Program

The format above is a typical daily schedule and is generally followed. This format is what Glenn Clark (the founder of CFO) envisioned and implemented to achieve that sought-for-balance: listening, participating, taking in, and giving out. Below is a brief explanation of the various parts of the daily program.

Meditation - The day begins with listening to God; a meditation period during which we quietly prepare ourselves for the day ahead with the Lord.

Singing - Music is an important part of the daily CFO program. A jubilant time of participating together in songs of praise and thanksgiving lifts our spirits, establishes a joyful tone of rejoicing, and leads us into meaningful worship in the Lord's presence.

Speaking - The speaking leaders provide us with the opportunity to take in the messages that God has prepared for us that day. These leaders do not preach to us, but rather, they share how the Lord is working in their lives. Their goal is to assist in blending the diverse body of believers into oneness in the basic teachings of Jesus.

Rhythms - This group activity combines dance, music, and exercise in an uninhibited, child-like giving of ourselves in praise. Also called "Devotion in Motion", Rhythms provide an opportunity to worship with body, mind and spirit.

Creatives - These are opportunities for release and self-discovery utilizing various techniques for expressing oneself in revealing what the Lord has given to each. These techniques include:

• Writing - After brief prayer or meditation, the messages that emerge as statements, essays, poems, or psalms reveal that the Lord works wonders, even - and often especially - in those unaware of a talent for writing.

• Art - Again using the power of the Lord from within,expressions that are meaningful and often beautiful emerge through various media such as oils, chalks, watercolors, and finger paints. One need not be an artist to participate.

• Others - Although writing and art were the only creatives in the early camps, others have emerged. In addition to writing and art, Florida Family CFO also offers Creative Dance, Creative Nature, Creative Listening to God and Creative Evangelism For Introverts. The primary objective of Creatives is to provide an opportunity for each and every individual to express the love of God.

Free Time - Not to be minimized in the daily camp program is the free time provided to withdraw, reflect, and renew. As joyful and invigorating as all of the planned elements are, they can be exhausting as well. Therefore, this time is provided first for rest and then for recreation of one's own choosing, be it in sports, reading, or just visiting with other campers.

Prayer Group - Prayer is the foundation of Camps Farthest Out. Prayer groups are the hub of the Camps, around which all other activities revolve, and are the most effective means of cultivating the spiritual life. Each group is small in number to encourage participation in a nonthreatening, trusting environment. The purpose of the prayer groups is to learn more about God and experience His loving presence. It is also a time to seek and expect the fruits of prayer - receiving, accepting, using, applying, living, and sharing the answers to prayer.

Fellowship - Enjoying Friendship and social exchange with fellow Christians is one of the great rewards of a CFO experience. The mutual acceptance and the non-judgemental relationships that are created in this warm atmosphere of Jesus' love are unequaled anywhere in today's world, and friendships formed are often for a lifetime.

All ages are welcome at Florida Family CFO. While the emphasis is the family, singles are welcome and encouraged to come. Our Camp offers every age group an opportunity to grow spiritually, mentally, and physically.

Younger Children - A nursery provides infants and toddlers with supervised, loving care while their parents enjoy the adult program.

Children's Program - Children 3 years old through sixth grade will have, at their level, many of the same unique features of the CFO program as the adults. The children's program includes Bible stories, music, crafts, prayer time, games and prizes. Children 1st through 6th grade join the adults for Rhythms and Creatives. The children will be led by dedicated leaders who love children and who love the Lord! This age group will be housed with their parents, and parents are responsible for children when the children are not in scheduled activities.

Youth Program - The youth program is for young people entering 7th through 12th grades and includes music, daily communion, peer prayer groups, speakers and nightly youth meetings. College-age campers may participate in either the youth program or adult program. Registration from youth will be accepted only when a parent, guardian or sponsor over the age of 25 is responsible for them and is also in attendance at the camp.