The original item was published from March 27, 2020 11:02 AM to March 27, 2020 11:10 AM
Good Morning!!
Today is a fun day around the world. Kammock, an outdoor goods store, is encouraging people to camp at home this week amid the COVID-19 outbreak. They have designated March 27 National Camp at Home Day, and they're calling for the community to come together. Whether it's a living room pillow fort or a backyard base camp, they are encouraging us to get creative and have a fun day camping. Other major outdoor companies are also joining the cause, like REI and posting their pictures on Facebook. I too will be doing this challenge tonight. I'm excited to share my experience with you in the blog.
This challenge really makes me excited. I am a huge outdoor person and love to go camping. I had the privilege of backpacking in Yosemite last summer and touring other beautiful National Parks. It was a dream of mine. We saw three bears, beautiful water falls, and stood on top of the tallest mountains. I was walking in the foot steps of my hero John Muir and I was in love with it.
Camping is all about making memories and getting away. Even though we can't really "get away" this is a opportunity to make some lasting memories with our kids and have a little fun. There are a ton of amazing snack recipes that you can do with your kids to prepare for tonight. This is one of my favorite granola recipes.
1 cup of oats
1 cup of almonds
1 cup of walnut
1/4 cup of sun flower seeds
3 table spoons of butter
Cinnamon to taste
3 tablespoons of maple syrup
Mix all the ingredients together and spread it out on a nonstick baking pan. Place in a 325 degree oven for 15 mins. You can add whatever nuts or dried fruits you want to the recipe. Get creative and enjoy!!
I really hope you join me in this challenge. It's a break from the new normal that we are experiencing and gives your kids something to look forward too. Take the sleeping bags out of the closet, charge the headlamps, build a campsite and let the kids be involved. Build the most epic pillow forts, tell spooky stories around the glow of a lantern and dress to impress in your best camping attire. Make sure you tag us in your photos on the Emporia Rec Center Facebook page. Have fun and happy camping!!
Tiffany
Program Supervisor