Phoenix- On Tuesday, Arizona State Parks and Trails is opening registration for fall dates of the award-winning Arizona’s Family Campout. This amazing program offers families of all ages the chance to enjoy outdoor activities during a weekend camping experience – with all equipment provided!

Registration will open on Tuesday, August 1 for event dates beginning in September. Campouts fill up quickly, so early registration is encouraged. The Family Campout Program teaches families the basics of tent camping, as well as various outdoor activities such as kayaking, archery, geocaching, astronomy, and more! Arizona State Parks and Trails provides the equipment for the activities and tent camping in each park. Events also include a service project to teach conservation and preservation to new outdoor recreationists. This is an exciting experience for kids to discover the joy of time spent outside.

Three events this season offer participants the chance to camp in parks that are normally only open for day use, making these locations even more exclusive. Wake up in Slide Rock, Tonto Natural Bridge, or Oracle state parks and take in a view most don’t see! Families have raved about the program, saying “I would give the program 8 out of 5 stars” and “This program is so unique and cool.”

Family Campouts offer valuable lessons to any family interested in learning more about the outdoors. For just $90 for a family of four, kids can experience many different fun activities in Arizona’s amazing state parks. Children must be over 5 years old. Families can register for one event per season, and two campouts total. The activities vary depending on the park, participant ages, and weather conditions, but all guarantee a fantastic outdoor adventure.

Visit AZStateParks.com/Family to learn more about the program, see more reviews from previous families, and register for a fall date.