Event: Tots in Tents backpacking at Eno River State Park

For: Children age 0-6 + their families

Date and Time: Saturday, September 6th 9:00am - Sunday, September 7th 12:00pm

Trip Leader: Paisley Lunchick, Tots in Tents Trip Leader

Description: Join Parenting Off The Beaten Path for our first ever one-night backpacking Tots in Tents camping weekend! This one-night backpacking camping event is specifically designed for families with children ages 0-6 (older siblings welcome). Our trips are suitable for beginners and seasoned campers alike. Our objective is to support all families in expanding their young child’s experiences in nature.

This trip will operate differently than our traditional camping trips, including what is and is not provided. Please read the details of the trip carefully before signing up. You will be required to attend a pre-trip virtual meeting [date to be announced soon]. Due to the nature of the trip, spots are very limited.

More details will be posted in the coming weeks!

• Event Agenda

  • Saturday

    • Meet as a group at Visitors Center to check in

    • Group hike to campsite

    • Tent set up

    • Lunch (BYO)

    • Afternoon group activity (ex: hike, play in river, free play at campsite)

    • Dinner (BYO)

    • Campfire and marshmallows (provided)

    • Evening adult-only campfire

  • Sunday

    • Breakfast (BYO)

    • Free play at the campsite

    • Pack up by 12:00pm and hike out

• What We Provide

  • Connection and preparation support before the event

  • Group campsite rental

  • 1 parking space per family

  • Marshmallows for all adults/children (including vegan marshmallows)

  • All firewood, kindling, and tools needed for campfires

• What You Bring

  • Backpacking tent

  • Sleeping mats, bags/quilts

  • Camping chairs

  • Personal items: Clothing, toiletries, etc

  • Water and/or a way to filter water

  • Food: Saturday Lunch, Saturday Dinner, Sunday Breakfast, Snacks

  • Cooking supplies: camp stove, cookware, plates and utensils, water bottles, mugs (some of these supplies, like stoves, can be shared among campers)

Equitable pricing: Equitable pricing is rooted in trust and compassion between facilitators, families, and the community at large. We encourage families to honor their own financial health, which no one else can accurately measure. Equitable rates are slightly above market value and are for people who have greater access to financial resources. Sustainable rates are right at cost/market value. Accessible rates are below market value and are for people who have less access to financial resources.

The default price in our registration system is the equitable rate. Please use the codes below to access the sustainable and accessible rates as needed.

• Equitable rate - $50

• Sustainable rate - $40 (Code: CAMP40)

• Accessible rate - $30 (Code: CAMP30)

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