Ward Activity: Ward Camp Out

One fun ward activity is the ward camp out. I remember a lot more of these planned when I was a child, then I do now. However, it is a great activity. A ward camp out can create opportunities to bring the ward closer. There is something about sitting around the fire and telling stories that really promotes bonding. If you are planning a ward camp out you will need to schedule a campground several months in advance. You will want to find a campground that is fairly close to the ward. You do not want to put undue strain … Continue reading

Indoor Campout

I am not a woodsy or outdoorsy person in the purest sense. I love being outdoors, for sure, cooking on the grill and enjoying the backyard or local park on a warm and pleasant spring, summer or fall day but the act of camping out – of actually SLEEPING outside is something that has never appealed to me – not even a little bit. Seriously, the bugs? No Thanks! But the communal act of being together and spending that time in a general woodsy calm is highly intriguing to me. I just wish there was a way to do it … Continue reading