Camping Games

The Purple Haired Home Schooler: S'mores: the card game!

2013-01-11T07:31:00.001-08:00

The Purple Haired Home Schooler: S'mores: the card game!: If your family loves camping, fun, and the outdoors, check out S'mores: the card game. This is an inexpensive, easy-to-play game that k...

Everyday Life: S'mores Please

2013-01-10T07:25:00.001-08:00

Everyday Life: S'mores Please: Recently I was asked to do a review on a set of S'mores playing cards. This is A game for ages 6+ and is design for 6 multi-level playe...

Up Front Fridays 12/7/12

2013-01-09T08:14:00.001-08:00

Up Front Fridays 12/7/12

How do you like your S'mores?

2013-01-09T07:31:00.001-08:00

01.09.2013 - On a scale of 1 to 10, this guy likes S'mores 8000! Find out why here.

2013-01-02T09:38:00.002-08:00

Check out our new Fun Facts tab on our blog! It's pretty neat! It's just one of the many great things about CAMP!

http://campinggames.blogspot.com/p/fun-facts.html

2013...A year for new beginnings

2012-12-31T09:37:00.000-08:00

A lot of people brainstorm about their New Year's resolutions for weeks, or days, leading up to the beginning of a new year. Others, they wait until New Years Day to make them, or often change their mind within the first few days of the year as to what they want to change or accomplish in the year.

I want to loose 50 pounds, put some money away for a rainy day, and strengthen my relationships with my children, husband, family and friends. Do these New Year's resolutions sound anything like yours?

Whether they do or they don't, maybe we shouldn't wait for a brand new year to change something; perhaps we should do it every day. Perhaps we should be grateful for what we have and who we have it with and just ENJOY life. Perhaps we should worry not so much on loosing the extra baby weight of 9 years and just exercise and eat right to be healthy. Perhaps we should stop and smell the roses and the tulips and the lilacs and the sweet peas. Perhaps we need to realize that life is too short and worrying and obsessing about whether our house is clean enough for visitors is just silly; and that relaxing and making memories with loved ones is what it's all about.

So, no matter what your New Year's resolutions are, or whether or not you stick to them, may 2013 bring you as much happiness as you allow it.

SHOP HOLIDAY 2012 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

2012-12-10T08:19:00.001-08:00

CAMP is in ANOTHER holiday gift guide!

SHOP HOLIDAY 2012 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Our new games for 2013!

2012-11-16T10:00:00.000-08:00

The Biking Game and Build a Bike!

We have teamed up with Schwinn to bring you two brand new games for 2013! Here are a few sneak peeks of the games! If you would "like" more information on these two great games, check out our Facebook Biking Game page!!

TDmonthly: "2012: A Year of Charity"

2012-11-07T07:25:00.002-08:00

We at Education Outdoors, Inc. are very proud to be involved with TDmonthly and their Year of Charity event. We support charities near and far and wish that we could provide more to those in need.

This article discusses how our charitable donations have affected schools, specialty stores, and children through TDmonthly's 2012: A Year of Charity.

http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5185

Have you donated to a charity this year? If so, what charity?

The Year of Mysterious Creatures and Fishing Camp!

2012-11-02T10:03:00.002-07:00

WOW! It has been a while since anyone has updated our blog! But now is as good as any time!

So far 2012 has been a great year for us! We have welcomed about a new "crew" member, Theresa, and she is a great asset to our team and handles all aspects of the Education Outdoors world. We have also gained a new rep group, Diverse Marketing, and are hoping that they will join us in our successes!

One thing that is pretty cool this year is that we have received some new awards! This is very exciting! Our newest creation, Mysterious Creatures, was nominated for an ASTRA Award (but didn't win), but has won The Family Review Center's Seal of Approval! One of our other games, Fishing Camp, won their Gold Award! It truly is an honor working with The Family Review Center!

Also expanding this year has been our list of Mommy Bloggers and other game reviewers including, but not limited to, The Oddities of Parenthood, The Nap Time Reviewer, Mommy Ramblings, Bullock's Buzz, Growing Up Gabel, and so many more. Look at our links under Bloggers for a full list!

Tim has been working hard around the office with creating new game ideas and at the first of the year we will be making a BIG announcement! SO STAY TUNED!

As always, feel free to contact us at CustomerService@EducationOutdoors.net!

Spring is almost here....

2011-04-09T05:34:00.000-07:00

The resident snapping turtle that lives in the EO pond finally woke up from a long winters nap... not sure he was too happy about what he saw.. oh well spring is almost here :)

Toy Fair 2011 :: NEW GAMES

2011-03-03T11:40:00.000-08:00

Hit the Trail

Watch TDmonthly Video

Mysterious Creatures™ the board game

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A Great Toy Fair 2011

2011-02-18T07:34:00.000-08:00

So great to see everyone at this year's NY Toy Fair... Thanks for stopping by our CAMP...

Are They Real? You Decide...

2011-02-01T12:07:00.000-08:00

A New Multi-cultural game inspires
curiosity and Global Awareness while being socially responsible.

Mysterious Creatures(tm) the Board Game Coming to NY Toy Fair 2011- Have you ever heard of the Giant Mekong Catfish of Thailand? Or the Tazel Worm of Germany? Learn about these, and many more in this unique race around the globe filled with adventure, discovery and geography.

Mysterious Creatures(tm) the Game was created to engage player's curiosity in the mysteries of nature that exist across the world. The game takes each player on an adventure/race across the globe in search of their creature's evidence cards. The first player to collect all 3 evidence cards and make it back to their creature's country of origin wins! Along the way players will learn geography, country flags, and a multitude of info about creatures that may or may not exist... it's up to you to decide.

All the card art for each creature incorporates the flag of its native country. Other features include the set-backs for natural phenomena like the Bermuda Triangle.

Did we mention you get a FREE limited edition poster? The age range is 8+ and is for up-to 4 players.

Includes:

16 Creature cards

48 Evidence cards

1 Game board

8 Character pawns

1 die

1 FREE full color poster!

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16 creatures from 16 countries, some fact some fiction:
1. USA - Big Foot
2. Canada - Ogopogo
3. Mexico - Chubacabra
4. Brazil - Anaconda
5. Poland - Wawel Dragon
6. Ireland - Nessie
7. France - beast of Gevaudan
8. Germany - Tazel worm
9. Scandinavia - Kraken
10. India - Ganges Shark
11. China/Himalayas- Yetie
12. Thailand - giant catfish
13. Indonesia/Philipines - Ahool (giant bat)
14. Australia - Tasmanian Tiger
15. South Africa - Mokele-Mbembe
16. Japan - Hibagon

Social Responsibility

Mysterious Creatures is a game that not only asks us to take a closer look at the mysteries of nature, it wants to give us a chance to support some incredible non-profits who are making a difference in your own backyard and across the globe. Mysterious Creatures and Education Outdoors, Inc. are committed to giving back a percentage of every game sale to a list of amazing non-profits. When a game is purchased there is the immediate satisfaction of knowing you've made a difference in the life of someone less fortunate. The Non-profits we serve are all 501c and include: shoes for orphans in Africa, disaster relief, feeding vulnerable children in North America, and many more.

Mysterious Creatures™ will be debuting at the NY Toy Fair Feb. 13th - 16th, Booth #6140.

For release info check out EducationOutdoors.net or MysteriousCreaturesPlay.com. Email: jesse@educationoutdoors.net

Hiker runs into a mother bear and her cubs in “Hit the Trail”

2011-01-28T05:09:00.000-08:00

Hiker runs into a mother bear

and her cubs in “Hit the Trail”

A new action packed card game from Education Outdoors, Inc. Coming to NY Toy Fair Booth# 6140

Eastport, MI January 2011: Can you be the first hiker to hike 100 miles in the new dice / card game “Hit the Trail”? The game is being released at Toy Fair 2011 from Education Outdoors , Inc. and is a unique, fast pace, nature inspired family game for ages 8+

How the game is played:

• Deal 7 cards out to each player.

• Each player picks a card and lays it face up. (This is where the strategy comes in) Do you pick a lower point card or a higher point card?

• Youngest player then rolls the three dice – trying to match one of the die or combination of dice to their card amount which is face up. Each time the die/dice combination match the players card that is face up, the player gets to move the card into their “mile pile” trying to be the first to hike 100 miles. But, beware of getting caught with a “cooler card” – like the mother bear & cubs in the trail.

If you get caught with one of the three cooler cards – you loose 10 miles.

Other twists in the game include bonus rolls if the player’s dice total the card amount that is face up. Don’t forget to look out for the trips /doubles rule which is when any of the dice come up with doubles or triples. You take a card from the person to your right.

“Hit the Trail” comes packaged in a mini backpack which includes 72 cards, 3 dice, and 2 pencils.

For more information on selling this product stop by the Education Outdoors cabin Booth # 6140 at the NY Toy Fair Feb. 13^th – 16^th. Or contact tim@educationoutdoors.net | ph: 231-599-2763 | www.EducationOutdoors.net

Follow the action: Facebook.com/EducationOutdoors | Twitter.com/Campgames | Youtube.com/Campgames

Thanks for a Wonderful 2010!

2010-12-27T05:55:00.000-08:00

We at Education Outdoors want to say thank you for all your support this year. We continue to grow because of our loyal customers, vendors, and sales team. Thanks for helping us in our mission to create multi-generational products that "re-connect families one game at a time."

-Team EO

Snipe Game Review and Giveaway

2010-10-27T12:11:00.000-07:00

Check out the Snipe Game review on Hope's Cafe for a chance to win some great prizes from EO, Inc...

"The Snipe Hunt game is very unique and fun as well. Who hasn't heard of "Snipe Hunts" before?! You know, city boy visits the country, (usually snobby, making fun of the country boys). So, country boys decide to have some fun, and take him on a snipe hunting trip. Only...there is no such animal as a snipe! Well, now there is, and you and your family can enjoy snipe hunting! The "snipes" are really cute, and when removed from their nest, they start chirping and their eyes light up. This game is basically played like Capture the Flag, in that the two teams are racing to find the opposing team's snipe first. A lot of fun, and I like that it can be played outside or inside!"... read more

Traverse Magazine - " Holiday Gift Guide "

2010-10-26T11:29:00.000-07:00

A big thanks to Traverse Magazine for the editorial in the 2010 Holiday Gift Guide!

Snipe in warehouse!

2010-09-14T07:30:00.000-07:00

Snipe™ Hunt Now Shipping! Fresh off the truck... We appreciate your patience. We're getting ready to place our second order to meet demand!

ASTRA launches national Neighborhood Toy Store Day

2010-08-18T11:34:00.000-07:00

ASTRA launches national Neighborhood Toy Store Day: "CHICAGO -The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association is launching a new ..."

New Snipe™ Game win’s Game of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine

2010-08-12T07:44:00.000-07:00

Eastport, MI August 2010: Snipe™ Hunt , the new indoor/outdoor hide & seek game from Education Outdoors, has just received the Game of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine (Kids Indoor/Outdoor Games category).

Only one product per category can win a Game of the Year award, as well as, CD, Book and Toy of the Year. The remaining finalists receive a prestigious Preferred Choice award. The Seal of Excellence is another prestigious award that is given to those products that are not finalists but do exceed expectations based on the criteria for nurturing creativity and education in children. Creative Child Magazine's Awards Program is unique in that all products submitted are reviewed by moms, and early education professionals.

About Snipe™

For many years the legendary Snipe Hunt has been a favorite ritual of northwood family campfires. Education Outdoors is proud to bring this nostalgic game to a whole new audience. Despite the clever reference to the legendary campfire ritual, Snipe™ offers incredible play value, encouraging families to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. The Snipe hunt game can be played with two people, two teams or special *single seeker play, and incorporates both indoor/outdoor activity and good old fashion fun. The object of Snipe is Be the first team/person to find the other team/persons snipe and return it to its nest. Snipe is shipping Sept. 15th to retailers, and thanks to the mommy bloggers, has been getting incredible buzz from consumers since February.

To learn more about the award winning Snipe™ Hunt Game, please visit Facebook.com/SnipeGame or EducationOutdoors.net

NEW Snipe Page on Facebook!

2010-08-04T08:33:00.000-07:00

Check out our new Snipe Hunt page on Facebook
See product updates, Press, and Snipe hunting stories....

WWE Kids Magazine

2010-07-26T08:55:00.000-07:00

Thanks to WWE Kids Magazine for the product feature in "Camp Awesome"
"Be the first to get your campsite by answering trivia questions about animals and nature. We found the game board and pieces to be water-resistant, allowing you, Mom and little sis to play in the back of a canoe while Dad does all the paddling!"

-WWEKids.com

Genuine Toy Company Brings CAMP to Fox 2 News!

2010-07-14T08:29:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Ellie from Genuine Toy Company for the awesome press!

Game Night! Yo Yo Joe's August 6th

2010-07-06T09:24:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce that our retailer Yo Yo Joe's will be hosting it's first ever game night, featuring Education Outdoors, Inc.! Stop by for hot S'mores and good times, Yo Yo Joe's has an awesome selection of unique toys & games for all ages (including CAMP & S'mores). If you are in the Wilmington, Delaware area stop by:

Yo Yo Joe’s Toys & Fun
Concord Gallery
3654 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE, 19803
(302) 478-8FUN

Store Hours
Mon-Sat: 10 am - 8 pm
Sun: 11 am - 5 pm

GAME NIGHT: August 6th, 6-8pm