Family Spring Camp

Join us for a weekend of waterfalls, paddles, campfires and deep connections as we celebrate Spring and mentally reset ourselves!

We'll be exploring 4 stunning waterfalls, enjoying Pickles Paddles, optional cold plunges, and gather around the fire each night. For those wanting an extra challenge, MERB and Food Lion will lead an optional hard hike Sunday at Gorges State Park. Please see the DAY PASS for this weekend if you don't want to participate in communal meals or camping with the community.

Expect lush green forests, blooming wildflowers, beautiful spring weather, and meaningful community time. This is a family-friendly event - kids are welcomed and encouraged!

The cost includes all activities (all are optional, if you want to relax at camp allll weekend YOU CAN!), food and campsite rental. Please see below the list of the tentative schedule for this trip. This is a bring your own paddleboard/kayaking experience. IF you need to rent a paddle from Pickles please text him at 704-605-5910.

Friday, April 24, 2026
Arrival: 5pm
Activity: Sunset paddle on the lake from 6:30-8:30pm; snacks will be provided to hold you over to dinner which will be served a little later
Dinner: 9:15pm; to be made/served after sunset paddle
Nighttime: Bonfire / Relax

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Sunrise Paddle: Pickles Paddles will be guiding. Time will be
Free Time: You will have free time in nature, with friends or to do whatever you'd like until the hike!
Hiking Activity: Pick up bagged lunches at 12:30pm and head over to be guided by Moonbeam + Poppy on a magical and nature filled waterfall excursion. There is an optional cold plunge at Hookers Falls!
Dinner: Supper from 6-7:30pm
Nighttime: Bonfire, Games and a glow party dance off!

Sunday, April 26, 2026
Breakdown Camp: 7am-9am, breakdown camp as a unit and grab your to-go bagged breakfast
Hiking Activity: This is a hard hike offered by MERB and Food Lion. It is located in the Gorges State Park and will be around 10 miles with 1600 elevation gain. We can hit a spot after for dinner!

Leaders that will be assisting with this event include:
Merb and FoodLion
Pickles - of Pickles Paddle
Boujee - Director of Field and Flow of PSH
Moonbeam & Poppy - Hike Guides

“By RSVP’ing to this event, you are agreeing to the following:

TRIP PARTICIPANT WAIVER OF LIABILITY
I fully realize that this activity involves a risk of personal injury, property damage, or loss of my person or property. I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, and same for persons with whom are in my party, waive and release any claims or rights against P.S. Hikers, all of its owners and coordinators for any and all injury, damages or loss to my person or property incurred during this activity. I also understand that organizers are not required, nor should it be assumed that they are CPR/First Aid/Wilderness Survival Certified and I am responsible for my own personal safety.
Your RSVP indicates release of liability as indicated in the TRIP PARTICIPANT WAIVER OF LIABILITY above.”