This weekend we had Cousin's Camp over here at Casa Camacho.
You might remember
last year's camp. During the year, it is difficult to get the cousins together for sleepovers....so in the summer, my sister-in-law and I try to have some one-on-one time with the kids.
I had a whole theme planned out and activities until I was talking with my nephew and he said that he had never camped out in a tent before.
So, I decided to change it to a Cousin's Camp OUT.
The table was just stuff I collected from around the house. I had everything except for the green $1 Tablecloth that I bought and the plaid cups which were 4th of July cups at Party City and on clearance right now.
I made this fun cake for dessert. I found the idea off of FamilyFun.com
Flashlights for Tag in the dark. I bought these off of Oriental Trading....never buy them, ever. The light lasts about 5 minutes each. Next time, I will either invest in flashlights to keep each year or do what we do in Girl Scouts and have them bring their own....for more fun!
I made a big bowl on S'more Trail Mix....then I put it into bags for the next day's lunch. This was the leftover. I love this stuff...no leftovers for very much longer.
I also bought binoculars from Oriental Trading Co. These actually worked. The strap comes off easily, but it's a quick fix.
Printed decorations....cheap and cute.
The kiddos decided to have Sleeping Bag Races.
Meals were quick.
Dinner: Hotdogs, Bananas and Frito Boats {chili and cheese and spoon put straight into bag}
Breakfast: Waffles, Scrambled Eggs and Fruit
Lunch: Brown Bags with PB & J's, Trail Mix, Juice Box
Dessert: S'mores, Cake and Watermelon
My husband was a nerd for Halloween, hence the hat and suspenders below. The kids took turns wearing them. They make their own fun...!
The last thing I purchased from Oriental Trading were these Fabric Backpacks which were a great deal. My only complaint {I cringe at complaining but just so you know what I envisioned} was they are called Blank Backpacks on the site so I thought they were "Blank" and the kids fill them in. But they came with a bear picture on them. The older kids flipped them over and drew with fabric markers their own pictures....but I just thought they were blank. Yes, the picture showed a complete, filled in backpack...but I just thought it was to show that you draw on them.
The cousin's having Dessert.
Time for Campfire Songs.
Roasting Marshmallows for S'mores.
The Cousins were in charge of bringing the S'mores.
Sleeping in the tent.
They put up and took down the tent with help.
The next morning, we went on a Scavenger Hunt.
What my husband did was get up early and took pictures of things in our neighborhood. He then came home and made a checklist with the pictures and printed one for each of the kids. They took their backpacks with a water bottle and binoculars and a pencil to check off.
In back of our housing track is a soccer field, so we walk over there alot.
Today they Rested, did Wheelbarrow Races, played Freeze Tag and chased Dragonflies.
Since they took down the tent, we also put up our pool in the back to swim for a time filler.
They had their Sack Lunches with their names so they can nibble whenever hungry.
They got certificates that said they "Survived Cousin's Camp Out."
For time fillers, they also colored and play with sidewalk chalk, etc...!
It was a Good Cousin's Camp OUT this year. My kids were really looking forward to it. They love spending time with their cousins.
I remember spending summers with my cousins. It is something you remember always...!
