How We Do: Glamping (Glamorous Camping)

What is glamping? Why, I'm glad you asked. Glamping is a term used to describe glamorous camping. For an 8 year olds slumber party it is a super fun and easy theme! Think all things camping and then make them comfy and girly. We skipped the pink and purple this year, as she is now too old for that, and went for the campfire colors of yellow, orange, and red.

WELCOME TABLE:

To make sure everyone had all needed items and to make sure I had all the parents contact information, I set up a welcome table.... It consisted of a bandanna, plain white T, and an information card for the parents to fill out. We called it "Camper Registration".

FOOD:

Campfire cupcakes- They tasted marvelous! Chocolate cupcakes with marshmallow fluff injected into the middle of them and red and yellow frosting on top.

The Buffet- Hot dogs, BBQ chicken legs, baked beans, pasta salad, chips, and kool aid in a 5 gallon container...lasted all night.

ACTIVITIES:

Tye-Dying T-shirts is a cinch when you get the spray dye from Hobby Lobby! Simply wrap your rubber bands around and spray your heart away.

Flashlight Tag: Items needed....Flashlights and a yard....make sure they are coated head to toe with bug spray though.

Karaoke: Luckily last year we got a karaoke machine for her 7th birthday, but the tiny screen wasn't working for six girls. I used a projector and connected it to the computer and connected to www.youtube.com . It's amazing how many clean version songs have fun karaoke lyrics on there. We just used the machine for the microphones. Of course, this led to a dance party!

MOVIE:

We used the same projector, computer and speakers to project Camp Nowhere...the best camp movie ever...onto the side of the garage under our shelter. The girls watched from their beds and the adults chilled in our zero gravity reclining lawn chairs. Throw in some chips and popcorn and they were in heaven.

SLEEPING QUARTERS:

Tents and hard ground? I don't think so! We brought twin mattresses out under our picnic shelter and sat them on top of quilts then covered them with bedding and plush pillows. Dark of night and starlight? Uh, no! No flashlights needed, except for flashlight tag, when you have elegant outdoor string lights hanging from the rafters.

Although rain moved us inside before the night was over, a good time was had by all, especially since there aren't any bugs inside.