Germantown has a community camp out in a local park (a playground, baseball field-type park--not a typical camp out place) once every summer. I've been wanting to do it each year and finally got around to it! Daniel happened to be at Youth Conference, but that didn't stop me. It is kind of like camping in your back yard and no cooking was involved, so it was pretty simple.
Yes, I had to pace my energy level and bring a variety of snacks, but it all worked out great. And the kids helped out a lot! They've really learned to step up and pitch in.
We set up the tent in the early afternoon then came back for games in the evening! The leaders had lots of fun activities for a variety of ages. All my kids had a lot of fun! We had a Subway dinner and then did crafts. They also had clowns come in and make balloons and do face painting. After all that, at dusk they played "Despicable Me" outside. (Much more of Germantown showed up for this part.) Following the movie was a flashlight candy hunt for the campers. Talk about fun! They even provided breakfast at the park pavilion in the morning. My kids all thanked me endlessly for taking them. Well kiddos, you're welcome! I'm sure we'll be back next year!
Andrew got some wicked flames.
This is just a warning to my brother, BILL (aka Billy Boy in his younger years), for his future if he doesn't behave in grad school.
Abby's flower.
The kids decorated compass key chains and the girls and I made this family nature sign.
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