"whites only" camping????

[Jofabietz]

our second summer vacation we told both DD's that they could take a friend my older daughter asked to take her beau(and since we had elder brother home from army to bunk with)I agreed.Yongest asked to take friend who just happens to be  an african american.I agreed,I did mention the likelyhood of diversity draught before departure but she is a tough kid and seemed to understand. Everything went fine until the end of the trip.And, this had little to do with camping,but went to a local super wally world and she was tagging along with youngest;and I could feel the straring.These people acted like they had never seen an african american before.Sad for them,...and us..... :confused:

[byrdr1]

Yep...I thought about this when the thread first came up. I believe that those in big motor homes (and sometimes bigger trailers) think we are amateurs! NOT!
 
Larry

I represent that remark.......:eyecrazy:
I don't think no one on here is an amateur...:p .
I used to be one of you.......
I was drawn into the Dark Forces of the TT world....
BUT I was telling someone yesterday, that I wished I had the ole' PU back for this weekend as I make a quick weekend get away..BUT I will have 8 people camping in my TT, so I would be a little tight on space in PU.
MOwalker good to see you also...
 
We camped James Island County Park in Charleston, SC two weeks ago and we saw a black couple camping in tents driving a Jaguar. Then later in the day another white family arrived on their site in tents, then by Saturday evening they had an older Airstream on the same lot. Just a group of campers.. The funny thing was the Jaguar... Nothing else seemed out of place.. You will see more and more diversity as prices for vacations rise and camping prices stay around the same as now.. PLUS fuel prices will keep us closer to home over the next few years.
I grew up on Army bases and we always camped, ate and etc with folks of different colors.. Just a military thing....
see ya
randy
P.S. I am headed for the lake this weekend with about half of my SS class.. Weekend retreat..Lake, camping, boats, fishing, food, campfires, family, friends...... Life lessons to be learned... What great trip!!!

[a1coolmom]

On our first trip of the year at a local state park we had camping neighbors who were from India or Pakistan. They had several adjoining sites and lots of kids. It seemed to be a family reunion type weekend with cars from several states. They were  newbie's at camping but everyone had a great time. I had remarked to my spouse that that was a 1st for us but hopefully we showed them the ropes enough that they will try it again!

[dee106]

here in ny and nj, we see all mixes of campers, I have several friends of different races creeds , we all get along, and camp

[Stevo_man]

Perhaps this is more of a "settler" type of thing. i.e. it's more condussive to those who have done it longer - camping that is.

[HillFamilyCampers]

I am new to PUT, registered today and this is my first post.
We just bought our first PU camper (a 2005 Starcraft 10RT.)  We live in Western Colorado and often see a diversity when we camp.  Mostly our neighbors are hispanic and seem to cook the most scrumptious foods while camping.  It's hard to get my kids to eat hot dogs when the neighbors are eating something that smells delectable!  I'm so jealous!

[GeneF]

"Now that, my friends, is sad. When you consider the impact our favorite pastime could have on inner city kids it is very sad."

For six years, we hosted a young black male from the inner city of New York.

His first year camping was a bit scary as he was not used to all the bugs and night noises.  After that, his first question when we picked him up the following years was "When are we going camping."

S'mores and ice cream were his favorite foods.

If you are interested in hosting a young inner city child, may I suggest you contact the Fresh Air Fund or take a look at this link:

  http://www.freshair.org/volunteertime.asp

You can take an inner city child into your home for a week the first year, and if that child returns again, I believe that you can have them stay at your home for as long as three weeks.

Our two kids really enjoyed the experience of lving with an inner city kid especially since we are in a very rural area.

It can be a great experience for not only the child, but your family as well.  Your kids will learn that there are children that do not share the same values or have the opportunities that they have.

Give it a try.

[brainpause]

"Now that, my friends, is sad. When you consider the impact our favorite pastime could have on inner city kids it is very sad."

For six years, we hosted a young black male from the inner city of New York.

His first year camping was a bit scary as he was not used to all the bugs and night noises.  After that, his first question when we picked him up the following years was "When are we going camping."

S'mores and ice cream were his favorite foods.

If you are interested in hosting a young inner city child, may I suggest you contact the Fresh Air Fund or take a look at this link:

  http://www.freshair.org/volunteertime.asp

You can take an inner city child into your home for a week the first year, and if that child returns again, I believe that you can have them stay at your home for as long as three weeks.

Our two kids really enjoyed the experience of lving with an inner city kid especially since we are in a very rural area.

It can be a great experience for not only the child, but your family as well.  Your kids will learn that there are children that do not share the same values or have the opportunities that they have.

Give it a try.

Very touching, Gene. And knowing you and Terry personally, I am not surprised.

I have worked briefly with Inner City kids, and it is quite rewarding, though can be challenging.

Larry

[jpreiser]

"Now that, my friends, is sad. When you consider the impact our favorite pastime could have on inner city kids it is very sad."

For six years, we hosted a young black male from the inner city of New York.

His first year camping was a bit scary as he was not used to all the bugs and night noises.  After that, his first question when we picked him up the following years was "When are we going camping."

S'mores and ice cream were his favorite foods.

If you are interested in hosting a young inner city child, may I suggest you contact the Fresh Air Fund or take a look at this link:

  http://www.freshair.org/volunteertime.asp

You can take an inner city child into your home for a week the first year, and if that child returns again, I believe that you can have them stay at your home for as long as three weeks.

Our two kids really enjoyed the experience of lving with an inner city kid especially since we are in a very rural area.

It can be a great experience for not only the child, but your family as well.  Your kids will learn that there are children that do not share the same values or have the opportunities that they have.

Give it a try.

How funny you should mention this we have been hosting kids from Fresh Air for two summers now, It is great to get them out of the city and enjoy some "country" life. Most are scared at first of the bugs, bats, etc, but soon they are chasing fireflys and catching toads!!!!