 Description:
Fitzpatrick's Jellystone Park is 60 miles from Chicago. We thought we were in for just another weekend of camping, but we were super-impressed with all the fun we had at Jellystone Park. The adults relaxed in the outdoors and the kids kept busy with planned activities and swimming.
Highlights (i.e.
best things to do, memorable moments, etc.)
Of course the best highlight is sleeping in a tent. Who doesn't love that? But there were so many other great moments of our weekend that made this camping experience stand out from all the others.
We woke up early in the morning and after breakfast the kids ran off to check out the morning cartoons. Swimming was at the top of their list so they swam for about an hour or so. They got out of their wet suits and it was off to ceramics and a limbo contest before lunch. That's right, camping without the adults needing to entertain the kids every moment!
 The
adults got a break since we felt comfortable letting the kids go off on
their own to walk around and participate in the activities. One of the
funniest moments of the weekend was the greased melon toss. One night,
two of us went on the hayride while two of us just hung out at camp. After
a long day of playing we settled in for another night of sleeping under
the stars. With all the goofy games and practically unlimited swimming,
the kids were very happy the entire weekend.
Quick tips/suggestions:
Do: Bring the dog if you have one. The
campsites are large and grassy and the dogs have a lot of room to do what
they do best. Don't: Forget a grill
rack. The sites are equipped with fire pits but there is no grill rack
on top. If you plan to cook anything with a pan, you will need a rack
to place the pan on. There are a few varieties for you to purchase if
you don't have one to bring.
Don't: Worry about bringing along all
the kids games to keep them busy. There will be so many activities for
them you will need to call them back to your campsite to get some food.
If you bring anything, bring a few outdoor toys like soccer balls, Frisbee
or baseball and glove.
Best Way to get around:
Getting There: You should drive your
own car, packed with your kids, dog, tent, bathing suit, running shoes,
and enough food for the weekend.
Getting Around: The campgrounds are
small and you can easily walk around the entire place. If you would like
to leave the campgrounds and go into town for any reason, you will need
to drive since the campsite is in the middle of cornfields.
Weekend Activities
Theme Weekends
Ranger Station
Fitzpatrick's Jellystone Park
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