Spend 24 hours of low-pressure, family-focused camping at Camp Bennett near Sandpoint, Idaho. This member-run weekend mixes games, crafts, a community campfire, and starry nights—perfect for first-time campers and nostalgic families alike.
Spend 24 hours of low-pressure, family-focused camping at Camp Bennett near Sandpoint, Idaho. This member-run weekend mixes games, crafts, a community campfire, and starry nights—perfect for first-time campers and nostalgic families alike.
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Operated by Camp Bennett Community Association · Sandpoint, Idaho
easy.
24 hours (overnight).
Family-friendly; light activity such as walking, running games, and basic obstacle elements—good for most fitness levels.
Yes. A signed Camp Bennett Community Association member agreement is required for each family; general membership is free but mandatory.
Check-in opens at 10:30 AM Saturday and the campout concludes at 10:00 AM Sunday.
The event is limited to 25 campsites to keep the program intimate and manageable.
Organizers provide a communal campfire dinner (hot dogs and s’mores) Saturday evening and a pancake breakfast Sunday morning as part of the program.
Please do not park on East Shingle Mill Road; arrive on time to check in and claim your campsite.
Accessibility and pet policies are not specified in the listing—check the member agreement or contact Camp Bennett Community Association for details before booking.
Pursuit is a project of the Camp Bennett Community Association; the campout is run by the local membership to foster community ties.
Limited campsite capacity and enforced quiet hours reduce impact; guests are encouraged to follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash.
Camp Bennett Community Association is a community organization based in Sandpoint, Idaho, that operates outdoor programs, youth classes, and family events at Camp Bennett and the Pursuit barn gym. The association offers a variety of experiences designed to build confidence, teamwork, and outdoor skills for children and families. Programs include Weekly Classes at Pursuit, Pursuit Workshops, Pursuit Birthday Party Package, Pursuit Summer Camp: Build Stuff. Burn Stuff. Blast Stuff., and the Family Campout at Camp Bennett. Weekly Classes at Pursuit focus on movement-based games and parkour fundamentals in a heated barn gym or in nearby forest settings. Coach Will leads sessions that emphasize fun, physical development, and character through play. Pursuit Workshops provide short, skill-focused sessions such as parkour basics, Nerf battles, and jumping drills suitable for mixed-age groups. The Pursuit Birthday Party Package gives families a private, facilitated celebration in the barn gym with guided activities, a party room for cake and presents, and setup and cleanup included. The Pursuit Summer Camp centers on fort-building, tactical games, and teamwork in outdoor woodlands. The Family Campout at Camp Bennett is a 24-hour experience with classic camp games, arts and crafts, a water balloon toss, Capture the Flag, and a campfire dinner. As a named community association running programming on site in Sandpoint, Camp Bennett Community Association relies on local facilities, experienced instructors, and structured activities to create safe, engaging experiences for participants. Families can expect organized sessions, supervised events, and community-focused programming. Registration details, schedules, and contacts are available online.
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