This year I would like to dedicate a lot of my Glamis time to my family. My kids are now 5 (boy) and 6 (girl). They have matured enough now to roam around a tight camp and entertain themselves with other kids and make friends...kinda like we do except on a kid level. I really think this would be a great social experience for all of our kids and us parents. I wanted to put this out there for anybody that might be interested in getting a family type atmosphere camp group going. Our kids have ridden on the Compound kiddie track a few times last year and it was a GREAT experience for them, and for us! They really learned a lot on that track. We are not very particular on where we camp. I feel in order to get a nice tight wagon wheel going, we either gotta be in the washes or vendors...although I do enjoy the Compound on occasion and Gecko.

Here's a little about us...Both my Wife and I are 32...kids are 5 and 6. We all like to hang out by fire, BBQ is big thing, eating is great, music is good, so as long as it's not blaring, unless it's a planned party night (some of you know what that's like), all in all, just trying to entertain my entire family...kids are important.

Toy/Vehicle list: Discovery DP w/ enclosed trailer
Sandrail Fab LT buggy
Rhino, 4 seater
YFZ450 quad
Honda 400EX
Raptor 50
Raptor 80
Various RC cars and planes...(when it's Dad's time to relax)

If you are interested please post here or PM me if you would like....or even call...626-221-0665

Also, looking for ideas to keep kids entertained....outdoor movie nights, other activities..etc..

Thanks,
Frank

Sounds good to me. We have to have trips that are kiddie and family based also.

We do a lot of camping everywhere like Glamis, Ocotillo, Gorman, Calico, Big Bear ect.

Me and Suzanne are both 37 and Breanna is 8 gonna be 9 next month.

We Love all the same activities also.

Toy's:

Class A MoHo
enclosed
SCU
4 seat Rhino
LTZ 400, 250, 90

And daddy has a Traxxas Revo also

Sounds like a good match Frank. Kids can play, Wifeys can do girl talk and we can talk about guns and toys when it's not group time.

We are in the same boat... wife and I are 31 and 29 with a 4 and 2 year old. We go out for family time... we don't drink and have a blast in the sand/dirt. I've met you and your family, Frank, and top notch... our kids played for a bit and look forward to it again!

We camp in the pound for the safety for the kids and social aspect, plus my 4 year old started riding the atc70 last season so I plan on getting her on it more this season. Keep us posted on what you decide... I am not a Gecko fella but can do the washes.

We also camp lots of other places (Johnson Valley, Ocotillo, etc).

Toy's: Dodge Ram 2500, MegaLite 23' tow behind, YFZ450 and 4 seater Rhino, atc 70 and crf50. I can't sit down for very long so I play with lots of toys (Guns, paintball, rc cars, rockets, kites, and anything else the kids enjoy).

Sounds like fun. The people we used to camp with all drink too much and their kids are out of control. Makes for a long stressful weekend.

We dont drink either and that's sometimes uncomfortable for us because sometimes people get pretty plastered and loud and obnoxious.

Me and Suzanne can play at young kiddies level well and easily as well as have adult conversations with the best of them but sometimes drinking can get out of hand and it's very hard to relate. We are not against alcohol but at a certain point it's no place for kids or us.

Thats a big one too. Breanna is VERY well behaved and mannered. Very polite, considerate little girl and some of her friends at school are out of control and it makes it that much harder to instill manners.

You pretty much nailed it OB. If people can't control themselves they shouldn't drink. I quit years ago. I never know what to do with spastic kids though.

I have an 11 year old little boy i would luv to get into a camping group with more kids and more kid friendly rides

I think this is a great thread!

My wife and I are both 35 with 2 children of ages 4 and 1. The group we have been involved with for years is a older group with no young children. Makes it a little tough when they want to hang out at Boardmanville all afternoon till dark.

My wife really isnt the biggest fan of this sport so maybe introducing her to other families with children is just the ticket!

Me neither. Breanna is allergic to Red dye. Stuff makes her CRAZY. We spend MANY hours reading labels to make sure she does not eat it. You would be amazed the stuff that has red dye in it.

Every couple weeks we will take her to ColdStone for Ice cream. Everytime its the same. After about 4 or 5 bites she starts TALKIIIING and jibber jabbering just from the sugar intake. By the time we get back in the truck she is rolling around on the back seat just cracking up and telling goofy jokes only she understands.

Me and Suzanne figured it out one time and we just looked at each and laughed and said at the same time that we feel like desingated drivers

Funny as heck.....gotta see it. All 3 of us crack up all the way home. All 3 of us laughing at the same thing......HER

I hear ya brotha! Shes a trooper and loves the Dez but she is coming around real slow to the sand thing. She volunteers a LOT of time at the school and is waaaaay more comfy around kids and wifey talk than the check out my supercharger or throw me another beer talk.

Great thread Frank!

We don't have any trips planned until after football is over but you know we're down to camp with you and the familia! Zachary needs riding buddies his age to chill with tambien! Hollar back when you get something planned - we'll start heading out in November/December. Aye te wacho!

This is a great thread!!!!
My name is Lori and my husband is Robert we are both 35.
We have 2 kids boy thats 6 and girl thats 10. We have never had a group to camp with that has had
kids,my kids are always wanting to find other kids to ride with.
We really value family time in the dunes,I don't drink but my husband drinks occasionally.
We like camping in the washes

Son has a 80 raptor
Daughter has a 70 eton

We have a t4bb
golf cart
gmc 2500 4x4

Another reason we would like to find people to camp with is so we can have people to dune with.

We are going out for halloween oct 29-nov 1st, If a group gathers by then we would love to join.

We never brought the kids with us till last year to the dunes. I'm Eddee, 36 and Ann is 33. My oldest daughter is 15 and my other two are 2 and 6 months. We only brought the kids out to El Mirage and Octillo. Would like to start bringing them out with us, but most of the people we go to Glamis with don't have kids and like to party. I'm all for people wanting to party and have a good time, but not around my kids. Will keep an eye on this thread to hook-up with some new families this year. Also looking to go out to Johnson Valley this year, so keep me updated on trips.

Frank I have been to your house twice now picking up parts but havent got to meet you. I have met OB at the drags & silverwood.

I am Todd 38, Wife is Kelly 41, Two girls are 7&12.

We camp at Glamis North KOA, OW, Glamis Wash 6,9,10. We normally camp in a group of 3-4 with other kids and we Bring the cones and make our own place for the kids to ride around our camp with an EZ up for the parents to supervise. We like washes 6-9 so we can back up to the baby dunes to keep people from blazing thru camp.

DP
22' Box
Long Travel Ranger
80 Yamaha Quad
90 Honda Quad
110 Kawi 2 dirt bike

Porecelain Wash tub that has had 1000's of smores made in it.

Well I hoping we can get somthing going, and thanks again for getting this started Frank...

Excellent Thread.

Crusty, Wife and Kids (7, 6, 4 and 3).

I'm always down for more groups like this to join us.
This is how we always camp when I take my Family.

The trip is always centered around the kids and my wife.

Teaching them to ride, going on rides, flying kites and whatever else they like doing.

Its always a fun and respectable atmosphere.

IN.

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sounds like a great plan Frank We have 3 kids, but will most likely only bring out the boys (15 and 5)

looking forward to it

Would like to hook up w/ you peeps a couple times this season. 3 kids...13 y/o boy, 4 y/o boy, 3 y/o girl.

Frank, We've met once. My brother-in-law is Kevin Shaw who I believe you know. He has the National Tropical RV with a gray hayabusa buggy and a Rzr. He got me into Glamis (and the compound) almost 2 years ago and I love it. My name is Chris by the way. I am 35 and my wife Shannon is 32. We have 2 girls Lola...17months and another girl Grace who is almost 6. We have a toy hauler, Rhino and some other toys. I'd love to join in some great family trips. Thats what its all about. Thanks, Chris

Ted, 38, wife 37, two kids daughter 14, son 9, two dogs, Max (lab), Ruby (puggle). Safety is extremely important to us. We have a couple of drinks at the end of the evening around the campfire but would not be considered part of the party crowd. Typically camp around the track at wash 14.

So long as it doesnt conflict with a Chargers home game, I'm interested. I'm Patrick 36, wife Brandie 32, and son Aiden 2 1/2. We would love to go with a group that has kids. Our initial group has really dwindled over the years and now its down to us and my 2 brothers. Which getting them to go is like pulling teeth because of finances. Keep me informed. I also enjoy flying Rc Helis(just dont get around to it much) Great idea Frank, should think of a name to call the family get togethers and can post it every time one is coming up. Maybe KinderCamp or something.

'08 2500 Dmax 4x4
'01 28' toyhauler
'03 20' enclosed
Stout Lt 5 seater buggy
Arctic cat(power wheels)

That's just like our family Frank,

After meeting you and camping next to you last year I knew you guys were good peeps to camp with.

Free ride, wife, kids(2,4,and bun in the oven)

'08 rhino (family cruiser)
'05 crf 450x (my toy)
'07 crf 50 (4 y/o w/ training wheels)

always hangin with campfire or smudgie, 30' dragon kite stays in the trailer and when it is not busy the model rocket makes an appearance.

we will be in the pound for convenience and general safety.

we will do the OW trip Frank!! will let you know in advance and I guarantee you will have a great time.

Its all families that we go out there with. usually 4-5 in a circle away from the craziness.


and btw.....our trips are always centered around the kids. We got into this to spend more family time together.

I am very protective of my kids and won't put them in harms way... bad things tend to find you when your plastered, so we try to keep the kids away from that stuff. I am not against alcohol but I feel very strongly about people that drink too much around my children. Seems a lot of people's lives revolve around the stuff, so we have a tough time finding friends that are responsible and hold the same values... we (my wife and I) pretty much live our lives around our kids. Sounds like we have that in common... maybe a good ole GD.com gathering for all these people is in order, it would be fun to get the kids together.

WOW! This is turning into something AWESOME!!!!! We live in the City of Industry area close to the 60 and 605 freeways....I don't know where everyone is from, but it would be awesome to get together at a kid friendly place like chuck e cheeses or something and get to actually meet one another and introduce our kids to each other.

I really want this year in Glamis to be a very memorable one for us all! I am researching to purchase a projector and screen to put outside for movies and trying to come up with different ideas for more entertainment for our kids/families...heck even adults would enjoy an outdoor movie night, or even games etc...if anyone has ideas please post.

Anyway, post where you're from and maybe we can plan something before the first trip...LOL...even would be funny if we come up with our own crew name...

let's discuss..

Frank 626-221-0665

I was in until you said no spaztic kids, dang-it...lol. I am 33 my wife is 32 and we have two kids Hannah, my daughter just turned 5 and my son Jack just turned 10 months. We are not to particular on where we camp, only that it is safe for the little ones, our group has been torn apart due to the economy so we are always interested in meeting nice families that share our interests. Thats what this site is all about. Our first big trip will be the weekend after Halloween Thursday to Sunday. We should have a name and start a section in connections deticated to these types of trips. My vote is "Family First" Camp

Respectable parents, well mannered kids...... This sounds like the best GD gathering so far, and a great way to start the season. Our boy is 8, count us in!

Were from Riverside off of the 60 and 15 freeways...

Also, if you guys don't mind, PM me your phone numbers. Would like to make contact with all that are interested so we can MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!


Thanks again!!

Frank

Cool thread, we have always been somewhat hesitant to camp with new people, I enjoy unwinding with a beer or glass (make that cup) of wine around the fire when the kids are down, but it is hard to find people who dont bring some drama or have a filter on their mouth when kids are around. 42, wife 40, Daughter 13, son 11.

I to bring the toys, kites, rc cars etc.
dp w enclosed
rhino
raptor 700
ltr 450
kfx 400
ktm 525
ktm 300
ttr 125
2 70's (110's)
shoping for yet another rail for this season...

An actual screening of parents and kids, you sir are a genius

Also in Riverside, 5 minutes from 15/60fwy

Oh and for you parents with little ones who would like to go on a "big people" dune run my 13 year old daughter is a solid, straight A student who is way into kidsitting as long as it is prevailing wage and provides medical benefits


And OB my 11 year old son will do his best to run over your Revo with his 5t

Sounds like a good time.

We have 3 little ones. 5, 3, 1

Not sure how often we will get to make it out though. Seems like the kids have soccer games every Saturday for the rest of our lives.

Enjoy your time with your kids while they're young, they grow up way to fast. My kids are only 13 and 16 and already it's getting to the point where getting time to recreate with them is tough.

My name is Archie 34 wife is Laura 33 2 boys 10 and 5 we are new to the area I am in the navy transferred to El centro and this thread is great we are planning alot of trips and would love to meet up with some people that go the oldest rides a 90 and th little one is on a 50 but not out of camp. my list of toys is below we just moved here from oklahoma. any info that can be passed about what washes i should go to or what to watch out for would be great and i look forward to meeting some of the folks on here.

Awesome thread Frank. I was just PM'ing with Charred1 yesterday about hooking up for some family trips this season.

My wife and Ihave 3 young kids, 7, 5, and 3 (boy, girl, boy). We'd love to hook up with other families with young kids...

We are pretty mellow, don't drink much, early to bed, early to rise types.

We are OVER Sobe bombs, rap music, loud obnoxious drunks, laggers, and people that go into the desert unprepared.

DP with 22' enclosed
LT 5 seater
couple small quads
ATC 70

we have to pass a screening process???? oh chit...guess we're out

I just changed jobs Monday and I am waiting for a new cell Phone#. Will PM when I get it.

Todd

PS, Thanks for the K&N filter again.

You sure have an easy commute to Glamis.

thats why I came here I love the sand and figured what the heck

dang this thread took off!!! I have no kids... I guess you could say I'm a kid... never afraid to race Franks daughter around the camp... Funny thing is she beats me everytime!!

Honestly Frank has got to be the MOST family oriented guy I know... I would say the only thing that sets us apart is our lack of kids... but we still love camping together, bbqing it up... sometimes drinking, sometimes not... I know Summer would LOVE to join this group!!! Her kids are top notch forsure and so are her hubby herself!!

I can't say I'm totally able to fit in, but wouldn't mind a weekend of kids gone crazy camp!!

I remember coming out since I was a kid, and my dad made it always so special for us!! I'm glad all of you remember the core values of family and make sure to INCLUDE your children in all you do rather than just leaving them with someone so you can have fun!!

Let the days of Glamis be always remembered!!

our kids is what will keep things going in the future.
the fondest memories I have is camping with my family and we should all be passing it down.

Isn't that the truth! Jake is 15 now and between AP and Honors classes and his wanting to have his own social time, this season is going to be interesting. That's ok though, we'll take what we can get and are very proud of his dedication to a tough school schedule.

Great thread frank i have been wanting to start something like this im glade you did you know we are alway in me and the wife are 27 and have a 5 year old boy and one on the way so were not big drinkers right now

I share my daughter with her mother, but I try to bring her out as much as I can. She is 8 1/2 and knows how to ride her LTZ-90, we usually bring out the RZR, 70 and maybe another quad. no buggy in this family yet.

You guys who have mentioned that you camp in the washes, I would suggest a backup plan when you go out becasue of the wash rd. issue. particularly if your driving a MH!

Hey Frank, I think a Chuck e cheese get together-play date is an awesome idea.

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