Environmental Center

ESSEX COUNTY SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESERVATION ANNUAL
FAMILY CAMPOUT
Starting Saturday, June 1 at 12PM to Sunday, June 2 at 11am
Activities are designed for children ages 4 through 12. Families with young
children seeking a nature-intensive outdoor experience are invited to register for
the 9th annual SMR Family Campout, taking place at Summit Field in Essex
County South Mountain Reservation. Co-sponsored by the South Mountain Conservancy & Essex
County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs, this event features programming from
the Essex County Environmental Center, nature games, animal exhibits from Essex County Turtle
Back Zoo, guided hikes, kids’ exploration and crafts, live music, a campfire with stories, morning yoga
and a Sunday breakfast. For more information, please email familycampout@somocon.org. Advanced
registration is required. Stay up-to-date by signing up for the South Mountain Conservancy eBulletin
at www.somocon.org. Fee: $50 per family (up to 5 family members).