We are serious about our mission of promoting the outdoors as an inclusive place and in the three years since inception we have hosted over 850 campers.
Camp. party. relax.
melanated
campout
Aug 19 - 21, 2022
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OUr Mission
Outdoors are for everyone
We believe the outdoors are for everyone and our mission is to encourage more people of color to fall in love with camping. To help with that mission, we offer a weekend filled with both fun and relaxing activities that allow people to enjoy the outdoors, grow via empowerment sessions and connect with one another. We have a very positive community feeling environment and we welcome everyone who supports our mission to attend.
We are serious about our mission of promoting the outdoors as an inclusive place and in the three years since inception we have hosted over 850 campers.
We are serious about our mission of promoting the outdoors as an inclusive place and in the three years since inception we have hosted over 850 campers.
About
Connect with nature and each other
Melanated Campout was created by 3 friends who wanted to challenge their friends to do something different, relaxing, and exciting.
Are you living your best life filled with relaxation and adventure? Do you like the idea of an adult camping weekend campout but cannot see yourself “roughing it”? Are you open to having a weekend where you can connect with nature, camp in style, partake in adventuresome games and activities, as well as party under the stars? Our campers enjoy tent and RV camping, fishing, yoga, empowerment classes, line dancing, field day activities, themed parties, and much more!
Are you living your best life filled with relaxation and adventure? Do you like the idea of an adult camping weekend campout but cannot see yourself “roughing it”? Are you open to having a weekend where you can connect with nature, camp in style, partake in adventuresome games and activities, as well as party under the stars? Our campers enjoy tent and RV camping, fishing, yoga, empowerment classes, line dancing, field day activities, themed parties, and much more!
We have the perfect solution: Melanated Campout!
schedule
Fri
Sat
Sun
9A- 4P
Registration
Check In. Let us know you are here. Be sure to get there early so you can grab your spot. Please note, there will be no saving tent spaces. First come, first serve. If you plan to arrive after 4, it's ok, just let us know.
10A- till
Vendor Row
Come support small businessess. Lots of good treasures to be found.
9A- 1P
Free Time: ATV, fish, hike, relax, etc...
Bring your fishing reels, bicycles, ATV's, and hiking shoes for some relaxing Camp Activities: Fishing, hiking, etc...
11A-
12P
12P
Survival 101
Asia from Black Outdoors will teach us the basics of how to be prepared for any environment.
12P-
2P
2P
Lunch for Meal Plan
Yummy. See Meal Plan Page for details.
1P- 2:30 P
Meet & Greet Mixer
Come meet other campers at the meet and greet.
3P- 4:30P
Kickball Game
Join in on the fun as we put a Melanated spin on some of your favorite games. Let's break the ice!
4:30P- 6P
Line Dance Workshop
It ain't a party without some crazy soulful line dances! Come learn some of the new hot line dances.
6P- 7p
Sponsor Reception
Our sponsors help to make Melanated Campout great and we want to say thank you and toast to a great event.
*** Must be a sponsor to attend.
*** Must be a sponsor to attend.
6P- 8P
Dinner for Meal Plans
Yummy!
6P- 9P
Live Music
Listen to the sounds of Allan on Sax. Bring your dinner and enjoy.
9P- 10P
Comedy Show
"Laughter is the shortest distance between two people." Let's get close through gut busting comedy.
10P- 2A
Rep Your Fav HBCU
Rep your favorite HBCU, Greek, or anything you like. The important thing is to come and have a great time.
** OPEN BAR
** OPEN BAR
1:30A- 2:30A
Campfire Conversations
Well, this isn't your kids campfire conversation and ghosts stories! Come prepared to discuss topics that have been on your mind. No topic is too Taboo!
8A- 12A
Registration
Check In. Let us know you are here. Be sure to get there early so you can grab your spot. Please note, there will be no saving tent spaces. First come, first serve. If you plan to arrive after 12, it's ok, just let us know.
8:30A- 10:30A
Breakfast for Meal Plan
Yummy.
9A- 9:45A
Yoga
Come Relate. Relax. Release. Namaste.
9A- 10:30A
Guided Shoreline Fishing
Guided Fishing. Let our guides show you how to fish.
10A- till
Vendor Row
Come support small businessess. Lots of good treasures to be found.
10A- 10:45A
Cardio Dance /Twerk Class
Get your exercise on and have fun!
10A-
10:45A
10:45A
Wander with @theunpopular
black
black
Wander and be free. Go hike with Courtney and see where your curiosity leads you.
11A-
11:45A
11:45A
Empowerment Session- Dr. Lowe
We leave better then we came. Oral Health is Whole body Health
11:45A-
12:30P
12:30P
Empowerment Session- Jerome Edmondson
We leave better then we came. Economic Development and Small business.
11:30A- 1P
Free Time: ATV, fish, hike, relax, etc...
Bring your fishing reels, bicycles, ATV's, and hiking shoes for some relaxing Camp Activities: Fishing, hiking, etc...
12P- 2P
Lunch for Meal Plan
Yummy!
1:30- 2:30P
Line Dance Workshop
It ain't a party without some crazy soulful line dances! Come learn some of the new hot line dances.
2:45P- 3:15P
Group Picture
Snap! Please wear your Melanated Campout Shirt. We will show everyone that black people do camp too!
4P- 6P
Ultimate Water Gun Battle
Bring Your favorite gun and let's battle! Did we mention it will be a full out water fight?! And a true water Battle isn't complete without a good water slide relay! (PPE- Bring your goggles to protect your eyes)
6P- 8P
Dinner for Meal Plans
Yummy!
6:30P- 7:30P
ATV / Four Wheeler Trail Ride
Bring your ATV or Golf Cart and let's roll.
8P- 9:30P
LIP Sync Battles- Hip Hop Edition
What's your go to hip-hop song? Let's battle.
9:30P- 10:30P
Couples Game Show Battle
Which couple knows each other best?
10:30P- 2A
Taking Over for the '99 & 2000' Party- Glow Party
Let's dance!
** OPEN BAR
** OPEN BAR
10:30P- 12:30A
Movie
What's playing on the Melanated Big Screen? Grab your popcorn and join in the movie fun.
1A- till
Movie
What's playing on the Melanated Big Screen? Grab your popcorn and join in the movie fun.
8A- 10A
Breakfast for Meal Plan
Yummy!
8A- 11A
Free Time: ATV, fish, hike, relax, etc...
Bring your fishing reels, bicycles, ATV's, and hiking shoes for some relaxing Camp Activities: Fishing, hiking, etc...
8A- 12P
Campsite cleanup & departure
Thank you for coming. Don't forget to tag us in your pics, please.
FAQ
As luck would have it, in addition to being amazing at event planning and camping, we are also amazing at reading minds. You’ve got questions, we’ve got questions.
Yes, Campout is for All campers, both old and new. This will be a great time to make new camp cousins and visit with the ones you already know.
Not at all. Just bring your own water and electricity (power bank, inverter, or generator) and you are all set. The great news is that if you are tent camping, you probably already have all the items you need around your house.
All deposits and payments are non-refundable. Please consider adding the purchase protection option to your ticket for that added assurance. In addition, you can transfer your package to another person. Transfers and name changes are $35 per transfer.
Log-in to your registrant account to make all transfers. Any changes made to the reservation through email/phone will incur a $45 fee.
D&D Outdoor Retreat
187 McCoy Road
Wrightsville, GA 31096
187 McCoy Road
Wrightsville, GA 31096
The nearest major airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL / KATL), which has international and domestic flights from Atlanta, Georgia and is 2.5 hours from Wrightsville, GA. You can also fly into SAV (Savannah Hilton Head Airport). It's 119 miles from the Retreat Center.
Yes, you can arrive early on Thursday. There are no official Melanated Campout activities planned for Thursday, but feel free to come early to pre-game/tailgate with the Melanated Campout staff, volunteers and your camp cousins.
Yes, we offer 2 installments. You can put down a deposit to secure your spot. The date for the remaining balance payment will be provided at the time the deposit is made. All deposits are non-refundable. All payments are non-refundable.
Yes, Luxury restrooms will be on-site. And we will have a cleaning service to keep them nice and clean.
You must be 21 and over to attend.
buy tickets
Step #1
select your space type
$85
$85
$125
Step #2
buy an activity ticket for each person
(Includes all scheduled activities)
$150
add-
Ons
We want this trip to be perfect for you, choose what else you need to make it so.
Thursday Night Arrival
Come on Thursday and start the fun early.
$60
Additional Parking Pass
More then one car coming? Get an extra parking pass.
$25
Souvenir T-Shirt
Show the MC spirit. Plus be ready for Saturday's group pic.
$25
Let’s
Celebrate
Bottle Service or Cake & VIP
Includes VIP reserved seating at a party of your choice AND a bottle or cake.
Includes VIP reserved seating at a party of your choice AND a bottle or cake.
$250
Let's Eat!
Take the work out of camping and order your meal plan today.
6 Meals included:
- Friday Lunch and Dinner
- Saturday Full Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Sunday Full Breakfast
Learn More6 Meals included:
- Friday Lunch and Dinner
- Saturday Full Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Sunday Full Breakfast
testimonials
I had an Amazing time camping! The people were great and so were the activities. I can't wait to come again next year and see my camp cousins!
“Worth every minute of the 15 hour drive! I needed to be at camp and feel all the love and peacefulness. Campout has restored my spirit; can’t wait for the next time.”
I stepped out of my comfort zone and loved it! Sleeping outdoors turned out to be fun. It was my first time camping but won't be my last.
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