camping Trip
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Get away & unwind!
✅ YES! your state park fees are covered.
✅ YES! we are feeding you.
Camping offers a ton of benefits, from reconnecting with nature to fostering a sense of adventure and relaxation. Immersed in the outdoors, you can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, breathe fresh air, and appreciate the beauty of natural landscapes. We do this every summer and want you to be a part.
It's a Physical Workout
Good for the Mind, Too
We Outside! literally
Open to folk of all ages, all we ask is that you are the adventurous type who enjoy and appreciate the great outdoors. The Black Folk™ Camping Trip, west is gathering all the "cool folk" and we are marching out to the woods this summer for 4-days of city escaping fun.
If you're "about that life" - the outdoors life that is, then secure your spot and join the chat group as we prepare for this years trip.
No matter which option you select, you may cancel for any reason and receive a no-haggle 100% refund up until 6/1/25. After June 1st, 2025 you may only transfer your ticket to someone else.
UNDECIDED 🤔
Today you pay a non-refundable fee of $10. We will reserve your spot until 6/1/25. After June 1st, 2025, you must pay in full or you may start a 4-easy-payments plan at that time. This option is for the folk who are not yet sure about attending the trip but also don't want to run the risk of it selling out if they decide to come. The total you will pay is $60, of which $50 of that is refundable.
PAID IN FULL (ADULT/CHILD)
This option is for those who want to lock in their spot and get it over with.
4 EASY PAYMENTS (VIP 🎫)
No fees. No credit checks. No surprises!
This option simply allows you to pay only $12.50 today. Then every 2 weeks your credit card will be charged another $12.50 until you've paid $50 total. Super easy. This option will show up during the checkout process.
Amplify your fun as a VIP guest by selecting the Golden-Ticket option. As a VIP guest you not only get all the benefits of participating in this exciting excursion, but you’ll also receive:
PRE-SELECTED CAMP SECTION
Available on a 1st come 1st serve basis, all VIP guests will be provided with a campsite chart and given the opportunity to pre-select their section before the remain spaces are assigned to others.
1 RAFFLE ENTRY ($10 VALUE)
Every year we raffle off some cool gift items. Entry is $10 per ticket for items worth at least $100.00. As a VIP guest we enter you into the raffle for a chance to win.
CATERED FOOD ($75 VALUE)
Cooked dinner & snacks for every night, free!
COMPLIMENTARY DRINK ($25 VALUE)
At each meal, all VIP guests will be handed a glass topped off with your available drink of choice. There's no official bartender, but your drink will be just as good. (for adult tickets only)
BLACK FOLK™ POWER VIP T-SHIRT ($60 VALUE)
This is not just any tee. This is the "double black" tee that is NOT available to the public and ONLY offered to VIP guests. And YES you get one. We just need your size. (for adult tickets only)
Black Folk Camping Trip
Arrive @ 2:00pm
Travel to Campsite
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Setup Camp & Pitch Tents
4:00pm to 6:00pm
Individual Explore
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Dinner Is Served
8:00pm to whenever
4th of July Celebration 🎇
Campfire Stories & Games
6:00am to 7:00am
Stretch & Yoga
7:00am to 8:00am
2-Mile Run 🏃🏾🏃🏽♀️8:00am to 9:00am
Hygiene & Get Dressed
9:00am to 12:00pm
Group Hike/Trek 🥾
Individual Explore
12:00pm to 3:00pm
Campsite Games
Lake Swimming
3:00pm to 6:00pm
Group Mountain Bike Run 🚴🏽♂️
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Dinner Is Served
8:00pm to whenever
Karaoke Sing-Off 🎤
Campfire Stories & Games
6:00am to 7:00am
Stretch & Yoga7:00am to 8:00am
2-Mile Run 🏃🏾🏃🏽♀️
8:00am to 9:00am
Hygiene & Get Dressed
9:00am to 12:00pm
Group Hike/Trek 🥾
Individual Explore
12:00pm to 3:00pm
Campsite Games
Lake Swimming
3:00pm to 6:00pm
Group Off-Road Trucking 🛻
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Dinner Is Served
8:00pm to whenever
Karaoke Sing-Off 🎤
Campfire Stories & Games
6:00am to 7:00am
Stretch & Yoga
7:00am to 8:00am
2-Mile Run 🏃🏾🏃🏽♀️
8:00am to 9:00am
Hygiene & Get Dressed
9:00am to 12:00pm
Individual Explore
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Pack-up and Go Home 👋🏽
Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
Date: July 4th - July 7th
Version: 1.0, the 1st Annual, 2025
Where: Sequoia National Forest, California
Our Private WhatsApp Chat 🔒:
(for past & future attendees only)
Our Public Facebook Group 🗣️:
https://facebook.com/groups/BlackFolk.net
Our Group Walkie-Talkie Channels 📡:
ZELLO: (for past & future attendees only)
RADIO: FRS Ch.5 (462.66250)
Here is a list of your MUST HAVE items. There is a link to each item that are tried and true because we have tested them and own it ourselves:
CLICK HERE for the Amazon shopping list of all items below.
• Personal Walkie-Talkie - click here
• Truckbed tent - click here
• SUV roof tent - click here
• Ground tent - click here
• Truckbed mattress - click here
• SUV mattress - click here
• Backseat mattress - click here
• Ground mattress - click here
• Sleeping bag - click here
• Foldable camping cot - click here
• Thermal set, women - click here
• Thermal set, men - click here
• Fleece Top - click here
• Hiking socks - click here
• Hiking boots, women - click here
• Hiking boots, men - click here
• Swimwear, women - click here
• Rinse-Free body cleanser - click here
• Soap-Infused body wipes - click here
• GoPro action camera - click here
• Your Sunglasses
• Your Sunscreen
• Your Cargo pants & shorts
Let us know if you think we should add anyting else to the list.
Every Camper will receive:
1. All your local camping fees paid for every day & night you're there, covered.
2. State taxes paid for every night, covered.
3. Any parking and/or ranger fees associated with the campground, covered.
4. Campground cleanup fees, covered.
5. Participation in all of our fun competitions & campground games.
6. Administration fees, covered. (including supplies, equipment, etc...)
WRISTBAND: All participants will be emailed a digital ticket with a link to click so that you can register your e-ticket to your name. Please check your email and register your e-ticket.
Upon your arrival to the campground, your e-ticket will be scanned and you will be given a non-removable wristband that should be worn for the duration of the camping trip. A secure untampered wristband is needed to gain access to our campground area.
Damaged wristbands can be exchanged for a new one, for free. Lost wristbands can be replaced for the full price of a Camper ticket.
Going on a group camping trip can be incredibly beneficial for children in numerous ways. Here are several reasons why group camping trips are good for children:
Social Development: Group camping offers children the opportunity to interact with peers in a natural, unstructured environment. They learn essential social skills such as teamwork, cooperation, communication, and conflict resolution while engaging in fun outdoor activities together.
Physical Activity: Camping typically involves a range of physical activities such as hiking, swimming, and outdoor games. Engaging in these activities promotes physical fitness, coordination, and a love for the outdoors, encouraging children to lead active lifestyles.
Educational Opportunities: Camping exposes children to various learning opportunities outside the classroom. They can learn about nature, wildlife, and ecosystems firsthand, fostering an appreciation for the environment and sparking curiosity about the natural world.
Problem-Solving Skills: In the wilderness, children often encounter challenges such as setting up tents, starting fires, or navigating trails. These experiences encourage critical thinking, resourcefulness, and resilience as children learn to overcome obstacles and adapt to new situations.
Independence and Self-Confidence: Group camping trips provide children with opportunities to take on responsibilities and make decisions independently, such as helping with meal preparation or organizing camping gear. Successfully completing tasks and overcoming challenges boosts their self-esteem and confidence.
Bonding and Friendship: Camping fosters deep connections and friendships among children as they share experiences, stories, and adventures around the campfire. These bonds formed during camping trips can be long-lasting and contribute to children's emotional well-being.
Unplugged Time: Camping offers a break from screens and technology, allowing children to disconnect from electronic devices and connect with nature and their surroundings. This unplugged time promotes mindfulness, relaxation, and mental well-being.
Family and Community Connection: Group camping trips often involve families or communities coming together, providing children with a sense of belonging and connection to their loved ones and community members. These shared experiences create lasting memories and strengthen relationships.
Overall, group camping trips offer a rich and rewarding experience for children, promoting physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development while fostering a deeper connection to nature and community.
"Who gon' be there?" 👀
LOL, we totally get it. Trust us!
The kind & caliber of "Black Folk" we allow in our circles are the best of the best. Typically educated, young spirited and upwardly mobile professionals who only surround themselves with other motivated individuals of a like-mind.
All participants of our events are screened and we quickly refund those who give signs of a problematic nature. In other words... we simply do not welcome or give admission to the riff-raffs, thugs, ratchet, boisterous or the embarrassing folk. Only the classiest Black Folk here.
There will be:
• Parking spaces for your vehicle
• Running water
• Restrooms
• Camp tables
• A park ranger on site
Tillie Creek is about a 3-hour drive north from Los Angeles. The weather will be warm & dry and there should be moderate mobile phone coverage in the area. It is nestled in oak trees on the shores of Lake Isabella, a popular destination for water activities, especially windsurfing and fishing. The 11,000-acre lake is actually a reservoir, one of California's largest, and it marks the division between the Upper Kern and Lower Kern Rivers.
When you arrive, check in with the Camp Boss and they will guide you to where you may park your vehicle and/or where the designated sleeping areas are. You may pitch your tent and camp on the ground or use your vehicle as a camper, if able to do so.
RV's: There are no hookups available for water, sewer or electric, emphasizing a more traditional camping experience at this years campsite.
We are serving all VIP Golden Ticket 🎫 holders dinner for 3 nights in a row. Chef Aaron Lauderdale will be on the grill as he prepares you some of his specialty dishes. Vegetarian options are available. We will collect your dietary preference after you secure your spot.
You will need to pack your breakfast & lunch for each day. Great suggestions that are energizing & lightweight will be listed in your "packing checklist" that you will receive after you secure your spot. We also discuss food and other great camping tips in our backchat discussion group in our WhatsApp Community.
Chef A-Boogie
Chef A-Boogie
This Camping Trip is designed for those that want to get away and enjoy the comforts of the outdoors. This may include you participating with new friends, existing friends... or being a complete loner. No matter your reason, we are totally okay with it.
The entire time you are camping with us is yours and you may go out and explore as you see fit. However we do require that you let us know where you are exploring/going so that we can keep an account of all our participants for safety.
Please consider purchasing and bringing along a personal walkie talkie. The camp manager will assist you on dialing into our group frequency channel and we may check in with you from time to time as you are out exploring.
The group hike is our favorite activity.
Yes of course you may go off and explore the great outdoors anytime you want while we are out there. However, please make sure you're a part of our big group hike where we all go as a group.
Whether to go on a group hike or go alone depends on your personal preferences, your comfort level with hiking, and what you hope to get out of the experience. Here are some factors to consider for both options:
Going Alone
Freedom: Going alone gives you the freedom to set your own pace, choose your own route, and take breaks whenever you want.
Introspection: Solo hiking can provide a sense of solitude and introspection, allowing you to connect more deeply with nature and yourself.
Flexibility: You can be more flexible with your schedule and itinerary when hiking alone, without having to coordinate with others.
Personal Challenge: Solo hiking can be a personal challenge, allowing you to test your skills, endurance, and self-reliance.
Our Group Hike
Safety: Hiking in our group will provide safety in numbers, especially on challenging trails or in unfamiliar terrain.
Social Interaction: Our group hike is a great way to meet new people, socialize, and share experiences.
Learning Opportunities: Hiking with other Black Folk can provide opportunities to learn from more experienced hikers, whether it's about navigation, outdoor skills, or local flora and fauna.
Motivation: Our unity hikes can be motivating, as you're less likely to cancel if others are counting on you to join.
Consider the level of difficulty of the hike, your experience level, and any safety concerns. If you're new to hiking or unsure about the trail, going with our group might be a safer option. However, if you're an experienced hiker looking for solitude or a personal challenge, going alone could be a rewarding experience. Ultimately, choose the option that aligns best with your preferences and goals.
Off-Highway Vehicles (commonly known as OHV Trailing) is also something we do, too. Overlanding is self-reliant overland travel to remote destinations where the journey is the principal goal. The difference for us is, instead of spending the night out in the open plains in our vehicles, we return to basecamp after exploring the trail.
If you have a Polaris ROV, a 4-wheeler ATV or a truck/SUV that can handle the off-road trail then gas it up and bring it along. Be sure you have your walkie radio (FRS or GMRS) to stay in communication with the group as we traverse the OHV trail on an adventure you'll never forget.
Yup! So be sure to strap your mountain bike to your car and bring it along.
Ripping along trails offers an electrifying blend of adrenaline, nature, and camaraderie. Riders are drawn to the thrill of navigating rugged terrain, feeling the rush of speeding down descents, and conquering obstacles. The trails wind through stunning landscapes inaccessible by road, providing a deep connection with nature and a sense of freedom. As you hone your skills, you'll find a supportive community, sharing tips and camaraderie both on and off the trail. With the added benefits of physical exercise, stress relief, and evolving equipment technology, mountain biking delivers a dynamic and rewarding outdoor experience in a single thrilling package.
Black Folk, LLC - Founded in 2009 by Mr. Shannon W. Rawls, BF is an event planning conglomerate that operates and partners with amazing people to provide upscale, positive and entertaining events that is designed & curated for amazing people. Black people, specifically.
That's it. 🤷🏾♂️ That's the story.
We just really enjoy seeing Black people (and others who love them) enjoy themselves. There's something special about connecting the dots for folk to provide networking, positive relationships and things for people to do that's filled with smiles, laughter and living life to it's fullest.
We do not let politics or religion hinder our progress. We love liberals, conservatives, christians, muslims, straight, gay or any combination of any creed... it does not matter. So long as you are a wonderful & positive person, you are welcome.
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This Trip
shannon rawls
Nicole Williams
Leonard Redway
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| Nataya R. Campsite Boss | Chef Aaron L. Food Boss |
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| Cheryl L. Activities Boss | TBD Photo Boss |
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| Nataya R. Campsite Boss | Chef Aaron L. Food Boss | Cheryl L. Activities Boss | TBD Photo Boss |
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WE EAT -
WE MEET, LAUGH & SING
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