Detailed Information
MISSION
To provide resources and education about camping at a one day
event, while promoting that families try camping in Heritage
Park or their own backyard one night / year
DESCRIPTION
Learn everything about camping and even camp, at the Great
“Farmington Hills” Campout event in Heritage Park, Saturday,
June 14 – Sunday, June 15, 2008 (Father’s Day Weekend – Great
present for Dads). We are encouraging that families who have
never camped or have camped, spend the night outdoors in
Heritage Park or your own backyard! For more information, what
you need to camp, and various camping resources, visit
www.F2H.org. Together, the City of Farmington Hills, Farmington
Public Schools, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Girl Scouts of Metro
Detroit, Area Boy Scout Troops, Oakland County Parks, Metro
Parks, Farmington/Farmington Hills Optimist Club, Riverside
Kayak Connection, LLC, Sunflour Bakehaus, and others have
partnered up to make the 2nd Annual Great “Farmington Hills”
Campout, an experience you will always remember. We want to help
you try camping.
The Indoor Family has never camped and little Johnny Indoor
gets a flyer at school. All of Johnny Indoor's friends are
saying they are going to campout in their backyard. Then, Johnny
presents the idea to the Indoor parents. They say, "Camping!?!,
What?, Huh? Everyone’s camping? Outside?,...". Johnny forces the
idea and nags the Indoor parents so much that the family buys a
tent to put up in their backyard the day of the Great
“Farmington Hills” Campout, then they go to Heritage Park that
evening and experience some of the activities people do when
camping (in a campground), then they go home, a little more
prepared, to campout all night in their backyard. Three weeks
later, the Indoor Family goes on their first camping trip to an
actual campground. The next summer, the Indoor Family
compromises with the outdoors, they buy a RV, and begin camping
in the great outdoors!
DATE(s)
Saturday, June 14, 2008: Family Expo Event in Heritage Park –
Free to attend
Saturday June 14 – Sunday, June 15, 2008: Camp in Heritage
Park - $25/family/site; $5/Scout
TIME(s)
1 pm – 5 pm, June 14: Camp Registrants arrive and set up
campsites (in Heritage Park)
4 pm – 9:30 pm, June 14: Family Events in Heritage Park
(everyone is welcome)
8 am, June 15: Pancake Breakfast in Heritage Park for
people camping in Heritage Park or their own backyard
11 am, June 15: Checkout time! Camp Registrants must clean up
campsites and depart
CAMPSITE REGISTRATION
Registration Location: Campers register for a site through
the Costick Activities Center. Call 248-473-1800 for more
information or visit: F2H.org Campsite fee: $25/site. Tent
camping and a limited number of pop-up or 18’ campers (maximum)
are available Should inclement weather occur, it’s your choice
to camp. No refunds after June 9. Campsite Registration
includes: 1 campsite. Each campsite will receive a campsite
packet of information that includes camp rules, fun family
activities to do while camping (scavenger hunt, trail maps),
wrist bands for registered campers, map of Heritage Park,
special giveaways, (5) hot dogs/chips/drinks, entry in the $500
camp gear giveaway, plus more!
ITEMS TO BRING:
- Tent
- Sleeping Bags
- Camp Chairs
- Flashlight
- Camp Table
- First Aid Kit
- Insect Repellent
- Sunscreen
- Lantern
- Utensils
- Extra Clothes
- Tarp
- Cooler / ice
- Camera
RULES/INFORMATION
- You will be given your campsite number and campsite
packet upon arrival to Heritage Park Vehicles can be used to
drop off camping equipment at your site, then will be
directed to the parking lot
- Each campsite is 20x20 square foot – 2 tents allowed per
campsite
- No electricity is provided
- Individual campfires and above ground fire
pits/apparatuses are not permitted
- Campers may use camp stoves with propane or kerosene
(charcoal may be used in community grills only)
- Air conditioners and generators must be turned off after
10 pm
- No dump station is available (take your trash home)
- No alcoholic beverages permitted
- No dogs allowed in park
DETAILED ACTIVITIES TIME SCHEDULE:
View the detailed
schedule.
PARTNERS & INVOLVEMENT
City of Farmington Hills, Farmington Public Schools, Dick’s
Sporting Goods, Oakland County Parks, Metro Parks, Girl Scouts
of Metro Detroit, Boy Scout Troops, Riverside Kayak Connection,
LLC, Farmington/Farmington Hills Optimist Club, Sunflour
Bakehaus and others!
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