Great American Backyard Campout
June 25, 2010 by La Mama Naturale'
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Saturday, June 26th, is the Great American Campout!
Celebrate with your tots and get outdoors this weekend.
Get out a tent and flashlights & let your creative and imaginative side be your guide.
Let’s celebrate nature together…
” thousands of people across the nation will gather in their backyards, neighborhoods, communities and parks to take part in a one-night event that will provide an experience for all generations to connect with nature. You can join the Great American Backyard Campout whether you are an experienced camper or first-time campers. We have all you will need to get you ready to camp at your fingertips…”
Here are a few ideas:
- Go on a scavenger hunt for natures finest items: rocks, leaves, twigs etc.
- Don’t have a tent… create one using just a few fallen/cut branches.
- Roast marshmallows over the BBQ or if you have a fire pit… use it! Gotta have S’mores.
and the way we’ve always done it…
graham cracker + nutella + marshmallow creme.= SINFUL YUM!I
If you have time make homemade grahamn crackers & nutella…
do so!
& for the really ambitious you could do it all from scratch and make the marsh-y’s too!
(I know, I know! It’s a crazy thought to some… 
Whatever the case may be either homemade or store bought; it will surely put a smile to everyone’s face.
graham crackers + nutella + marshy’s = CAMPOUT, BLISS!!!! ;P
- Create a homemade sun jar.
- Play outdoor nostalgic games like Simon Says, Red, Light Green Light, Red Rover, Kick the Can, Steal the Bacon, Hopscotch, Freeze Tag
- & need more ideas here are 10 Tricks to Get Kids Outdoors!!!!
don’t forget to stargaze & howl at moon, come light’s out!
Do you have any plans to take your kids camping this summer?
We’re planning our yearly trip to Yosemite for next month…excited!
What are your favorite outdoor activities to do with your tots??
Hope you have a GREAT weekend, whatever your adventures may be!
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Julia @ Easy Eco To Go on Sun, 27th Jun 2010 6:35 am
A backyard camp out sounds great! My grandpa wants to take my husband and boys camping along with one of their cousins and I think that’s going to happen at the end of July. I’d like to go but this one is just for the guys so I’ll have to wait for another time. Actually, I’d like to go more than my husband, he’s only doing because he likes my grandpa so much.
Debi on Sun, 27th Jun 2010 10:19 am
What great ideas! Can’t wait to hear how your camping adventures in Yosemite go next month. We’re here now & the place is AMAZING! You’ll have a blast! Thanks for sharing some linky love!
evergreen(happy raw kitchen) on Sun, 27th Jun 2010 1:14 pm
Love the little “tootsies” peeking out from the tent
I bet they had fun playing in there.
Those Nutella S’mores sound incredible!
I always love the interesting links you post…thanks
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La Mama Naturale' on Mon, 28th Jun 2010 7:25 am
Hi Angela,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving all the wonderful comments lately. I really do appreciate them. Don’t ya just love them “tootsies”, too cute! Thanks. They had a ball. Though, Baby C was really enjoying running into the teepee and watching it go crashing down on brother….LOL! All in fun. The Nutella S’mores are amazingly sinful and delightful. I bet you could make a raw version, little miss CREATIVE you. MMmm! Glad you’re enjoying the links!! Have a wonderful week.
La Mama Naturale' on Mon, 28th Jun 2010 7:33 am
Hi Debi,
We camped out last year with the boys but it was a walk – in campsite and only for 2 days. This year will be much different. We’ll see, anyway. So glad to hear you’re having a great blast. ENJOY IT!
@Julia It was easy with the tots and so much fun …they had a lot of fun. A little hot, but hey! Hope the boys have a great time on their adventures. Wish we lived in your area…so many awesome places to camp!