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Spring Scrapbook Retreat
Mar
26
to Mar 29

Spring Scrapbook Retreat

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Join us for the
Spring Scrapbook Retreat March 26-29!

FEES :(Includes Program & Meals)

  • Conference Center Single Occupancy -
    PRIVATE ROOM/BATH: $460pp

  • Conference Center Shared Occupancy-
    SHARED ROOM & BATH: $360pp

  • COMMUTER -
    (MEALS INCLUDED): $280pp

Registration is OPEN!

*Returning scrapbook retreat attendees, please note we are using a new registration system where you can make payments on the platform while registering. There will not be a separate invoice emailed to you after you register. If you have any questions about registration, please reach out to info@campfellowship.org, and we are happy to help!

  • Bring your own projects to work on during the weekend!

  • Enjoy single or shared rooms.

  • Eight full-service meals.
    (Dinner Thursday evening - Sunday morning Breakfast)

  • Bed and Bath linens provided.

  • Participants may choose to commute daily for the retreat.

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TLC with Preserving Lake Greenwood: PAWS Presentation
Mar
3
1:00 PM13:00

TLC with Preserving Lake Greenwood: PAWS Presentation

Join The Learning Current and Preserving Lake Greenwood Tuesday, March 3rd at 1 PM to learn more about the great work done by PAWS. Hear from the founder MAC as she shares her experience and work in rehabilitating some of South Carolina’s natural wildlife.

Paws Animal Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc. was founded by Mercedes Curry, better known as MAC, who has 40+ years of experience with North American wildlife. She holds multiple state and federal permits, and has been licensed for wildlife rehabilitation in two states. Mercedes has been praised by other licensed rehabilitators, teachers, volunteers, and members of the public for her depth of knowledge, compassion, and dedication to wildlife welfare. The photo shows MAC with one of her favorite former educational ambassadors, Elroy, a non-releasable Black Vulture.

Join us for lunch at 12 PM or come even earlier in the day for games, fellowship, and spring time walks around the camp. We can’t wait to see you soon!

Please visit our website at https://www.campfellowship.org/ For questions, please email tlc@campfellowship.org

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Feast and Fellowship!
Mar
3
12:00 PM12:00

Feast and Fellowship!

March 3, 2026

We look forward to welcoming you to our Lunch gathering!
Payment, received at the door, can be made with cash, check or credit/debit card.

Join us for a delicious meat +3 style meal and a great salad bar. Including tea, coffee, and dessert! We look forward to hosting a special meal for the holiday season.

$10 per plate suggested donation. RSVP below or by emailing info@campfellowship.org. For this meal we will be accepting additional donations for Camperships to support our summer camp programs!

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Fused Glass Class
Feb
21
10:00 AM10:00

Fused Glass Class

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Join The Learning Current for a new art skill! Petra Manning Brooks will lead two introductory workshops for Fused Glass. Each workshop includes lunch at camp. Sign up for both workshops if you are interested in really diving into this new craft. All participants will be able to collect their creations a week or two after the class concludes. Registration is required for this event to help us prepare materials and lunch plans. Details on the workshops are below. 

Register for both workshop sessions for $125! 

Session 1: Fused Glass Pendents - $60 - 2-hour class followed by lunch 10 am - 1 pm (lunch 12 pm -1 pm)

In this session, students will create four fused glass pendants. You will be introduced to basic fused-glass processes, terminology, and tools. Students will be able to pick up their finished project one week after the class. 

Session 2: Fused Glass Suncatcher  - $75 - 3-hour class with lunch before 12 pm - 4 pm (lunch 12 pm -1 pm)

In this session, students will create a 6"x6" suncatcher. You will be introduced to fused glass intermediate processes, terminology, and tools. Students will be able to pick up their finished projects two weeks after the class. 

Please visit our website at https://www.campfellowship.org/ For questions, please email tlc@campfellowship.org

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TLC - Black History Month Presentation
Feb
11
10:30 AM10:30

TLC - Black History Month Presentation

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In Celebration of National Black History Month, please join us to hear Dr. Kendra Hamilton, Associate Professor and Director of Southern Studies at Presbyterian College, deliver a program on the inspiration in Charleston for the novel "Porgy" written by DuBose Heyward in 1925, and later, the play “Porgy & Bess”. In the 100 years since the story was written, it has greatly impacted Black Culture in SC and beyond. The title of the program is, "One Hundred Years of Summertime"

Join us for lunch following this presentation to continue the conversation. Lunch is a $10 suggested donation supporting our summer camp programs for children and youth.

Be sure to join the mailing list for The Learning Current to stay up to date on all future field trips and events. www.campfellowship.org/tlc

The Learning Current is a Lake Campus Program connecting adult learners of all ages with a variety of courses (lectures, conversations, hands-on workshops, and field experiences), building on our mission to make connections for better living, stronger communities, and personal and spiritual growth and development.

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TLC - Games and Fellowship
Feb
3
10:30 AM10:30

TLC - Games and Fellowship

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Join us a fun morning of games and conversation! Come learn a new game, play a favorite, or even teach one to the crowd.

Stay for lunch after to continue the conversation!

Be sure to join the mailing list for The Learning Current to stay up to date on all future field trips and events. www.campfellowship.org/tlc

The Learning Current is a Lake Campus Program connecting adult learners of all ages with a variety of courses (lectures, conversations, hands-on workshops, and field experiences), building on our mission to make connections for better living, stronger communities, and personal and spiritual growth and development.

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TLC - Community Crime and Scam Prevention
Jan
6
10:30 AM10:30

TLC - Community Crime and Scam Prevention

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Start your new year off right with some tips on how to keep your home, family, and community safe. Learn from local area experts, ask questions, and share in fellowship with your community.

Stay for lunch after to continue the conversation!

Be sure to join the mailing list for The Learning Current to stay up to date on all future field trips and events. www.campfellowship.org/tlc

The Learning Current is a Lake Campus Program connecting adult learners of all ages with a variety of courses (lectures, conversations, hands-on workshops, and field experiences), building on our mission to make connections for better living, stronger communities, and personal and spiritual growth and development.

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TLC: So you think you want to be a firefighter?
Dec
9
6:30 PM18:30

TLC: So you think you want to be a firefighter?

After a nearly 28-year career in Professional Firefighting/Emergency Medical Services, along with several years of community service work and volunteer fire service duty, Brad Diel has demonstrated a unique blend of competence in a variety of community-based efforts to improve and protect the lives of those living in and traveling through the community in which he resides.

Be sure to join the mailing list for The Learning Current to stay up to date on all future field trips and events. www.campfellowship.org/tlc

The Learning Current is a Lake Campus Program connecting adult learners of all ages with a variety of courses (lectures, conversations, hands-on workshops, and field experiences), building on our mission to make connections for better living, stronger communities, and personal and spiritual growth and development.



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TLC - Right in your own backyard!
Dec
2
10:30 AM10:30

TLC - Right in your own backyard!

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Updated event!

Come hear Joey Holmes of Laurens Public Library share about how the nature right here in our area is as fantastic as it is anywhere in the world! A chance to learn a little more about the rich natural diversity in South Carolina.

Stay after the lecture for our community lunch in the dining hall, only $10 a person!

Be sure to join the mailing list for The Learning Current to stay up to date on all future field trips and events. www.campfellowship.org/tlc

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TLC - Holiday Craft Day
Nov
18
1:00 PM13:00

TLC - Holiday Craft Day

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Be sure to join the mailing list for The Learning Current to stay up to date on all future field trips and events. www.campfellowship.org/tlc

The Learning Current is a Lake Campus Program connecting adult learners of all ages with a variety of courses (lectures, conversations, hands-on workshops, and field experiences), building on our mission to make connections f

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TLC - Imani Milele Mini Concert
Nov
4
10:30 AM10:30

TLC - Imani Milele Mini Concert

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Imani Milele Choir Brings the “Faith, Hope and Love” to the U.S., Sharing Music, Culture, and a Mission of Transformation.

The acclaimed Imani Milele Choir is set to embark on its 2025 U.S. Tour, bringing the vibrant spirit of Uganda to audiences across the US through an electrifying and heartwarming concert experience. This year’s tour, themed “Faith, Hope, and Love,” is inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:13: “And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” More than just a performance, the Faith, Hope, and Love Tour is a mission-driven movement dedicated to raising awareness for orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda. Through the universal language of music, dance, and storytelling, the choir aims to inspire communities to take action in transforming young lives.

This mini performance will showcase the amazing talent of the choir. Space is incredibly limited so register now to save your spot! Stay after the performance for lunch with the choir and community members.

Be sure to join the mailing list for The Learning Current to stay up to date on all future field trips and events. www.campfellowship.org/tlc

The Learning Current is a Lake Campus Program connecting adult learners of all ages with a variety of courses (lectures, conversations, hands-on workshops, and field experiences), building on our mission to make connections for better living, stronger communities, and personal and spiritual growth and development.

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TLC - Financial Advisor
Oct
7
10:30 AM10:30

TLC - Financial Advisor

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An introduction to building and refining your financial plan. Whether you're just beginning a new career, have children about to move out of the house, or are already retired - the situation is different, but we all need a plan. We will touch on topics such as what inflation means for you, investing at different life stages, creating income in retirement, and basic estate planning.

Be sure to join the mailing list for The Learning Current to stay up to date on all future field trips and events. www.campfellowship.org/tlc

The Learning Current is a Lake Campus Program connecting adult learners of all ages with a variety of courses (lectures, conversations, hands-on workshops, and field experiences), building on our mission to make connections for better living, stronger communities, and personal and spiritual growth and development.

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TLC - The Greenwood Genetics Center Tour
Oct
2
10:30 AM10:30

TLC - The Greenwood Genetics Center Tour

Join us for a tour of the Greenwood Genetics Center!

Registration is limited to 15 people, so save your spot!

Visit one of Greenwood's greatest assets and scientific institutions and learn about the mission and inner workings of The Greenwood Genetic Center. Lori Bassett will guide us on a behind-the-scenes tour of the laboratories and facility.

For 50 years, the Greenwood Genetic Center has provided clinical genetic services, diagnostic laboratory testing, educational programs and resources, and medical genetics research to patients. A nonprofit institute, GGC, will be a Center of Excellence in Medical Genetics, serving as a resource for all persons who need genetic services or information and working to reduce the prevalence and impact of genetic disorders.

Be sure to join the mailing list for The Learning Current to stay up to date on all future field trips and events. www.campfellowship.org/tlc

The Learning Current is a Lake Campus Program connecting adult learners of all ages with a variety of courses (lectures, conversations, hands-on workshops, and field experiences), building on our mission to make connections for better living, stronger communities, and personal and spiritual growth and development.

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TLC - The Greenwood Genetics Center Tour
Sep
30
4:00 PM16:00

TLC - The Greenwood Genetics Center Tour

Join us for a tour of the Greenwood Genetics Center!

Registration is limited to 15 people, so save your spot! If all spots are full, we will offer a secondary tour time. 

Visit one of Greenwood's greatest assets and scientific institutions and learn about the mission and inner workings of The Greenwood Genetic Center. Lori Bassett will guide us on a behind-the-scenes tour of the laboratories and facility.

For 50 years, the Greenwood Genetic Center has provided clinical genetic services, diagnostic laboratory testing, educational programs and resources, and medical genetics research to patients. A nonprofit institute, GGC, will be a Center of Excellence in Medical Genetics, serving as a resource for all persons who need genetic services or information and working to reduce the prevalence and impact of genetic disorders.

Be sure to join the mailing list for The Learning Current to stay up to date on all future field trips and events. www.campfellowship.org/tlc

The Learning Current is a Lake Campus Program connecting adult learners of all ages with a variety of courses (lectures, conversations, hands-on workshops, and field experiences), building on our mission to make connections for better living, stronger communities, and personal and spiritual growth and development.

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TLC - Falconry Zoom Presentation
Sep
9
7:00 PM19:00

TLC - Falconry Zoom Presentation

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This program will explain what falconry is (and is not), its history and origins around the world and the nuts and bolts of how hunting with a raptor works. The species used in falconry will be examined, including an explanation of equipment and a discussion of what makes a bird a raptor.

Registration is free but required to receive the Zoom link information. 

Be sure to join the mailing list for The Learning Current to stay up to date on all future field trips and events. www.campfellowship.org/tlc

The Learning Current is a Lake Campus Program connecting adult learners of all ages with a variety of courses (lectures, conversations, hands-on workshops, and field experiences), building on our mission to make connections for better living, stronger communities, and personal and spiritual growth and development.

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TLC - Beekeeping Conversation
Sep
2
10:30 AM10:30

TLC - Beekeeping Conversation

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Join us for education on beekeeping, local honey sampling, and all things for the good of the bees! This is sure to be a fun-filled educational morning. Registration is not required, but recommended to have a seat ready for you. Stay after the lecture for our community lunch in the dining hall, only $10 a person!

Be sure to join the mailing list for The Learning Current to stay up to date on all future field trips and events. www.campfellowship.org/tlc

The Learning Current is a Lake Campus Program connecting adult learners of all ages with a variety of courses (lectures, conversations, hands-on workshops, and field experiences), building on our mission to make connections for better living, stronger communities, and personal and spiritual growth and development.

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TLC - Greenwood Topiary Tour
Aug
25
10:00 AM10:00

TLC - Greenwood Topiary Tour

Join us for a tour of the Greenwood Topiaries in their greenhouse!

A chance to see how the famous Uptown Greenwood Topiaries are built, maintained, and cared for. A behind-the-scenes look at the stunning creations that are famous in Greenwood during the Spring and Summer.

We will gather at the Greenhouse (address to come) at 10 am for the tour. This tour is free but not always open to the public so make sure you register to get all the details and get your chance to see the magic!

Be sure to join the mailing list for The Learning Current to stay up to date on all future field trips and events. www.campfellowship.org/tlc

The Learning Current is a Lake Campus Program connecting adult learners of all ages with a variety of courses (lectures, conversations, hands-on workshops, and field experiences), building on our mission to make connections for better living, stronger communities, and personal and spiritual growth and development.

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TLC - Historic Cokesbury College Tour
Aug
12
10:30 AM10:30

TLC - Historic Cokesbury College Tour

Join us for a tour of the Historic Cokesbury College, including lunch after the tour. 

Built in 1854 by the Free Masons to be a women's college in the historic village of Cokesbury, this beautiful historic venue is the perfect place for weddings, meetings, and other functions. The Cokesbury Historical and Recreational Commission oversees the operation and continued restoration of the college building and grounds.

No cost for the tour. $10 charge for the provided bagged lunch from Fellowship Camp and Conference Center.

Be sure to join the mailing list for The Learning Current to stay up to date on all future field trips and events. www.campfellowship.org/tlc

The Learning Current is a Lake Campus Program connecting adult learners of all ages with a variety of courses (lectures, conversations, hands-on workshops, and field experiences), building on our mission to make connections for better living, stronger communities, and personal and spiritual growth and development.

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Jul
23
1:00 PM13:00

TLC - Exploring Abbeville’s Storied Past

The Learning Current continued its summer field trips with a captivating visit to Abbeville, South Carolina—a town steeped in pivotal moments of American history.

The journey began at Secession Hill, where on November 22, 1860, local citizens gathered to adopt South Carolina’s ordinance of secession from the Union. The group then toured the Burt Stark Mansion, built in 1830, where Confederate President Jefferson Davis held the final council of the Civil War on May 2, 1865. It was here he acknowledged the Confederacy’s depleted resources and brought the war to a close. Both sites were brought vividly to life by knowledgeable local historians who shared powerful insights into Abbeville’s role in shaping the nation’s past.

After a relaxing lunch at a charming local restaurant, participants explored the town’s railroad legacy. They visited the Belmont Inn Hotel, built in 1903, and the iconic Opera House, which opened in 1904 and earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.

One of the day’s most memorable moments came when the group danced on the stage of the historic—and reportedly haunted—Opera House. As they moved beneath the grand proscenium, they listened to tales of famous entertainers who once graced the boards, adding a touch of theatrical magic to an already unforgettable experience.

 

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TLC - Southern History Tour
Jul
23
10:00 AM10:00

TLC - Southern History Tour

Join the Southern History Tour with The Learning Current. The day will be filled great historic information, opportunities for community conversations, and the chance to explore downtown Abbeville. Register with us today to confirm your spot for the tours!

Secession Hill is located at 107 Secession Avenue in Abbeville

Burt Stark Mansion is located at 400 N Main Street in Abbeville

The Lunch restaurant will be identified shortly as we'll make reservations for the group for easier seating.

The Opera House is located at 100 Court Square. We will take a behind-the-scenes guided tour of the Abbeville Opera House after lunch.

Abbeville Historic Tour App Link  https://abbevillecountyhistoricalsociety.org/walking-tour/

Be sure to join the mailing list for The Learning Current to stay up to date on all future field trips and events. www.campfellowship.org/tlc

The Learning Current is a Lake Campus Program connecting adult learners of all ages with a variety of courses (lectures, conversations, hands-on workshops, and field experiences), building on our mission to make connections for better living, stronger communities, and personal and spiritual growth and development.

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TLC - Field Trip: Dr Benjamin Mays Historic Site
Jun
24
10:00 AM10:00

TLC - Field Trip: Dr Benjamin Mays Historic Site

$15 per person includes transportation from Fellowship Camp and Conference Center (if needed), entry into historic site, and a simple packed lunch.

The admission time for The Learning Current group is 10:30 AM. Departure from Camp Fellowship will be at 10:00 AM. Lunch will be a packed lunch provided by Camp Fellowship—registration and payment are required to confirm a reserved spot and meal.

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TLC - Greenwood Genetic Center
May
6
10:30 AM10:30

TLC - Greenwood Genetic Center

Join us for a morning conversation exploring the community connection and impact of the Greenwood Genetic Center in our community!

Lori Bassett, MS, CGC, a genetic counselor and Director of Communications for the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC), will share GGC’s work and impact, including the center’s 50-year history. Come and learn more about the compassionate patient care and life-changing research impacting families across SC and around the world.

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TLC - Climbing Your Family Tree
Apr
10
6:30 PM18:30

TLC - Climbing Your Family Tree

Exploring the Art & Science of Genealogy: An Evening with Cindy Ripko

Curious about researching your family genealogy? Not sure where to start? Wondering about tips, tricks, and tools you can use to learn more about your family story??

Cindy will share her journey into genealogy and inspire you as you begin to climb your family tree!

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TLC - Time to Talk
Mar
27
6:30 PM18:30

TLC - Time to Talk

Join us for this informative presentation designed to help you speak with confidence, capture your audience’s attention, and communicate your message clearly!

Presenter: Len Young, a member of Toastmasters International for over 12 years, will share his experience of Toastmaster, including communicating with “confidence and excellence.” Come learn some of the tips and tricks for public speaking and experience a “Time to Talk!”

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Snakes of the Lakelands
Mar
4
10:30 AM10:30

Snakes of the Lakelands

  • Join us for this unique morning of learning about some of our most important neighbors!

    Dr. Kerry Hansknecht, Professor of Biology at Lander University will share in this morning program.

    Explore common snake species

    • Learn tips to help identify snakes

    • Explore habitat preferences & behaviors

    • Ask questions about our often most misunderstood neighbors!

    • Gain a new appreciation for the role snakes play in the ecosystem!

    • AND MORE!

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