camping

Sophia at Tall Timbers

We started packing a week or so ago. Sophia has never been to overnight camp, so this was a big deal making sure she had everything she needed. It took several shopping trips to get everything, but eventually we got it all packed into the 3 bags that were suggested. A large duffel or tote
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This past May I taught my first Wilderness First Aid class.  I was fortunate to have an awesome group of Girl Scout leaders who wanted a class that I was looking forward to teaching! We had 1 evening class and then they were able to reserve a Boy Scout camp in Tamworth, NH.  We camped
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I haven’t posted much lately, nor have I been on Facebook much. The reason? I’ve been offline working at Camp Seawood. We don’t carry our cell phones at camp. Camping is about the outdoors and doing fun campy stuff. It’s not about posting and following all my friends online. I’ve slept outdoors in a tent,
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Last week I bought a teepee tent. It was a total impulse splurge purchase, for $49.88 at Walmart it was a deal! Totally cheaper than the nice Coleman tent I bought Jacob on Amazon to take to Boy Scout camp. But … the cheap price tag meant it wasn’t the perfect tent. No screen door.
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Hidden Valley Camp
Hidden Valley Camp

A few weeks ago Jacob attended his first week at Boy Scout camp. I will honestly admit, we were a little nervous. How would he do? He’s never been to overnight camp, just day camp. Our worries were completely unfounded. He had an awesome time! He wants to go again next year. I’m super thrilled
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