Welcome to Nature's Family
Support Nature's Family Camping Retreat
"Nature's Family" is a special weekend camping trip where families get to spend time together, have fun, and learn how to stay safe during emergencies. By sponsoring or donating, you can help families enjoy nature, build stronger bonds, and learn important skills. Your support brings joy, helps families grow closer, and teaches them how to take care of each other in any situation!
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What is Nature’s Family Event?
Nature’s Family Event is a special gathering for underserved families who want to enjoy the outdoors together, build strong connections, and have tons of fun! Think of it as a family adventure in nature, where everyone can feel the love and unity of being together.
Who Can Come?
This event is for underserved families with kids of all ages. Everyone will feel welcome and part of our big family!
What Can We Do at the Event?
There will be all kinds of exciting activities that help families grow closer. Here’s some of what you can expect:
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Family Games and Challenges – Work together to solve fun challenges and win prizes!
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Nature Walks – Discover cool plants, animals, and beautiful scenery on guided nature walks.
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Campfire Evenings – Gather around at your campfire for stories, music, and yummy treats.
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Relaxing Moments for Parents – Parents can have some quiet time, while kids have safe, fun activities of their own.
Why Should We Come?
Nature’s Family Event is all about spending time together, building lasting family bonds, and celebrating underserved family love and strength. You’ll leave with wonderful memories and feel even closer as a family!
How to Sign Up
Want to join? Just head over to our website, fill out the sign-up form, and get your tickets. Spots fill up quickly, so don’t wait!
We can’t wait to see you there! Let's enjoy a great time in nature, where we celebrate family, love, and joy!
Outdoor Life Leadership
Building Leaders, Strengthening Families
“In a world of screens and distractions, we reconnect youth and families to nature—and to each other.”
At Outdoor Life Leadership, we empower young people to develop critical life skills through outdoor adventures while bringing families closer together. Our programs teach youth how to navigate challenges, build confidence, and work as a team—tools they carry for a lifetime.
This past June 2024, our Nature's Family Event at Oak Hollow Campground showcased the power of nature to transform lives.
What Happened at Nature’s Family Event?
From June 20-23, 2024, we welcomed 6 families (36 people) to Oak Hollow Campground for a weekend of hands-on learning, family bonding, and unforgettable outdoor experiences.
For many, it was their first time stepping outside their comfort zones and into the natural world.
Together, youth and families learned essential survival skills and life lessons, including:
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Shelter Building: Youth mastered the art of assembling and breaking down tents, learning independence and the importance of preparation.
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Fishing for Success: Participants prepared their own fishing rods, learned to catch fish, and discovered the value of patience and persistence.
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Bonfire Safety: Everyone learned to safely start, manage, and extinguish bonfires, a critical skill for outdoor safety and teamwork.
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Swimming Skills: Youth overcame fears and built confidence while learning how to swim safely, a life-saving skill.
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Outdoor Cooking: Families worked together to prepare meals over open fires, learning cooking safety, resourcefulness, and teamwork.
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Limited Electricity Use: Participants learned how to effectively manage resources, using minimal power to emphasize the value of essentials.
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Thriving Without Modern Comforts: Youth discovered how to navigate and enjoy the outdoors without reliance on modern conveniences, gaining resilience and problem-solving skills.
Nature's Family Event
Who Is This Service For?
Built for families who want time away from screens to reconnect and grow stronger.
Top 3 Problems We Solve:
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Families lacking bonding time
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Parents needing survival training
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Youth not learning hands-on skills
How We Help Families Win:
We give your family unforgettable outdoor adventures that teach teamwork, leadership, and survival.
What You’ll Get:
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Family camping retreat
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Survival and safety skills
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Quality time in nature
What Happens Next:
Register now to reserve your spot at the next Nature’s Family retreat.
More Resources That May Help You:
Programs | Donate Gear | Shop Gear
More about the Nature's Family Event
Who Is This Service For?
Built for families who want time away from screens to reconnect and grow stronger.
Top 3 Problems We Solve:
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Families lacking bonding time
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Parents needing survival training
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Youth not learning hands-on skills
How We Help Families Win:
We give your family unforgettable outdoor adventures that teach teamwork, leadership, and survival.
What You’ll Get:
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Family camping retreat
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Survival and safety skills
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Quality time in nature
What Happens Next:
Register now to reserve your spot at the next Nature’s Family retreat.
More Resources That May Help You:
Programs | Donate Gear | Shop Gear
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Volunteer with Nature's Family
Help Families Thrive Outdoors. Strengthen Community Connections.
Nature’s Family is more than a camping retreat—it’s a hands-on experience that builds survival skills, leadership, and stronger family bonds. Each year, we welcome families for a weekend of connection, learning, and outdoor adventure. Behind the scenes, it takes a dedicated volunteer team to make it happen. That’s where you come in.
When you join our volunteer team, you don’t just give your time—you help create an unforgettable experience for 13 families (about 78 people) in one incredible weekend. Every role matters, and every effort counts toward a smooth, impactful event.
Volunteer Roles
Event Planning Coordinator
Keep our event running like clockwork. You’ll manage the planning calendar, coordinate task lists, and ensure deadlines are met. You’ll run team meetings, track progress, and help with post-event reporting. If you thrive on organization and keeping projects moving, this role is for you.
Sponsorship & Fundraising Lead
Fuel the mission by securing financial and in-kind support. You’ll identify potential sponsors, build relationships with donors, and coordinate fundraising campaigns that help cover event costs. If you enjoy outreach, networking, and making a tangible impact, this is a key role.
Marketing & Communications Lead
Get the word out and bring the event to life. You’ll create engaging content, manage our social media presence, coordinate with media outlets, and design graphics and flyers that inspire participation. If you’re creative and love storytelling, this is your arena.
Volunteer Recruitment & Support Lead
Bring the right people to the team and help them succeed. You’ll manage volunteer outreach, onboarding, scheduling, and communications. This role ensures every volunteer is informed, prepared, and supported throughout the event.
Participant Outreach & Registration Support
Be the friendly first point of contact for families. You’ll help recruit participants, manage registrations, send reminders, and answer questions before the event. If you’re warm, detail-oriented, and great with people, this role makes a big difference in every family’s experience.
Why Volunteer with Nature’s Family?
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Make a direct impact on families in your community.
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Gain valuable leadership, event planning, and communication skills.
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Build connections with other passionate volunteers.
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Enjoy a weekend outdoors while making a difference.
Ready to join us?
Complete our Volunteer Application and select the role(s) that match your skills and interests. Together, we can make Nature’s Family a life-changing experience for every participant.