26-28. Indiana State Spring Campout. Johnson County Fairgrounds. Franklin, IN.
- [UT] Apr 26-28. Spring Fun Rally. Utah Lake State Park. Provo, Utah
- [MI] Apr 26-28. Southeast Michigan District Campout. Springfield Oaks Oakland County 4H Fairgrounds. Davisburg, Michigan.
- [CT] Apr 26-28. CT Conservation Campout. Point Folly Campground. Bantam, CT
- [MO] May 3-5. Spring State Campout. Coachlight RV Park. Carthage, Missouri
- [IN] May 3-5. Indiana Conservation Campout. Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground. Morgantown, IN.
- [MI] May 3-5. Blue Water Mini Mixer. Dancing Fire Glamping & RV Resort. Port Huron, Michigan.
- [KS] May 3-5. Spring Kansas Campers Association Campout. Kelly Park. Burlington, Kansas
- [CT] May 6-12. CT Conservation Campout. West Thompson Lake Campground. North Grosvernordale, CT
- [KS] May 7-11. Kansas Sunchaser’s Retirees. Kelley Park. Burlington, Kansas
- [CO] May 16-19. Spring Fling. Morgan County Fairgrounds. Brush, CO
- [ON] May 16-20. Spring OPA Campout. Harriston Arena & Community Centre. Harriston, Ontario.
- [IL] May 17-19. State Campout. Springfield Fairgrounds. Springfield, IL
- [MI] May 17-19. Michigan State Spring Campout. Gladwin County Fairgrounds. Gladwin, Michigan
- [SC] May 17-19. SC Spring State Campout. Barnyard Campground. Lexington, SC.
- [FL] May 17-19. Florida State Rally. Little Charlie Creek Park. Wauchula, FL.
- [NY] May 24-27. Statewide Rally. Herkimer County Fairgrounds. Frankfort, New York
- [CT] May 24-27. CT Spring Rally. Goshen Fairgrounds. Goshen, CT.
- [MI] May 31-June 2. Northern Michigan District Campout. Gladwin County Fairgrounds. Gladwin, Michigan.
Summer
June 2024 – August 2024
National Events
Regional Events
- [ON] Jun 10-14. Ontario Retiree Rally. Norwich Community Centre & Arena. Norwich, Ontario.
- [NC/SC] Jun 12-16. Southeast Regional Campout. Mayberry Campground. Mount Airy, NC.
- [OH] Jul 24-28. Regional Campout. Mercer County Fairgrounds. Celina, Ohio
- [IA] Jul 25-28. Region 3 Regional. Dallas County Fairgrounds. Adel, Iowa
State/Prov Campouts
- [CO] Jun 4-7. State Retiree Campout
- [ND/SD] Jun 6-9. 2024 State Campvention. LaMoure County Memorial Park. LaMoure, ND.
- [IN] Aug 9-11. Indiana Summer Campout. Jasper County Fairgrounds. Rensselaer, IN.
- [ON] Aug 29 – Sep 2. Fall OPA Campout. Brigden Fairgrounds. Brigden, Ontario
Fall
September 2024- November 2024
National Events
Regional Events
State/Prov Campouts
- [MI] Sep 3-6. Michigan State Association Retiree Rally. St. Louis Campground. St. Louis, MI.
- [MI] Sep 6-8. Michigan State Fall Campout. St. Louis Campground. St. Louis, MI.
- [NC] Sep 13-15. Fall Statewide Event. Mayberry Campground. Mount Airy, NC
- [MO] Sep 20-22. State Fall Campout. Lazy Day Campground. Danville, Missouri
- [CO] Sep 22-25. Southern Colorado Retiree Campout. Pueblo South KOA. Colorado City, CO
- [IN] Sep 25-27. Indiana Retirees Campout. Amishville USA. Geneve, IN.
[IN] Sep 27-29. Indiana Fall Campout. Amishville USA. Geneva, IN. - [CO] Sep 26-29. Fall State Campout. Colorado City/Pueblo South KOA. Colorado City, CO
- [MI] Sep 27-29. Blue Water District International Mixer. Eastern Michigan Fairgrounds. Imlay City, Michigan
- [KS] Sep 28-29. Fall State of Kansas Campers Association. Battlehill RV Park. Galva, Kansas.
- [SC] Oct-17-20. SC State Fall Rally. Barnyard RV Park. Lexington, SC.
- [FL] NOV-TBA. Florida State Rally
News
Camping Today [July]
Family Campers
Your July online ‘Camping Today ‘can be found here: https://fcrv.org/camping-today-july-2024/
This is the month your ‘Camping Today’ Staff takes time off to travel to and from Campvention. So this month’s issue will be short. We will have a pack-filled issue recapping the event in the following months.
Wildlife Refuge Inc. Annual Report 2023
By Deb Swanson, Past Comptroller
Beginning balance 7/1/22 – $78,146
End balance – $80,148
The 2023 Wildlife Grants are awarded to:
Sempervirens – https://sempervirens.org/
Sempervirens protects 56 square miles of Redwood Forest and created the first California State Park: Big Basin Redwoods. Their work affects wildlife from large mammals to endangered species such as red-legged frogs, coho salmon, and marbled murrelet. They received $1,000.00
Hobbitsee Wildlife Refuge – http://www.hobbitstee.com/
Is a repeat recipient. They will use the funds to complete their new wildlife hospital. They will receive $500
Dakota Zoo – https://www.dakotazoo.org/
Is a repeat recipient. Their funds will be used to purchase meds for the rare species of Penguins that are in their care. They will receive $500.
We did a Wildlife Photo Contest this year:
- The 1st place winner was Bob Kalberer
- 2nd place Pat Cohee
- 3rd place Ron Cohee.
NCHA (FCRV) National Hank Nathan Scholarship Report 2023
Beginning balance 7/1/22 – $284,493
End Balance – 6/30/23 $245,687
The scholarship committee is proud to announce the 2023 scholarship winners as follows:
- Susie Valderrabano $1,500
- Cassandra Coniglio. $1,500
- Grace Carey. $2,500
Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients.