This year the theme for the 3rd Annual New Testament Baptist Church Father Son campout was “FROZEN”. Not to be confused with the Disney movie, 130 Fathers and sons gathered for our annual Everglades getaway and the lowest temperature recorded about 90 minutes northwest of Miami Lakes was 31 degrees Fahrenheit. The event attracts fathers and sons of all ages. The oldest father and son tandem was Cliff Konchak (reserving to remain ageless) attended with his sons Craig (42)and Brett Konchak (31). The event was held on January 18 and 19 on a beautiful piece of private property that is surrounded by 1 million acres of Big Cypress National Preserve. The event was put on by New Testament Baptist Church and hosted by “Alligator” Ron Bergeron. Alligator Ron as he is affectionately known, is a commissioner re-appointed to a five-year term on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission in March 2013. His goal in providing access to this beautiful acreage is to ensure that our next generation will fall in love with the everglades and have a desire to protect them.
Craig Konchak, the coordinator for the past three years commented on the event, “there is something special about gathering together a group fathers and sons and giving them an opportunity, in an amazing setting like this, to restate their commitment to one another. The event included special guests, such as Blessed Archers CEO, Armando Camejo, who hosted an archery skeet station. Otter John provided an amazing South Florida animal presentation to include a variety of native snake species and even a 6 foot Diamond Back rattlesnake. The cost of the event was $50 and included transportation from Dade Christian School and 4 meals. The event is hosted each year on Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. If anyone is interested in more information about next years adventure, please contact the NTBC Development office at (305)827-8731.
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