By Allison Caloggero

The City of Somerville’s Recreation Department and parent volunteers will host their third annual urban campout on Saturday, July 28, through Sunday, July 29, at the Lincoln Park soccer field in Somerville. The event will feature campfire songs, s’mores, stories, and lots of other activities.

Everyone is welcome to attend. Campers should setup their tents and other camping gear anytime after 12:00 pm on Saturday, July 28. Campers should bring basic needs for camping such as tents, air mattresses, and chairs, along with instruments and, of course, stories to share. Non-campers are also welcome to join in afternoon and evening activities.

Grills and portable fire pits will be available, so attendees should bring food to grill, marshmallows to roast over the fire, and a potluck dish to share with fellow campers. In the morning, after a long night of camping, there will be a pancake breakfast with coffee.

Bathrooms will be available. Adult supervision and police will be present throughout the event. There will be a police officer on site and the Somerville Police will also send a cruiser by regularly throughout the night.

If rain is forecasted for Saturday the campout will be held on Friday, July 27. If rain is in the forecast for both days the campout will be cancelled.

If you have any questions you may contact Stephanie Hirsch at shirsch@sprynet.com or at 617-512-4847. You may also visit www.lincolnparksomerville.com  for more information.