"Low Stakes Campout" - Introduction to Tent Camping

Description

This event is an outdoor, introductory overnight tent camping program led by the Mesa Park Rangers. Your group registration fee includes the use of one reserved tent that sleeps up to four people, although you are welcome to bring your own. This also covers hot chocolate or cider, a light campfire dinner with a cobbler dessert, and breakfast the next morning. Participants will have the opportunity to try campfire building, using camp stoves, propane lanterns, Dutch oven cooking, tent set-up and takedown, and other basic outdoor skills. Participants will show up between 5PM and 6PM on Friday night. After check in is campsite section and learning how to set up the tents on the fenced-in soccer fields. We will build a campfire together, share a light supper of hot dogs around the fire, and share fellowship and games under the stars. The Rangers will cook breakfast on Saturday morning and help to take down camp sites. Families can expect to leave the site before 10AM on Saturday. At least one adult is required to attend per group. Families bringing children ages 5-12 are recommended so we can develop practical skills and introduce a new generation to the fun of tent camping.The Park Rangers will provide the following: one water-resistant tent per group, coolers of drinking water, evening food, dishes, cookware, cleaning supplies, and breakfast.We recommend you bring the following for each person attending: sleeping bag or sheet and multiple warm blankets, ground pad or cot or air mattress, pillow, cozy sleepwear, a toothbrush, flashlight, jacket and hat, water bottle, a mug for hot beverages, and a folding chair. The December events will likely be cold at night and although unlikely, it may drop below freezing. Please only register if you are willing to bring jackets, extra blankets, and colder weather sleeping bags. For questions about this program, please contact the Park rangers at ParkRangers@mesaaz.gov with subject: CAMPOUT or call 480-644-2914 to leave a message.