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Maine Backyard Campout Week

intro to camping
This year, the Maine Backyard Campout is scheduled for July 12,13 & 14 ( always the 2nd weekend in July).  The Backyard Campout is an initiative that was developed by the Maine Recreation and Parks Association in response to the Covid 19 pandemic. The campout has now become a wonderful tradition for many Maine communities and this year, South Portland will be participating!



Ways to participate:

 July 7th- Introduction to Camping Program: Brush up on your camping skills, just in time for the backyard campout! Our Park Ranger, Sean will be leading this program, which is setup to help you discover the fundamentals of camping as we delve into essential skills such as tent setup, what to pack, where to go, and camping recipes. We’ll finish off the program with the quintessential camping treat: s’mores!

This program is geared towards adults and kids 10 years or older, but younger kids are welcome at their parent's discretion.

July 8th-11th Learn about Camping
Keep an eye on our social media accounts for camping tips, fun camping facts, camping recipes, and much more. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram @sopoparksrec

July 12-14th Maine Backyard Campout Weekend
This is the weekend to join in with other families from all over the state to have a campout in your own back yard. Set up a tent, make some s'mores, and have fun camping! Make sure to share photos to social media using the tag #SOPOCAMPSOUT2024


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