Great American Campout

6/27/2015 to 6/28/2015 | Crowder State Park | Trenton, MO

Connect with nature for a fun and memorable night sleeping under the stars. Visitors wishing to spend the night should bring their own tents, sleeping bags and personal items. Attendees are also welcome to spend the evening and then head home at 10 p.m. The schedule for the evening will include:

3 p.m. – Overnight camper registration and camp set up/basics of camping

4 p.m. – Nature hike/hiking basics

5 p.m. – Cooking in the outdoors and crafts for kids

6 p.m. – Supper around the campfire

7 p.m. – S’mores and campfire stories

8 p.m. – Night hike

9 p.m. – The Night Sky

10 p.m.  – Quiet time

6 a.m. – Early morning hike

7 a.m. – Cooking in the outdoors part 2

8 a.m. – Breakfast

9 a.m. – End of event

Attendees must preregister by 3 p.m. on June 26. Overnight attendees will be required to pay a $2 per person camping fee. All attendees will be asked to bring a designated food item to contribute to the menu. Food items will be assigned when attendees register.

This event is being held in conjunction with the national Great American Campout, sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation. Click here for more information and to see a list of events being held in Missouri State Parks.