What is Nature's Call?
Nature's Call is a unique Catholic camping
experience. It's a chance for many young adult Christians
to be in one place at one time to meet each other and start
or renew friendships. There are so many incredible,
positive people out there...some living very close to each
other. Yet, rarely is there a chance for them to meet and
spend time with each other. Nature's Call is basically a
faith-based community builder.
How Long Has It Been Going On?
Nature's Call began in the summer of 1994
with just 8 of us going down to Pomme De Terre for a
memorable weekend. We had a blast and word got around that
it was a great time. As each year went by, it became more
and more of a production. We now average around 60 campers
per year and approached 100 campers at Nature's Call 6.
What to Bring/Not to Bring...
BRING:
Bring all camping equipment you own.
Bring lawn chairs (there are only so many logs to sit on).
Bring a tent if you haven't made arrangements to be with
anyone else.
Bring sleeping bags....blankets... pillow...
Bring a swimsuit.
Bring water toys!
Heck - Bring WATER CRAFT!! We're not kidding... have access
to a speedboat or WaveRunner?? Bring it!!!
Bring golf clubs for the NC Open.
Bring fishing equipment.
Bring sports equipment.
Bring bug spray.
Bring sunscreen.
Bring all food and drink you plan to consume or share.
****NOTE: Food is not provided -- bring your own (and share
with others!!!!!)****
Bring MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. There will be Jam sessions at
night!!!
Use your imagination... Bring anything that will add to the
weekend and make it more fun/memorable/enjoyable.
Bring long pants and boots if you wish to hike. there are
several hiking trails in the area.
Bring some bottled water or a water bottle to fill up.
Bring any utensils you need to cook with (i.e., spatula,
sharp knife, fork).
Bring good cigars!
DO NOT BRING:
Fireworks
Large guns
Illegal Narcotics
Bad attitudes
Hitchhikers
Small children you don't know.
How Much Do I Pay?
The cost of the weekend is $5.00 in US Currency for the
camping fees.
What is the NC Open?
The Nature's Call Open is not your father's
golf tournament. It features fantastically bad golf. It's
wild, uncouth and unpredictable. It's the most fun you can
have while playing competitive golf. It's the tourney for
the everyman (or woman)! It's played on Sunday morning of
the campout. The format is a two-man scramble. Players have
the choice to either add or subtract a stroke from their
team's score if BOTH players are wearing something
outrageous (use your imagination) for the duration of their
round.
I say "add or subtract" because a trophy is passed on to
both the lowest AND highest scores. If you are terrible and
you know it...and you are intimidated by the thought of
playing in a tourney...don't be. While there are some very
good golfers playing...most of the players are just lousy
like you! Women are encouraged to play!!
Note: Players MUST have played at least 18 holes on a real
course prior to playing in the NC Open. Players must supply
their own set of clubs. Players must pay the 18 hole green
fee and for a golf cart.