What is Cousins Campout - Adults Only?
Welcome to Cousins Campout
We are dedicated to getting more people of color outside embracing nature. Cousins Campout is about bringing people of color together of all experience levels for a weekend of learning, community, and adventure in the great outdoors. We create inclusive spaces for people to experience nature on their own terms, gain confidence in outdoor skills, and build community.
Cousins Campout offers a unique blend of fun and cultural significance, with activities ranging from financial literacy and dance workshops to outdoor games and bonfires under the starry sky. Through group activities, discussions, and workshops, we strive to celebrate our shared culture while also igniting a passion for outdoor exploration.
We’re creating a sense of community and connection that is fostered throughout the weekend. It's not just a camping; it's a transformative journey that will leave you feeling inspired and rejuvenated. We believe that nature has a healing power that can bring people together, and we want to share this experience with our fellow black communities.
So gather your friends, pack your camping gear, and join us for Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend. Let's reconnect with nature, with each other, and with ourselves. Welcome to the Cousins Campout family.
WHAT COUSINS CAMPOUT WEEKEND WILL LOOK LIKE…
Checkin Time: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Ready for a weekend you'll never forget? Picture this: arriving on Thursday, settling into your cozy camping spot, and then heading to a Red Cup Junk Joint Day Party or maybe to the R 'n B/Hip Hop Bingo to meet some awesome folks or maybe at the Bon Fire and a Movie under the stairs. Whatever you chose, from a day party to a night party, you’ll 2 step into the night!!
Friday, embrace the vibe for the day activities, and when night falls… Get set for a hilarious comedy show and dancing under the stars celebriting unity!! Saturday's when the party really starts - from sun up to sun down!! Everything from old school field day, workshops, to live performances... you’ll have a blast!
Checkout Time Sunday is 1:00 pm
And the best part? Great food, cool hangout spots, and plenty of 'Me' Time whenever you need it. So, come on over for a weekend where grown-ups can just have fun, relax, and be themselves!!
Ready for a weekend you'll never forget? Picture this: arriving on Thursday, settling into your cozy camping spot, and then heading to a Red Cup Junk Joint Day Party or maybe to the R 'n B/Hip Hop Bingo to meet some awesome folks or maybe at the Bon Fire and a Movie under the stairs. Whatever you chose, from a day party to a night party, you’ll 2 step into the night!!
Friday, embrace the vibe for the day activities, and when night falls… Get set for a hilarious comedy show and dancing under the stars celebriting unity!! Saturday's when the party really starts - from sun up to sun down!! Everything from old school field day, workshops, to live performances... you’ll have a blast!
Checkout Time Sunday is 1:00 pm
And the best part? Great food, cool hangout spots, and plenty of 'Me' Time whenever you need it. So, come on over for a weekend where grown-ups can just have fun, relax, and be themselves!!
What is Juneteenth?
President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation had officially outlawed slavery in Texas and the other states in rebellion against the Union almost two and a half years earlier. Enforcement of the Proclamation generally relied on the advance of Union troops. Texas being the most remote of the slave states had a low presence of Union troops as the American Civil War ended; thus enforcement there had been slow and inconsistent before Granger's announcement. Although Juneteenth generally celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, it was still legal and practiced in two Union border states (Delaware and Kentucky) until later that year when ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution abolished chattel slavery nationwide in December. Celebrations date to 1866, at first involving church-centered community gatherings in Texas. It spread across the South and became more commercialized in the 1920s and 1930s, often centering on a food festival. During the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, it was eclipsed by the struggle for postwar civil rights but grew in popularity again in the 1970s with a focus on African American freedom and arts. By the 21st century, Juneteenth was celebrated in most major cities across the United States.(Wikipedia)Celebrating the end of slavery and the emancipation of those once enslaved, Juneteenth—also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day—is a day of joy, reflection, and inspiration for Black people living in the United States. Originating in Texas in 1865, the annual commemoration of June 19th continues to be celebrated with enthusiasm and passion by communities across the United States. Juneteenth is a day to reflect on the progress that has been made and to acknowledge the challenges that we must collectively overcome in order to build a world that honors the principles of freedom, justice, equality, and humanity. It is a time to remember and to honor those who fought and sacrificed for our freedom, as well as to take up the mantle and carry on the legacy of progress, perseverance, and liberation. Juneteenth is more than a holiday—it is a beacon of hope and a reminder that we must remain diligent in our pursuit of liberty for all.. It is commemorated on the anniversary date of the June 19, 1865 announcement by Union Army General Gordon Granger, proclaiming freedom from slavery in Texas.