Camp Kiwanis is not a public campground. Camp Kiwanis is a Summer Youth Camp Facility. Camp Kiwanis is located inside the Ocala National Forest and enjoys the beautiful benefits of Mill Dam Lake. Camp Kiwanis provides a very beautiful and natural Florida experience. The facility has proven to be an asset the Paralounge Drum Gathering. The 12 acre facility has shaded camping areas with scenic lake views and full bathroom facilities with showers.

!!Important Information!!

Separate Parking: Campers are required to park their vehicles in the parking area. The parking lot is a very short distance from the shaded campsites. Bring a small wagon if you have one. Paralounge does not provide security. Paralounge Inc. and Camp Kiwanis is not responsible for lost, broken or stolen property.

Vehicle Camping: Campers that need to camp in or around their vehicles are welcome too. But you will have to camp in designated areas for vehicle camping.

RV Sites: There are no RV sites at Camp Kiwanis. RVs are welcome, but there are no hook ups and you will need to park in designated area for Generator use. There are RV sites available across Mill Dam Lake with full hook ups. Call Mill Dam Lake Resort at 352-625-4500

Campfires: Campfires must be contained. No digging is allowed in the camping areas. Above ground fire pits and grills are required. There is a community fire pit available and a drum circle fire pit.

 Pets: No pets are allowed at Camp Kiwanis. Absolutely no pets are allowed access to the event area.

We apologize for these inconveniences. We thank you for cooperating and keeping Camp Kiwanis beauitful. We know you will find the facility worth it.

The large pavilion is perfect for keeping the workshops comfortable and the performances unhindered by weather. The large building has a professional kitchen and provides an indoor cooking atmosphere for the food vendors to serve hot and fresh food.

The children can enjoy a great playground for outdoor fun! Bring your favorite basketball for the full court available in the field. Swimming is a lot of fun, but remember, swim at own risk! No lifeguard on duty! Children are not allowed to swim unsupervised.

Remember Camp Kiwanis is located in the Ocala National Forest. Wildlife is present and children should be aware. Snakes and venomous insect can be present. All food should be kept inside containers and remember it can attract unwanted critters if it’s not put away properly.

Camp Kiwanis does not have Motel room lodging, but the facility does come with dormitory buildings. These rooms are perfect for large groups and families. Get the Summer Camp feeling at the Paralounge Drum Gathering!

Each building has rooms filled with bunks and air conditioning.

There are two different room set ups.

1. Open one door that leads to two rooms, each room has 10 bunk beds in them.    (20 bunks)
2. Or get the smaller dorms with just one room and get 10 bunks.

 

Important! Dorm rooms do not lock! These are not hotel rooms! Security is not provided.

Bunk Rooms Available:              Price covers both Friday and Saturday night.

B1-B2 / 2 rooms and 20 bunks          Reserved

B3-B4 / 2 rooms and 20 bunks          Reserved

G1-G2 / 2 rooms and 20 bunks          Reserved

M1 / 1 room and 10 bunks                 Reserved

M2 / 1 room and 10 bunks                 Reserved

M3 / 1 room and 10 bunks                Reserved

M4 / 1 room and 10 bunks                 Reserved

Price includes the two nights of April 27-28, 2012.

Rental Agreement:

All dorm rooms must be reserved and paid for in advance. Admission price is separate.

The person renting the dorm room is responsible for all activities inside the dorm room.

No pets allowed in dorm rooms.

Children are not allowed to stay in dorm room attended.

No small children on the top bunk.

Check in time no earlier than 9:00 a.m Friday morning.

Check out time no later than 2:00 p.m Sunday afternoon.

The person responsible for renting the dorm room is also responsible for leaving the dorm room clean. All trash has to be removed and floors swept.

To reserve a Bunkhouse please refer to the Contact page on this site for availability.