grace_return7 not only likes camping, but she does it often. With boys. We think the boys bit is a point in her favor. —Sparkitors
I read greenbubbly12's post about why camping is horrible and, having just returned from a camping trip myself, I propose these reasons camping is really quite awesome:
1. You forgot about the fire. Duh. I went with my Boy Scouts troop. (Yes, I'm a girl. It's called Venture Crew.) And I will proudly admit that, while the eldest scout was designated Fire Marshall, I was the one who kept the fire going, who stripped cedar bark off trees for kindling, and who left dinner early to stoke the fire up. Plus, you've gotta admit, fires are freaking FUN!
2. Spending time with cool people. The co-advisor of our crew is basically hilarious. One of my best friends, her brothers, and here sister are all in the crew (her dad is also the Crew Advisor) and they're by far my favorite family ever. Plus our new crew members are pretty sweet and I got to know them well. Plus, not spending time with not cool people. My ex-boyfriend is in the crew, and he wasn't able to go on the trip. SCORE! More than that, it's a chance to get away from annoying high school drama or boring family time (because who actually LIKES their family? *sarcasm hand*).
3. All the outdoorsy stuff. We went on a hike, which wasn't very hilly, and our co-advisor taught us nature lessons along the way. Being the Bio nerd I am, I thought all that stuff was cool. Plus there's the other activities you get to do, such as canoeing, kayaking (or yakking as the cool kids call it), paddleboating, swimming, etc.
4. WILDER PEE! It gives you a chance to leave your sheltered, pampered lifestyle! I mean, who REALLY needs flushing toilets? What do you think the cavemen used? Embrace your inner Adam and Eve! Really, peeing in the woods is fun.
5. Cool stories. It's a tradition to do funny skits or jokes or stories around the fire at night. Another tradition: the crew advisor begins every single story in a pirate voice: "Did you hear the one about (insert lame punny story here)? Well it's a long story...but I'll tell it anyway."
6. S'mores. 'Nuff said.
Which side of the camping debate are you on?
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