Event: Tots in Tents camping at Falls Lake State Park

For: Children age 0-6 + their families

Date and Time: Friday, September 26th 3:00pm - Sunday, September 28th 12:00pm

Trip Leader: Kelly Partner, Founder of Parenting Off The Beaten Path

Description: Join Parenting Off The Beaten Path for our next Tots in Tents camping weekend! This two-night tent 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.

• Event Agenda

  • Friday afternoon

    • Arrival and tent set up

    • Dinner (BYO)

    • Campfire and marshmallows (provided)

    • Evening adult-only campfire

  • Saturday

    • Breakfast (provided)

    • Morning group activity (ex: guided hike, lake, visitor center museum)

    • Free play at campsite, lunch (BYO), rest

    • Afternoon group activity (ex: hike, lake, visitor center museum)

    • Free play at campsite

    • Dinner (BYO)

    • Campfire and marshmallows (provided)

    • Evening adult-only campfire

  • Sunday

    • Breakfast (provided)

    • Free play at the campsite

    • Pack up and depart by 12:00pm

• What We Provide

  • Connection and preparation support before the event

  • Activity planning

  • Group campsite rental

  • 1 parking space per family

  • Breakfast for all adults/children x 2 mornings (including alternatives for dietary restrictions)

  • Instant coffee packets, creamer, and hot chocolate packets (BYO mugs)

  • Marshmallows for all adults/children x 2 nights (including vegan marshmallows)

  • All firewood, kindling, and tools needed for campfires

  • Communal outdoor toys (trucks, animals, balls, mud kitchen tools)

  • Communal board books/picture books

• What You Bring

  • Tent

  • Sleeping mats

  • Sleeping bags, blankets, pillows

  • Camping chairs

  • Personal items: Clothing, toiletries, etc

  • Food: Lunches, Dinners, Snacks (*breakfast provided)

  • Cooking supplies: camp stove, pots/pans, cooler/ice, plates and utensils, reusable mugs, water bottles.

  Full suggested packing list can be found here.

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 - $70

• Sustainable rate - $50 (Code: CAMP50)

• Accessible rate - $35 (Code: CAMP35)

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