The Summer Backyard Campout takes place at Swift-Cantrell Park and features camping under the night sky as well as backyard games, dinner, s’mores, breakfast, campfire entertainment, stargazing, a movie, and more.
Admission:
$30 per campsite and includes a hot dog dinner and biscuit breakfast. Advanced registration is required. Only tent camping is allowed – no open air sleeping. Participants will need to bring their own tent. Only one tent is allowed per campsite.
Date:
- Check In: Friday, May 17, 2024 between 5 pm and 6 pm
- Check Out: Saturday, May 18, 2024 between 8 am and 9 am
Schedule:
- Friday, May 17, 2024
- 5 pm – Camper Check-In Begins
- 6 pm – Camper Check-In Ends
- 6 pm – Dinner
- 7 pm – Activities Begin
- 8:30 pm – Outdoor Movie – Shrek (PG)
- 10:30 pm – Campfires Extinguished
- 11 pm – Lights Out
- Saturday, May 18, 2024
- 7 am – Breakfast
- 8 am – 9 am – Camper Check Out
What to bring:
- Tent with rainfly
- Ground cloth or tarp
- Sleeping bags (or sheets and blankets) and pillows
- Camping pad, air mattress or extra blankets to sleep on
- Clothing appropriate for the weather
- Pajamas, sweats or other sleepwear
- Personal items (toiletries, prescription medications, etc.)
- Beverages (drinking water will be available)
- Flashlight or lantern
- Bug spray
- Small trash bag
- Card games or books (optional)
- Camera (optional)
Fires:
Individual fires and open flames are not allowed at campsites. There will be several community campfires for group gathering.
Address:
Swift-Cantrell Park
3140 Old 41 Hwy NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
- Parking will be available on-site. Vehicles cannot be used to drop-off equipment at the campground. Equipment will need to be carried or rolled to the campground from the parking lot.
For more information, please call (770) 422-9714.
Backyard Campout is hosted by Kennesaw Parks & Recreation in support of the National Wildlife Federation’s efforts to encourage children and families to experience the outdoors and connect with nature.
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