Camp Out

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

It's not too late. Did you know that June 27th is Great American Backyard Campout day? Pitch a tent in your yard/on your roof/in your living room, feel at one with nature, create memories.

My husband and his sister have endless stories of camping when they were kids. There is some campground whose name, if you say it, will cause them and my in-laws to erupt into fits of giggles for, literally, hours! (The name? Rathtrevor). Why not make some similar memories for you and your brood. Even if you're just in your yard and your hairdryer is right upstairs...!

It's the ultimate "staycation." And if that's not enough, take this to heart: Some people say that our kids' generation is the very first that will come of age, primarily, indoors. And myriad studies link the lack of unstructured playtime to childhood obesity, reduced creativity, and a lack of self-sufficiency.

Pitch a tent--pitch it anywhere--and spend some time together. More information here.
7 comments:
Jasmine said...

One word: SMORES! Great idea!

Anonymous said...

I'm in the same situation, my husband grew up camping and I would go with him for the sake of his nostalgia at first but now I have grown to really love it. Plus, let's be honest it's cheap vacation!!

E said...

Cool idea

Aziza said...

I really hate camping. But man do my children and husband love it! Almost enough to make me hate it less. Almost.

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

Our whole neighborhood does this in a park together, it's a great tradition to start. I have found that Indians in particular are prone to camping--I wonder why!

Anonymous said...

what a cool idea, thanks, I think we will all "camp" on our porch this weekend!

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