Get ready to play with purpose.
Building strong, healthy communities for those who go to church, and those who don’t, requires spending time forming and strengthening relationships. Augment your studies and groups by participating in exciting and healthy exercise and play for everyone.
Upward Soccer
Join the fall Upward Soccer season and experience the best local soccer league. Learn more about Upward Soccer!
Upward Flag Football
Coming to the Family Life Center this spring, Upward Flag Football is the best sports experience your kids may ever have.
Learn more about Upward Flag Football!
April 5
Fri
family, recreation
Field, Woods, Water
Main Campus
Combine faith and a love of the great outdoors during a night of food, Talk & Teach demonstration exhibits, and much more at First Baptist Cleveland!
April 11
recreation
Louisiana Flats and Bay Fishing Retreat
St. Bernard, Louisiana
The Louisiana Flats and Bay Fishing Retreat in Bay City Lodge in St. Bernard, Louisiana is three nights of lodging, two days of full fishing, guide, boat, and more.
Men's Morning Exercise
Come out to the Family Life Center Fitness Room and get in your exercise to start the day!
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
6:00am – 7:15am
Ladies' Step Class
Kick start your day and get physically invigorated in the Backyard on the main campus.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
9:00am – 10:00am
Pickleball
Join in the gym each week for a game that combines paddle skill, physical agility & response, a whiffle ball, and a small court like tennis.
Beginner & Intermediate
Tuesdays, 9:00am – 11:30am
Beginners (Learn to Play)
Thursdays, 8:00am – 10:30am
Senior Aerobics
Have fun with an exciting aerobic workout in the Backyard at the main campus designed specifically for senior adults.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
9:00am – 10:00am
"Covering His World"
Quilting with a Purpose
Come and join as we laugh, learn, and have fun piecing together.
First Thursday of each month
Join Anytime, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Ministry Leader: Sarah Bounds (423.715.5392)
Scrapbooking Class
All are welcome to work together in sharing ideas and possibilities through the avenue of scrapbooking.
First Friday of each month
Join Anytime, 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Ministry Leader: Paula Pierce (706.264.5841)
"Stitches of Love"
Needlework
Anyone desiring to learn or advance skills in crochet, knitting, embroidery, hardanger etc. is welcome!
Second Thursday of each month
9:00am – 11:30am
Contact: Ruth Beeler (423.478.1374)
Contact: Nita Graves (423.715.2889)
Coed Church League Volleyball
The registration period is Monday, November 5 – December 28, 2018. Completed team registration and payment must be received by the deadline date. Schedules will be made available on Friday, January 4, 2019. Games begin Tuesday, January 8, 2019 (Competitive division on Tuesdays; Recreational Division on Thursdays). Games are played Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm with 2 matches per night. No games will take place on February 12 or February 14, 2019. The end of season tournament is February 19th (Competitive) & 21st (Recreational). Cost is $100 per team.
Men's Church League Softball
Contact the Recreation Ministry Office with your interest for the 2019 season. Returning players (with FBC jersey) register for $25, and new players (without FBC jersey) register for $40.
Discover your center for physical and spiritual well-being.
The Family Life Center
The Family Life Center is the home base of activities for the entire family. Sitting on 40+ acres directly across the street from the Main Campus, the Family Life Center features play fields, exercise rooms, a gymnasium, and rentable equipment.
423.472.6222
Tuesday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
FBC Members$60
FBC Members (Age 55+) & Students$30
Community Members$120
Community Members (Age 55+) & Students$60
Fitness & Exercise Room
Get an annual membership to the Family Life Center Fitness Room at lower rates than most gym memberships and with the additional benefits of exercising in a positive Christian environment. See Rates and Download Forms
Outdoor Pool & Swimming Lessons
Enjoy the outdoor pool during the hottest months, May 28 through September 5, with an easy and inexpensive pool membership, or schedule swimming lessons for your children during June and July. Swimming lessons during the May 28, 2018 – July 29, 2018 season are Monday to Friday, 9am–11am and 5pm–6pm with private lessons at 7:30am–8:30am. Get in touch and get a pool membership!
Sporting Leagues
Experience teamwork and competition in one of the available church sporting leagues for adults and kids! Leagues are available for basketball, soccer, softball, indoor volleyball, and pick-up flag football.
Facility & Equipment Rental
The gym, pool, and fields are available to use for personal events such as birthday parties, corporate gatherings, and school events. Sporting equipment such as GPS units, mountain bikes, and even large charcoal grills are available for rental. Download Rental Information Packet
Experience the Cherokee National Forrest.
Camp Cherokee on Lake Ocoee
Located in the Cherokee National Forrest on Parksville Lake, Camp Cherokee is a 50-acre rustic setting with closed and open-air cabins, a large pavillion and dining hall, industrial kitchen and sports play areas.
A vision of former pastor Marvin Gibson and the First Baptist Cleveland church family, Camp Cherokee became a part of the church in 1977. It has become a dearly loved place for meeting with The Lord right in His creation.
Each year, Camp Cherokee hosts church groups from across the southeast for special events including family reunions and overnight stays. Camp Cherokee is a seasonal camp with availabilities between May and October.
