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06-15-2006, 07:45 AM
:D Beaumont FPC
Before my loved one went off to Beaumont FPC, I had so many questions. Well, now that he's been there for a few months, I have some answers. I don't know everything about the camp but I thought that I would share what I do know, and perhaps those who know something about the camp would add it to this thread for others.
Getting There:
The BOP directions are pretty good. From I-10 in Beaumont take 69 south. You’ll see well posted signs along the way for the Federal Correction Institute. Exit the Florida exit and continue on the service road until the first traffic light and turn right. You’ll see a sign almost immediately telling you that the complex is 5 miles. At 5 miles you’ll come to a light (it’s just over the railroad tracks), turn right. The complex is about 1 mile down the road. First you’ll come to a four-way stop sign near an empty guard-shack. Continue straight, you’ll come to the “ring-road” for the complex (this is good time to take a look at the satellite photos of the complex that are posted on PTO). In the middle of the “ring” are the administrative offices (I’m guessing). To your left will be the USP. Turn right on the ring road and the “low” is the first drive on your right. The second drive leads to the “med” continue to the next drive on the right for the camp. Parking for visitors is on the left after you turn into the camp parking lot.
The “Camp”:
Facing the camp, the building in front is the reception area for visitation. Behind this building are four large buildings that are dormitories. The dorms are open with 2-3 man cinder block cubicles. The buildings are air-conditioned although currently one A/C in husband’s dorm isn’t working but they have brought in large industrial fans until it is fixed.
RDAP programs:
There seem to generally be 4 or 5 RDAP classes going on. They start a new class every one or two months I think. The RDAP students are moved to the dorm on the far left (if you are facing the camp).
Education:
My husband says he’s required to take several 8 – 10 week classes at the Camp. There is currently a class in small business management taught by another camper. There are a variety of classes such as: personal finance, business management, etc.
You can take correspondence courses and it is easy to have the exams proctored by the education department.
Library:
There is a library but it is closed at odd hours.
Entertainment:
The rec room has pool tables. Many campers run or walk daily.
There are instruments and several bands to play with. Band instruments are limited to several acoustic guitars (one that has a pick-up added for an electric guitar effect), keyboard, bass guitar, drums, a sax (without a reed). All the instruments can be patched into an amp.
There is a chapel with visiting clergy.
USP lockdowns:
When the USP goes on lockdown. The campers are assigned shifts (on a rotating basis) to help at the USP. They never come in contact with the USPers. They walk over to the USP for their shifts.
Visiting:
Visiting is Sat and Sun and Federal Holidays starting at 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. The won’t process you for visiting from about 9:30 am to 10:30 am while count is being done. They stop processing for visitation at 2:00 p.m.
DO NOT WEAR ANYTHING GREEN! They are very strict about this policy. No shorts on anyone over 12 years old. Skirts must be knee length and nothing tight or provocative. Sleeves are required.
When you arrive fill out a visitation form and paperclip your driver’s license to it. Someone will come to the door periodically to pick-up the forms. After they process your form they will come back to the door and call your name. When you enter the visiting room, sign in at the desk. There is no restroom is the waiting area. There are restrooms in the visiting room. If you would like a restroom key (to lock the door) you give them your driver’s license in exchange for the key.
There are several vending machines in the visiting room. There is also a change machine that rarely works. Bring one dollar bills. Sandwiches run about $3 each and there are 2 microwaves to heat them. Sometimes there are fresh fruit bowls and salads in the vending machines.
Fine Dining:
Husband says that the cafeteria isn’t too bad. Of course he prefers salads and vegetables of which there are plenty. He tells me that the food is a vast improvement over the food at the FDC. The meat leaves much to be desired but they don’t starve.
Before my loved one went off to Beaumont FPC, I had so many questions. Well, now that he's been there for a few months, I have some answers. I don't know everything about the camp but I thought that I would share what I do know, and perhaps those who know something about the camp would add it to this thread for others.
Getting There:
The BOP directions are pretty good. From I-10 in Beaumont take 69 south. You’ll see well posted signs along the way for the Federal Correction Institute. Exit the Florida exit and continue on the service road until the first traffic light and turn right. You’ll see a sign almost immediately telling you that the complex is 5 miles. At 5 miles you’ll come to a light (it’s just over the railroad tracks), turn right. The complex is about 1 mile down the road. First you’ll come to a four-way stop sign near an empty guard-shack. Continue straight, you’ll come to the “ring-road” for the complex (this is good time to take a look at the satellite photos of the complex that are posted on PTO). In the middle of the “ring” are the administrative offices (I’m guessing). To your left will be the USP. Turn right on the ring road and the “low” is the first drive on your right. The second drive leads to the “med” continue to the next drive on the right for the camp. Parking for visitors is on the left after you turn into the camp parking lot.
The “Camp”:
Facing the camp, the building in front is the reception area for visitation. Behind this building are four large buildings that are dormitories. The dorms are open with 2-3 man cinder block cubicles. The buildings are air-conditioned although currently one A/C in husband’s dorm isn’t working but they have brought in large industrial fans until it is fixed.
RDAP programs:
There seem to generally be 4 or 5 RDAP classes going on. They start a new class every one or two months I think. The RDAP students are moved to the dorm on the far left (if you are facing the camp).
Education:
My husband says he’s required to take several 8 – 10 week classes at the Camp. There is currently a class in small business management taught by another camper. There are a variety of classes such as: personal finance, business management, etc.
You can take correspondence courses and it is easy to have the exams proctored by the education department.
Library:
There is a library but it is closed at odd hours.
Entertainment:
The rec room has pool tables. Many campers run or walk daily.
There are instruments and several bands to play with. Band instruments are limited to several acoustic guitars (one that has a pick-up added for an electric guitar effect), keyboard, bass guitar, drums, a sax (without a reed). All the instruments can be patched into an amp.
There is a chapel with visiting clergy.
USP lockdowns:
When the USP goes on lockdown. The campers are assigned shifts (on a rotating basis) to help at the USP. They never come in contact with the USPers. They walk over to the USP for their shifts.
Visiting:
Visiting is Sat and Sun and Federal Holidays starting at 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. The won’t process you for visiting from about 9:30 am to 10:30 am while count is being done. They stop processing for visitation at 2:00 p.m.
DO NOT WEAR ANYTHING GREEN! They are very strict about this policy. No shorts on anyone over 12 years old. Skirts must be knee length and nothing tight or provocative. Sleeves are required.
When you arrive fill out a visitation form and paperclip your driver’s license to it. Someone will come to the door periodically to pick-up the forms. After they process your form they will come back to the door and call your name. When you enter the visiting room, sign in at the desk. There is no restroom is the waiting area. There are restrooms in the visiting room. If you would like a restroom key (to lock the door) you give them your driver’s license in exchange for the key.
There are several vending machines in the visiting room. There is also a change machine that rarely works. Bring one dollar bills. Sandwiches run about $3 each and there are 2 microwaves to heat them. Sometimes there are fresh fruit bowls and salads in the vending machines.
Fine Dining:
Husband says that the cafeteria isn’t too bad. Of course he prefers salads and vegetables of which there are plenty. He tells me that the food is a vast improvement over the food at the FDC. The meat leaves much to be desired but they don’t starve.