Question 1

What's the Calusa chant?

Accepted Answer

We are the Calusa,
We stand before yousa.
We are mighty, we are proud,
We will shout our name out loud!
Calusa! Calusa!
A Ooooooooooo

Question 2

How do I register for a campout?

Accepted Answer

All of our campouts will be on the events page. There are a couple important points you should be aware of.

First, once per season you will have to register with the national longhouse and pay a small fee. You'll need to do this once per season.

Second, some campouts are with the Eola Federation and some are just Calusa. For the Eola Federation campouts, there is a fee that goes to the Federation in addition to the Calusa fee that covers food, camping fees, etc. This additional fee is pooled between the tribes in the Federation and is used for activities at the larger campouts.

Question 3

What is the National Longhouse?  Eola Federation? How does Calusa fit?

Accepted Answer

National Longhouse (https://www.nationallonghouse.org/about-programs/basic-info/)is the national organization under which this program operates.

Eola Federation (https://www.eolafederation.org/)is our local (Orlando area) federation of tribes that Calusa is a part of. Think of this as one level down from the National Longhouse

We are the Calusa! That's us!

Question 4

Hatchineha has the Hoff. What about Calusa?

Accepted Answer

Remember, we're all only six degrees away from Kevin Bacon.
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Question 5

What do I need for a weekend of Calusa camping?

Accepted Answer

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• Tent 
 • Pop Up/tailgating Tent 
 • Cot or Air Mattress (w/Air Pump!) 
 • Floor Matt 
 • Door Matt 
 • Sleeping Bags 
 • Throw Blankets 
 • Pillows 
 • Folding Table 
 • Chairs 
 • Weather Appropriate Clothing (Check the Weather) 
 • Close Toed Shoes & Flip Flops, Crocs, Etc. Swimsuits 
 • Laundry Bag 
 • Towels 
 • Flashlights, Headlamps, Lantern, Party Lights 
 • Batteries 
 • Cooler 
 • Drinks/Water 
 • Yeti/Water Bottle (Label It) 
 • Snacks (Live a little, the Kids are Camping!) Trashbags
 • Papertowels 
 • Toilet Paper 
 • Wet Wipes 
 • Soap/Shampoo 
 • Suntan Lotion 
 • Bugspray 
 • Benodril 
 • Ibuprophin 
 • First Aid Kit 
 • Games (Cards, Cornhole, Checkers, Etc.) Coloring Books, Paper & Markers Walkie Talkies 
 • Glow Sticks

Question 6

What time do you normally leave to camp on Friday?

Accepted Answer

Right after school usually, most places are no further than 2 hours away.  Gives enough time to set up before it gets too dark

Question 7

Are there showers or do the kids just stay dirty til Sunday?

Accepted Answer

There are typically full bathrooms with showers at every campsite. All bathrooms and showers are no more than 40 to 100 yards away.

Question 8

Along with the food...are plates, utensils, cups, etc needed??

Accepted Answer

We have everything you need to eat, except cups. Bring a cup.

Question 9

What should a kid bring as far as entertainment?  What kind of activities should she be prepared for?

Accepted Answer

Recommend outside toys (footballs, frisbees, anything for catch, plus others will  have games). Board games are a hit - chess is popular amongst dads and kids. Some of the kids will bring their bicycles.

Question 10

How do the kids dress?  Pants at night?  Closed toe shoes?

Accepted Answer

You're going to want your kids to be comfortable while also realize they're going  to get dirty. A change of clothes for Saturday and Sunday and then something to sleep in is recommended. Pants and jackets at night, but we all know to watch the weather as you may even need gloves, caps, raincoat, etc. Closed toe shoes are great to climb and run around and on bikes and open toe for showers and in the water.