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Camp Kulaqua (FL) Project

Camp Kulaqua is in High Springs, Florida, and is one of our many efforts based in North America. Each year, Maranatha works with organizations in the United States and Canada to provide volunteer labor for various construction or renovation projects.

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Trip Information

Date January 3, 2027 – January 13, 2027
Location Florida, USA
Trip Cost No Fee See What’s Included

Overview

Leaders

Betty Beattie-Chrispell
Betty Beattie-Chrispell
Project Coordinator
Jim Mills
Jim Mills
Construction Superintendent

Itinerary

Arrival

Arrival date is January 3, 2027

Camp Kulaqua 23400 NW 121th Ave High Springs, FL 32643

Departure

Depart on  January 13, 2027

Flight Details

If you are planning on flying to the project, the closest airport is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV). This is approximately 25 miles from the camp.

Please book flights that come in before 6 pm on the arrival date. If you need to fly in later than 6 pm or outside of the arrival and departure dates, please check with the Maranatha office to confirm that your travel plans can be accommodated.

Please send your itinerary to volunteer@maranatha.org so pick up arrangements can be made.

Sunday January 3

Arrive at Camp

Monday January 4

First Work Day

Wednesday January 13

Depart from Camp

What's Included

Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses to and from the project. Three meals a day, accident insurance, and local housing are provided in exchange for your volunteer labor. If you have an RV there are a few spots with full hook-ups.

Country Info

United States

CAPITAL

Washington DC

POPULATION

342 million

LANGUAGE

78% English, 13% Spanish

CLIMATE

Mostly temperate, but tropical in Hawaii and Florida. Arid in the great plains and the southwest. Low winter temperatures in the northern states.

RELIGION

46% Protestant, 20% Catholic, Jewish 1.9%, 1.6% Mormon

CURRENCY

US Dollar

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Project Site Info

Accommodation Details

Volunteers requesting housing will stay in the lodge.

Packing List

Required gear and helpful tools to have:

Hard hat – Required

Close toed shoes – Required

Safety glasses – Required

Ear protection

Masks (for dusty work or paint)

Gloves – Required

Hammer

Tape measure

Utility knife

Nail apron

Knee pads

Small battery powered hand tools with bits, etc.carpenter tools

Refillable water bottles

(The hosting organization will also have tools and supplies for volunteers to use)