(Canton, MI – July 22, 2014) Canton-area families got an opportunity to enjoy some outdoor summer fun Friday, July 18 when Canton Leisure Services hosted a Family Movie Camp Out Night at Heritage Park.
More than 400 attendees filled the park to take part in the event, with 88 families setting up tents and staying the night. Campers were treated to an outdoor big-screen showing of the movie Despicable Me 2, as well as themed activities, crafts and snacks throughout the evening.
“It was an exciting night, and we had wonderful weather,” said Jennifer Girard, Canton Leisure Services Recreation Specialist. “Lots of families and friends enjoyed our minion-themed activities. We look forward to seeing even more families out for another great Camp Out event next summer!”
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Local dad Josh Brien brought his 3-year-old and 4-year-old to the park for their first camping experience. He said the variety of activities made the Camp Out a blast for his little ones. "We got here and the kids went in the bounce houses, and now they’re getting their faces painted,” Brien said. “They’re really excited!”
A pair of bounce houses from Awesome Bounce, face painting by D&M Art Studio, entertainment from Ray Champion, and crafts and games provided by Canton Leisure Services staff provided plenty for families to do before the movie and overnight stay. S’mores, snacks provided by PRO Martial Arts and hot dogs from Cruisin’ Custom Coneys, as well as pancakes by Chris Cakes in the morning, kept hungry campers satisfied.
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Girard said the event was a fun way for kids to try out camping while still being a new experience for more seasoned campers. “We had many first-time campers, and it’s a rare opportunity to get to camp out in the park,” she said. “It was a night of many camping firsts in Canton.”
While the Movie Camp Out Night is a yearly event, families looking for another opportunity to catch an outdoor movie can mark the calendar for a free outdoor movie night Thursday, August 7 in Heritage Park, located behind the Canton Administration Building at 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188.
The movie Soul Surfer (rated PG) will be shown on the big screen at dusk as part of Canton Leisure Service’s “Shark Week” programming.
For more information on Canton events and programs, visit www.Cantonfun.org or call 734/394-5460.
