New to Camping? Learn All You Need to Know with Basecamp Basics

SACRAMENTO (June 4, 2019) – In a move to inspire a new digital generation of campers to plug more into the natural world, Basecamp Hospitality, a renowned park concession company, is launching a series of educational programs at 15 of their state and national parks to bring them up to speed. Designed in partnership with outdoor retail icon REI, the hands-on classes—launching just in time for National Camping Month—range from how to pitch a tent and kayak to campfire cooking, camping and fishing basics and more.

Classes, taught by knowledgeable instructors will vary across the various parks managed by Basecamp Hospitality, which are located across the western U.S., starting with Lake Camanche, Lake Gregory, Angel Island and Lake Chabot in California in 2019, and expanding to Silver Falls, Katherine Landing at Lake Mohave, Big Basin and others in 2020. The pilot program launches June 23-24 at Lake Camanche in Ione, California, which is located about two hours from the San Francisco Bay and Lake Tahoe areas and one hour from Sacramento.

“We’re aiming to make it easy and fun for beginners to learn about camping so they can gain confidence and create incredible memories they’ll talk about their whole lives,” said Basecamp Hospitality CEO and Chairman John Koeberer. “The goal is to create new ambassadors for camping that will inspire other beginners to get out there and create their own adventures.”

The June 23-24 pilot program will be offered to groups of up to four people at Lake Camanche that weekend who rent a tent site or participate in the Rent My Tent program, where the tent and campsite are set up for you. The launch weekend program includes:

REI-Led Classes

• “Welcome to Basecamp Basics Class,” featuring camping basics such as tent setup, cooking and sleep systems, appropriate outdoor clothing and extras to make a more comfortable camping set-up
• “Activities/ Games to Do While Camping Class,” including resources to find local hikes and outdoor activities for all abilities, night games, 10 essentials for preparing for outdoor activities and how REI can introduce people to new activities through outdoor school, in-store programming, and the guides/ gear they sell.
• “How to Build a Campfire,” including proper fire building, permits and how to make campfire treats.
• “How to Make Gourmet Camp Coffee,” featuring brewing methods and a taste testing.

Basecamp Hospitality-Led Activities

• Tent set-up demonstration
• Guided fishing, hiking and kayaking opportunities
• Afternoon lake cruise and evening outdoor movie

Click here to see the full schedule, pricing and booking information for June 23-24. Book the package at http://www.lakecamancheresort.com/basecamp-basics/.

EDITORS: Click here for photos of Lake Camanche and here for camping shots.

About Basecamp Hospitality

Basecamp Hospitality is a collaboration between independent, privately owned award-winning park, resort, retail, and event management companies based in Red Bluff and Fairfield, California. Since 1975, the companies under Basecamp Hospitality brand have been providing our superior level of service and commitment as concessionaires to our partners in local, state, and national agencies. Learn more at www.basecamphospitality.com

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