Camping week is always a great pleasure! Four times now we have gathered all the willing local homeschooling families for several days of camping and activities. Some families come out for the day. If my count is correct, twelve families camped for part or all of the week and several more came for one or more of the daytime activities. Some dads camped all week, coming and going as necessary, but several also dropped off their families and then came at the end to help them pack up.
We arrived Sunday night and several families were already there although the week did not officially begin until Monday afternoon. We got settled in by dark.
The days passed quickly and pleasantly, filled with bike riding, crafts, hiking, swimming, ladder ball, badminton, card games, board games, movie night, potluck, and lots more excitement. All the excitement did not preclude plenty of time for relaxing, though. I hung about in the hammock and at various shady campsites.
The kids all enjoyed playing with their good friends and strengthened newer friendships as well. I did the same - most of my good friends were there. One crazy card game night ended the week for me! Friday morning was occupied with packing up and we headed out around 1pm.
We enjoyed our new camper and it was easy to set up. Our site was very buggy; next year we'll want some tiki torches or something else for the skeeters. We will likely set up the tent next year just to be able to keep some stuff in it - six people in a popup is really bursting at the seams, especially when you factor in a week's worth of clothes (and laundry too!).
The weather was perfect - hot the first day and the last, but in between lovely weather - not too cold or too hot. No rain, either!
Camping Week next year can't come soon enough!
8 years ago
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Your camping sounds lovely indeed. It really is fun camping with other families, isn't it?
Sounds like you really enjoyed yourself!
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