Grand Camp

Also known as Cousins Camp, or Grandkids Camp…whatever you call it, the kids will call it FUN!

Why Grand Camp?

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Deepen relationships with younger generations

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Provide time for cousins to form friendships

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Enjoy experiences that will become fond memories for all

Welcome to Sycamore Springs Park

Bring together the grandkids for a fun camping experience filled with activities, laughs, and great family time.

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Helpful Hints

We offer discounted weekday rates Sunday through Thursday, allowing for one to five-night camps! PLUS Planning and activity suggestions with starter pages.

Plan & share a schedule daily
Use a responsibility chart to involve everyone
An outdoor handwashing & water station is convenient
Pre-camp tips for parents
Packing list (starter list included)
Suggest labeling everything
Info on medicines & special dietary needs

Making it Easy

Sycamore Springs Park is perfect for your Grand Camp. Our easily accessible park and campground offer a variety of activities fit for any kind of outing you’re looking for! Getting the kids together in the outdoors is ideal and we can make it easy with:

Spacious campsites (RV to tent)
Lots of open space
20 Playgrounds for all ages – one within sight of each campsite
Free firewood
River for wading, exploring, and fishing
Ponds for fishing and relaxing by
Trails for walking and exploring
The village – two playhouses and a furnished one-room schoolhouse
Low weekday camping rates
Free shelter houses for “under roof” activities

Craft Starters

Decorate a t-shirt, bandana, drawstring bag
Make marshmallow shooters
Make star charts
Paint rocks to put around campground
Make/Decorate a walking stick
Leaf painting
Nature art creations & creatures
Bead necklaces with outdoor themes

First Day Suggestions

Create and bring a fun camp banner
Welcoming activities or ceremony
Define the camp rules and guidelines
Decorate a drawstring bag or camp shirt

Activity Ideas

There’s so much to see and do at Sycamore Springs Park! It might be tempting to schedule every last second of your trip, but we recommend a balance of scheduled activities and free time. Here are some of our favorite activities to spark your imagination!

Bike riding
Nature hikes (trees, flowers etc)
Scavenger hunt
Fishing
Orienteering*

Bring some outdoor games. Possible ones to make include:
Tic-Tac-Toe
Giant Jenga
Beanbag ladder toss
Chalk/chalk board
Bowling with recycled bottles
Ring Toss
Ice block treasure hunt

Menu Planning

Bring some food pre-cooked (beef stew, soup, BBQ, etc)
Campfire meals like foil dinners, hotdogs on a stick, etc
Involve older kids in planning as well as cooking
Plan menu a month or more in advance to take advantage of sales

KEEP IT SIMPLE!