Kennesaw to Hold First Backyard Campout

The City of Kennesaw along with Boy Scout Troop 002 invites local families to participate in an overnight camping experience at Swift-Cantrell Park on Saturday, May 4. The event is hosted in support of the National Wildlife Federation’s “Be Out There” campaign, an annual effort encouraging children and families to experience the outdoors and connect with nature.

The Backyard Campout will kick off on Saturday with the city’s 2013 Outdoor Movie Series presentation of Disney/Pixar's Brave, and will run through the morning of Sunday, May 5. Campers will have the opportunity to experience a model camp site, observe camping equipment demonstrations, and participate in a variety of recreational games, crafts, campfire songs and storytelling activities.

Only tent camping will be allowed. Pop-up campers, RVs, or open air sleeping is not permitted. Each camp site is approximately 10’ x 10’ (with a 10’ buffer between each camp site). Participants must bring their own tent, not to exceed the floor size of the camp site, one tent per camp site.

All participants under the age of 17 must be accompanied in their tent by their parent/legal guardian or other family member over the age of 18.

The registration fee is $10 per camp site (advance registration is required). A limited number of camp sites are available.

Swift-Cantrell Park is located at 3140 Old 41 Hwy.

For event details and registration information, visit www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec or call the Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department at 770-422-9714.