- 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 2024-2025
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 2024 – February 2025
National Events
Regional Events
State/Prov Campouts
[CO] Jan 10th. Colorado Retiree Luncheon. Masters Restaurant. Erie Co.
[CO] Feb 8th. Colorado General Membership & Planning Meeting. Christ Episcopal Church. Denver, CO
[CO] Jan 30th. Colorado Retiree Luncheon – Colorado Springs. Airplane Restaurant. Colorado Springs, CO
Spring
March 2025 – May 2025
National Events
[AL] March 24-30. National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds. Dothan, AL.
Regional Events
State/Prov Campouts
[NC] Apr 11-13.North Carolina Spring Statewide. Mayberry Campground. Mount Airy, NC.
[CT] Apr 24-27. CT Conservation Campout. Point Folly Campground. Bantam, CT.
[VA] Apr 24-27. VA Spring State Invitational Campout. Colonial Pines Campground @ Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center. Toano, VA.
[IN] Apr 25-27. Indiana State Spring Campout. Cornerstone Campground. New Castle, IN.
[KS] May 2-4. Kansas Campers State Spring Campout. Kelly Park. Burlington, KS.
[MO] May 2-4. Missouri State Spring Campout. Coachlight Campground. Carthage, MO.
[MI] May 2-4. Michigan State Spring Campout. St. Louis Church of God Campground. St. Louis, MI.
[KS] May 4-8. Kansas Sunchaser’s State Spring Campout. Kelly Park. Burlington, KS.
[UT] May 3-5. Utah State Spring Fun Rally. Echo Reservoir State Park. Coalville, UT.
[CT] May 5-8. Connecticut Conservation Campout. West Thompson Lake. North Grosvenordale, CT.
[IL] May 9-11. Illinois State Spring Campout. Perry County Fairgrounds. Pickneyville, IL
[KS] May 13-15. Kansas District Campout. Wolf Creek Group Pomona Lake. Quenemo, KS.
[CO] May 15-19. Colorado Spring Fling. Boyd Lake State Park. Loveland, CO.
[SC] May 15-19. South Carolina State Spring Campout. Barnyard RV Park. Lexington, SC
[CT] May 23-26. Connecticut Spring Rally. Goshen Fairgrounds. Goshen, CT.
[NY] May 23-26. New York State Campout. Herkimer County Fairgrounds. Frankfort, NY.
[ON] May 26-30. OPA Spring Campout. Cedar Rail Campground. Chesley, ON.
Summer
June 2025 – August 2025
National Events
[TN] July 20-26. Campvention 2025. Lebanon, TN
Regional Events
[VA] July 14-18. Southeast Regional. Fort Chiswell RV Park. Max Meadows, VA
State/Prov Campouts
[ON] June 9-13. Ontario Retiree Rally. Norwich Community Centre & Arena. Norwich, Ontario
[UT] June 19-22. Utah Statewide Campout. Rollin’ Home RV Park. Nephi, UT
[IN] Aug 22-24. Indiana State Summer Campout. Friends O’ Mine Campground. Nashville, IN
Fall
September 2025- November 2025
National Events
Regional Events
State/Prov Campouts
[MI] Sep 5-7. Michigan State Fall Campout. St. Louis Campground. St. Louis, MI.
[CT] Sep 12-14. Connecticut Fall Rally. Charlie Brown Campground. Eastford, CT
[NY] Sept 12-14. NY Western District Campout. Woodstream Campsite. Gainesville, NY.
[NC] Sept 12-14. North Carolina Fall Statewide. Cool Breeze Campground. Galax, VA.
[MO] Sept 19-21. Missouri State Fall Campout. Lazy Day Campground. Montgomery City, MO
[CO] Sep 20-24. Retiree Rally Campout. Pueblo South/Colorado City KOA. Pueblo, CO
[CO] Sep 25-28. Fall State Campout. Pueblo South/Colorado City KOA. Pueblo, CO
[IN] Oct 1-3. Indiana State Retiree Rally. Shipshewana North Campground. Shipshewana, IN
[IN] Oct 3-5. Indiana State Fall Invitational. Shipshewana North Campground. Shipshewana, IN
[VA] Oct 9-13. Virginia State Fall Campout. LOCACTION TBD.
[SC] Oct 16-20. South Carolina State Fall Campout. Barnyard RV Park. Lexington, SC
News
Camping Today [May]
Family Campers
Your May Online and PDF versions of ‘Camping Today ‘can be found here: https://fcrv.org/camping-today-may-2025/
‘Camping Today’ Team
Wildlife Refuge Inc. Annual Report 2024
Beginning Balance 7/1/2023: $79,577.16
Ending Balance 6/30/2024: $87,217.33
The 2024 Wildlife Grants are awarded to:
- Black Pines Animal Sanctuary – www.bpsanctuary.org – $1000.00
- Dakota Zoo – www.dakotazoo.org – $500.00
- Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge – www.hobbitstee.com – $1000.00
- Limberlost Bird Sanctuary – www.limberlost.weebly.com – $1000.00
- Peace River Wildlife Center – www.prwildlife.org – $1000.00
- Sempervirens Fund – www.sempervirens.org – $500.00
- Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators – www.utopiawildlife.org – $500.00
- White Violet Center for EcoJustice – www.spsmw.org – $500.00
Photo judging was done by Crazy Acres Campground who also judged the site decorating contest.
- 1st Tom Martinez, Colorado
- 2nd Bob Kalberer, Connecticut
- 3rd Michael O’Neal, Illinois
- HM Beth Sulek-La Housse
NCHA (FCRV) National Hank Nathan Scholarship Report 2024
Beginning balance 7/1/2023 $284,493.41
Ending Balance 6/30/2024 $262.906.72
The scholarship committee is proud to announce the 2024 scholarship winners:
- Grace Carey Awarded $2500.00
- Brianna Coniglio Awarded $2500.00
- Lindsey Vozar Awarded $1500.00
Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients