Glamping trip last summer
As we enter the winter months, I was reminiscing about our family glamping trip this last summer. It turned out to be a really delightful camping locale and we plan on returning. Having teenagers on the spectrum, it’s important to choose accommodations that are comfortable according to their specific needs. We stayed in glamping tents that provided all the accommodations of home away from home.
We reserved a tent with an additional loft bed as the kids no longer are willing to share a bed. So there was a “master bedroom” with a queen bed, a bedroom with twin bunk beds and an additional full bed in an enclosed loft. There was also a kitchen with sink, microwave and Keurig coffee maker along with a large kitchen table. There was also a bathroom with shower and a family room area with sofa, chairs and tv. The entrance offered French doors that opened out to a deck with patio furniture, a fire pit and a small shallow creek backing up to the property. Along with all of these amenities, the tents included central air, heat and electricity with WiFi. The kids were thrilled.
The camping grounds also offer activities including small lakes with fishing pole rentals, kayaks and small boats, a swimming hole and high end restaurant. We had dinner at the restaurant and it was delicious.
The kids had a nice time and were very calm and comfortable. They brought their iPhones and were pleased they could access WiFi. The time spent outdoors they felt relaxed and we found the nature surroundings to be calming. The creek that lined the back of the tents did have a lot of frogs chirping at nite but they didn’t seem to bother them.
The campground we visited was Sankoty Lakes in Spring Bay, Illinois. It’s about two hours from Chicago. I just thought it may be of interest to share with other autism families as an idea for a camping option.
