- 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 2023-2024
52nd FCRV International Retiree Rally 2024
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. Big Red Barn 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
- [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.
News
Camping Today [April]
Family Campers
Your April online and PDF versions of ‘Camping Today ‘can be found here: https://fcrv.org/camping-today-april-2024/
We are very excited to debut in this April publication the DeWayne Johnston ‘Camping Today’ Historical Archives! You can now view in PDF form an archive of ‘Camping Today’ issues from decades past, spanning back to 1989. This Archive can be found at the bottom of any online issue going forward.
The “Camping Today” team recently received Paul Standiford’s resignation from the team. We appreciate his work and assistance in publishing “Camping Today”. He was instrumental in providing the pdf version and in providing fillable forms. The PDF version over the next few issues will be more rudimentary while the current staff adapts to taking over the responsibilities Paul was overseeing.
‘Camping Today Staff’
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.