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happybooker1
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DS, 17 and ending his Junior year, asked if we could take 4 of his friends camping at one of our favorite State Parks this summer. Said he's told them "all about it" and they really want to go. Except for one, none of the others have ever been camping/RV-ing.

I said yes of course. YIKES! Feeding 5 hulking teenage boys for 3 days is already boggling my mind! But I'm completely thrilled that DS still wants to go with his Mom anywhere! (never mind his friends think I'm "pretty cool")
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Halmfamily
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Some of our most memorable trips are our mancations. I, my son and his best friend spend two weeks every summer camping and its a blast. They are only 14 so still a few more years with them. Let summer begin.
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happybooker1
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WOW! I like that Cajun Chicken stew. I think they need at least 1 "hot" a day and that one sounds like a winner!

We (it's just him and me) started camping with a Pup when he was 9. Then a Hybrid, one year a Class C, now a small TT. We've enjoyed them all. Inks Lake is where he wants to take his friends. HUGE 40' cliff to jump off of during the day, night fishing till the wee hours of the AM, trails to hike, cliffs to climb -- what more could a guy ask for?!!
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Merrykalia
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I take several (6-10) teenagers camping every year for a Sunday School outing and I make it an adventure. They must cook and clean up ANYTHING that they eat!!

We make Cajun Chicken Stew over the fire, we do Manwich sandwiches in pie irons over the fire, a full breakfast (eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy one morning, pancakes, bacon the second), sandwiches and chips for lunch while hiking.

I ask them to bring their own drinks and a large bag of chips they like. We put the in the cooler outside and I bring bottled water to add in.

Cajun Chicken Stew: celery, carrots, onions, mushrooms - cut into bite size pieces and put into a large pot, cooked until tender. Add 6 potatoes that have been cut into small cubes (small cook quicker), add a can of chicken broth. When potatoes are just done, add Andouille sausage, sliced and chicken breast, cubed. Cook until almost done. Add a can of cream of mushroom and a can of cream of chicken. Add some Cajun seasoning to your taste. Continue cooking for 10-15 minutes. Serve with some cheddar cheese on top.

Many, if not most of the teens, have never had to cook, nor clean up and it is a good and fun experience for them.


MANWICH pie irons
Before leaving home, make manwich meat, using the canned stuff and then refrigerate. When you get to camp, use white bread and cheese to make sandwiches in the pie iron. Spray the pie iron, place a slice of bread in the iron, add a spoonful of manwich meat, some cheese and any other item wanted, cover with another slice of bread and close iron. Roast over the fire, making sure to turn well while cooking.

These are my suggestions. They are not expensive to make and feed lots of hungry teens (both male and female).

Have fun with them - they will be grown and gone in no time.
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Hondavalk
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My adult kids still love to go with us. Get them involved with the meal prep as part of the experience.

HappyKayakers
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Where's the like button? :B
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lovemytt
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Congratulations Mom. I have our son on a six night trip out of state and he seems to be having fun! He is 19 and a junior in college. The time goes way too fast!
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azrving
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What park? My son and GF just went to Enchanted Rock. Its good to take them and stay involved with them. Good parenting. 🙂

We spent 4 months in Tomball with our son this past winter and LOVED it.