We are trying to organize a Mother-Son "Campout". This will NOT be an overnight event, but rather a day (evening) of fun in the park with games and ending with a hay ride (in sept or Oct). What kind of ideas do you have for games, food, decorations, etc? Thanks!

Sack race, egg-roll, (you can buy 'em as a kit) lwn dart, badminton, jump ropes, sailboat kits (think oriental trading co has em), 3 legged race, softball game

If you can build fires- apples cored out with (red hot) or fruit of choice (or pie filling), campfire dinners (sliced potatoes, carrots, ground beef, corn, onions) these 2 wrapped in foil and cooked in the ashes of the fire or grill, then smores for dessert

For what age group and is it a "campout" or a "camp"?

The name might be a little confusing. "Camp" is pretty generic, but "campout" implies tents, fires, hiking, etc. or a least that type of theme.

Are you looking for camping activities (setting up tents, fire building, knots, etc.) or just general games/activities?

Just curious, SP, why not an overnight campout? Our first grade team has done one for the last three years at our school and everyone looks forward to it. It doesn't take very much work and everyone agrees it's better than any field trip and a lot less planning.

Just a thought.

Deb