Get out of the house and into a tent for the weekend! Pack up the tent, some extra clothes and makings for s’mores and enjoy a night with the family and a few new friends.

GREAT AMERICAN CAMP OUT

Saturday, July 16 / 4:00 pm – Sunday, July 17 / 10:00 am

@ Hines Drive, Westland

Get ready to camp out and enjoy activities like nature hikes, scavenger hunt, campfire, craft and game areas, and outdoor showing of Encanto.

MAYBURY FAMILY CAMP OUT

Saturday, July 16 / 12:00 pm – Sunday, July 17 / 12:00 pm

Saturday, August 13 / 12:00 pm – Sunday, August 14 / 12:00 pm

@ Maybury State Park, Northville

Grab the family and enjoy a 24 hour camping trip at Maybury State Park. Enjoy fun activities such as a nature hike, fishing contest, crafts, campfire, s ‘mores and more! The only food provide by Northville Parks and Recreation is breakfast on Sunday morning and s’mores on Saturday night. Any additional food is the responsibility of the campers.

GREAT OUTDOOR BACKYARD CAMP OUT

Saturday, July 16 / 12:00 pm – Sunday, July 17 / 12:00 pm

@ Sterling Heights Nature Center

This fun-filled overnight event is for everyone from camping enthusiasts to first-time campers! Upon arrival and the completion of campsite set-up, each family will be given a map to different stations with fun activities, crafts and challenges. Journey to hug a tree, make moth goop, enjoy trail mix s’mores, name that nut, cast a fishing rod challenge, star chart craft, and more! In addition, the archery range will be open, please do not bring your own equipment, and closed-toe shoes are required. There will be a campfire in the evening. When you awake on Sunday, participants will have an opportunity to go on a self-guided fun trail that will get you moving in the morning, followed by a continental breakfast.

CAMPING ON THE CUT

Saturday, July 23 / 6:00 pm – Sunday, July 24 / 10:00 am

@ Dequindre Cut, Detroit

Join Detroit Up North and the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy on Saturday, July 23rd for Camping on the Cut. This 21+ camping experience will feature music, outdoor games, camp fires and s’more all on the Dequindre Cut! This exclusive experience provides the opportunity to enjoy the Dequindre Cut after it closes from 10PM – 6AM.

HARVEST FAMILY CAMP OUT

Friday, September 23 / 5:00 pm – Saturday, September 24 / 9:00 am

@ Outdoor Adventure Center, Detroit

Like many of our awesome state parks, we will be incorporating a harvest theme for this campout. Campers are encouraged to use fall decorations at their sites, children are encouraged to bring and wear their costumes for a parade, and campers are encouraged to bring treats for a trick-or-treat event (prepackaged only; nothing homemade, please). Crafts will have an autumn theme. S’mores kits, crafts, a guided hike and a pancake breakfast will be provided for every registered guest.

Camp when you can! Here are some local campsites to check out when you plan your own evening under the stars.

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