Camping Cub Scout Style

I DID IT!

I camped a whole night out in the woods and didn't die!  We had such a great time and I was way more worked up about it then I needed to be.  I have to say I slept TERRIBLY but I wasn't the only one!  My sister came along and I think she definitely left with a new found appreciation for "Roughing it!"

 

Here is a photo montage of our wonderful 24 hours in the wilderness!

 

In his brand new uniform

My little scout
 



Saluting the flag during the flag up ceremony

Geology lesson from a real geologist



Finding rocks
(we planted them, quartz is not just laying around on the ground at a scout camp)

Our nature hike

This was where we had out camp fire on Saturday night. 
It really was beautiful!
 

Preparing to shoot a BB gun for the first time. 
Glasses are a must, safety first!

Looking like a seasoned marksman! 
This was his favorite part of the whole trip!

Ready for a "good" night sleep after a long day

 

We made it through and had fun doing it.  I have to say I am not dreading the spring camp out now.  I know what to expect and I know what to bring.  Other then the raccoon scratching at our tent in the middle of the night, I was okay with being in the woods.  The food was good, I was not cold at all, and I found a flushable toilet at the mess hall.  All was well for this girl when I found that!  I did this for my son and I will definitely do it again!

 

Has anyone else done something way out of their comfort zone for their child/children?

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Leaving My Comfort Zone...................Camping!

 

Well I may be crazy but making my son happy is my top priority so I am doing the unthinkable.......I am going camping with him this weekend for the Cub Scout camp out!  I know, everyone I have told has asked me what shoes I am wearing because I never wear anything without a heel except to workout so frankly I am asking myself the same thing!

 

I am not the type of person at all who would voluntarily go on an overnight camping trip.  To me camping includes a celebrity sized RV with cable and air conditioning! 

I wouldn't mind sleeping here!

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I remember rolling up to summer camp and asking my mother where the hotel was.  Needless to say the hotel was nowhere to be found! 

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So when my husband was unable to make it to the camp out I said I would do it.  My son is sooooo excited to go and I am sure it will be a fun time once I get there. 

I have been preparing for the camp out for over a week.  I am the proud owner of a 4 person tent on the suggestion of a coworker who camps regularly.  I guess the 2 person barely fits two people and I need my space!  I bought sleeping bags, head lamps, bug spray, and hiking boots for my son.  I still need to make a trip to the store to buy myself some footwear that is appropriate for the great outdoors.  In all honestly I am a habitual over packer so I will likely be way too over prepared for one night in the wilderness but better safe then sorry!

The day and night are filled with fun activities for the boys.  I am definitely bringing my camera to capture the beauty of nature this time of year. 

 

Does anyone have any tips for a first time camper?  

Anything I must take with me?

I need all the tips I can get, wish me luck!