Parish Campout in One Week!

I am happy and excited to announce that our first ever (that I am aware of...) Saint Agnes Parish campout is only one week away! (July 12-14 at Greenfield State Park)

In case you are on-the-fence and really not able to make up your mind about this whole "camping" thing, please remember that Greenfield, NH
is only 1.5 hours from Arlington.  You can come on Saturday, be a day-camper, and enjoy the fellowship with no strings attached!  Invite a friend, too!

No matter what or when you decide, if you are coming, you MUST fill out the information form, listed here, and to the right of the page.  This form includes some basic emergency information and a liability waiver.

Below are some resource pages, to make this event as inclusive and easy as possible for all skill sets of campers.  I hope they are a help to you.  If you have any more ideas, please post a comment.  Click on each link to open the page.

• Packing Brainstorm List
• Food Brainstorm List
• Rough Schedule and Prayer Resources
• Campground Map

Further campout details are here:

The dates for the Saint Agnes camping trip are July 12-14. We will plan to camp at Greenfield State Park in Greenfield, NH - about an hour-and-a-half drive from Arlington. This park has come highly recommended as a fun and easy park for family camping. The park features camping (with toilets/showers), hiking, swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and a camp store.

Make your reservations now! To get more information on the park and for a link to the reservations page (ReserveAmerica), see: http://www.nhstateparks.org/explore/state-parks/greenfield-state-park.aspx

• There are no cabins. You can bring a tent, rent a tent from REI, borrow a tent from a friend, or drive an RV (if you have one). Cost for a campsite per night is $25 + small fee. This is for two adults and their dependent children. If you plan on bringing a pet, please read the park's pet policy VERY CAREFULLY and be sure to reserve a site which allows pets... since most sites prohibit pets.
• Greenfield State Park Ranger "Harry" was extremely generous to answer my many questions over the phone. He is friendly and helpful, and I can't wait to stay at his park!Ranger Harry recommends the "Small Loop," sites 26-64 for families with small children, because it is a loop with little traffic and close walking distances.  For families with slightly older children, Ranger Harry recommends sites 220-227, 230 because they have a very beautiful pond view.
• This is our first ever Saint Agnes Family Group camping trip. Together, we will take on the great adventure of family camping! While we are really excited about this, we are using the good old KISS rule - Keep it Simple, Stupid. Therefore, we will distribute information about the campground, and a rough schedule of breakfast / activities / dinner / Sunday Masses, etc. However, each family will be primarily responsible for their own specific plans and accommodations. If you don't want to stay both nights - that's cool - come when you can. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for your own camping trip, camping gear, CAMPING FOOD, camping survival (hehe). We will not be caravanning or providing transportation. We will meet you there!

I will be happy to answer questions, post camping tips, attempt to anticipate concerns, etc. Feel free to contact me with questions at saintagnesfamilies [at] gmail.com. See you there!