Family & Friends Campout!

Dates: July 19-21

3 Days / 2 Nights - Includes Breakfasts & Dinners

$190 per family

or $95 /individual

(Or consider our community barter program)

The Trip

Family & Friends campout!!!

What: Three days, two nights of great food, awesome vibes, and good friends! Join us this summer as we take over a whole campground near Big Bear in the San Bernardino Forest. Outdoors activities for the kiddos, breakfasts & dinners included, memories guaranteed.

When: July 19-21

Where: Lobo Group Campground

A gorgeous setting nestled among the pines in the San Bernardino National Forest near Big Bear. The campground offers a great mix of wilderness and accessibility and is equidistant from Los Angeles and San Diego. The U.S. Forest Service maintains potable water and flush toilets at this site.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Who: All ages

This is an all age adventure for families and friends! No outdoors or camping experience necessary, just a positive attitude and willingness to spend a weekend outdoors with fun, supportive peeps.

Included in your RSVP:

  • A spacious site

    • Up to two tents per family. One parking spot included (Need space for an additional car? Please reach out!)

  • Breakfasts & dinners

  • Firewood for group bonfire

  • Basecamp (basic kitchen equipment, charging station, music, etc.)

  • Camp activities + unstructured time to explore, unwind, read, hike, etc.

To bring:

  • Each family is responsible for its own camping equipment. (Full packing list below.)

    • Don’t have a tent, sleeping bags or … anything? No sweat, you can rent the big stuff (see below) and with a heads up we can likely help you out with smaller odds and ends.

  • Lunches, snacks & beverages of choice

  • Reusable dishware + cutlery + cups

    • We try to minimize waste. We’ll have a basic wash station set up to clean dishes.

  • Personal effects, toiletries, towels, etc.

  • Folding chairs

TENTATIVE ITINERARY

  • Day 1: Arrive at the site as early as 2pm. Set up your camp (or help someone set up theirs), explore the area, play games, make a new friend. Dinner + bonfire and s’mores.

  • Day 2: Group breakfast. Guided fun, creative & adventure activities, free time to hike, explore, read, hang, etc. BYO lunch. Group dinner + bonfire, storytelling & s’mores in the evening.

  • Day 3: Breakfast. Morning hang & activities. Break camp and depart by noon.

Packing List

Gear

Note: If you need gear (tents, bags, sleeping pads, etc.) and aren’t ready to buy we recommend checking out Lower Gear for rentals. We have no affiliation but the company is helpful on the phone, ships nationwide, and their prices are very reasonable.

Essential:

  • Tent

  • Sleeping bags

  • Sleeping pads

  • Headlamps

  • Folding chairs

  • Water bottles

  • First aid kit + medications

  • Sunscreen & sun protection

Consider bringing:

  • Day pack (for hikes, etc.)

  • Hydration bladder (if you fancy a longer hike)

  • A good book or two

  • Lantern (nice to have in your tent, we’ll have lighting for main areas)

  • Non-electronic play materials to share

  • Hand sanitizer (we’ll have some, nice to have your own_)

  • Camping Hammocks

Please leave at home:

  • Screens for kids!

  • Bad vibes

  • Drugs

Food

Breakfast (Sat & Sun) & Dinner (Fri & Sat) included in your RSVP. You’re welcome to use our stove and cookware whenever it’s free.

  • Reusable plates, bowls, cutlery & cups for your crew

  • Lunches for your crew (we suggest easy stuff, e.g. pb&j or deli sandwiches)

  • Snacks (e.g., trail mix, chips, dried fruit, hummus, veggies, fruit)

  • Any alcohol & beverages for your group (water avail on site)

Clothing

Please check the weather report before you leave. July is the warmest month of the year in Big Bear, with daytime temps averaging high 70s or low 80s. Nights cool down and can dip into the 40s so layering is key and warm clothes are always important to have in the mountains. Rain is always a possibility — again, pay attention to the forecast and please feel encouraged to ask questions!

  • T-shirts

  • Long sleeve shirts

  • Comfortable pants to hike and lounge in (yoga pants, hiking pants, tights, etc.)

  • Underwear

  • Sweatshirts / sweaters for chilly evenings

  • Warm Jacket

  • Sun protection (hats, sunglasses, sunscreen)

  • Socks (for hiking and for cozying at camp, wool are best)

  • Hiking boots, hiking shoes or tennis shoes

  • Sandals or slippers for camp (nice to have, not essential)