Escape with GrandCamp Adventures

The modern family has gone through a variety of changes, but the more things change, the more they stay the same. Grandparents have always been an important part of the extended family, but their influence temporarily declined as the nuclear family gained prominence. With the decline in the economy, the family has evolved again, and grandparents have once again become the saviors of harried parents.

According to the AARP, a whopping 2.5 million grandparents care for their grandchildren, with many more providing help to their adult children with families on a regular basis. These grandparents are not snoozing in the rocking chair while the little ones read quietly at their feet: this is the Baby Boomer generation, flush with energy and the means to attain their goals. These active grandparents encourage their grandchildren in all aspects of their lives, from what to read to how to manage money.

Making Memories in The Golden Age of Adventure

GrandCamp Adventures is the embodiment of all things golden about the grandchild/grandparent relationship. Company creators Patricia Babuka and Scott Schaefer recognized the valuable role their grandparents played and set out to honor it. The concept for the company evolved from their own experiences with fantastic grandparents, as well as with Patricia’s in-laws, Margie and Reuben, who are referred to as the “original GrandCampers.”

Margie and Reuben, grandparents in their golden years, enjoyed creating special activities that allowed them to bond with their grandchildren, thus creating the “GrandCamp.” “I cannot recall any conflict or great disagreement among the grandkids while GrandCamp was in session,” remarked Reuben. As a bonus, Margie and Reuben were not only spending time building bonds with their grandchildren, but they were also allowing their adult children to have some couple’s time away from the kids. Patricia and Scott recognized the win-win scenario this created and wanted to share those experiences with others.

Launched in 2010, GrandCamp Adventures became more than just a company: it became a trusted resource that provides fun, educational, and family-honoring materials. GrandCamp Adventures was hailed on CNN as one way some grandparents can “have fun and generate lifetime memories” and on About.com, which gushed about the GrandCamp Adventures secret handshake activity.

Every book produced by the company has an associated CD with catchy tunes, as well as fun projects and games, with suggestions for further grandparent/grandchild adventures. Plush meerkats are available for little ones to snuggle with and recall fond memories from the story. The GrandCamp Adventures products enable families from all walks of life with the premise that, “The greatest gift to a grandchild is time.”

The blockbuster tale, Here We Go! Around the World Family Adventure, written by award-winner Walter Sorrels and beautifully illustrated by former-Disney artist Victor Travares, takes the entire family on a whirlwind adventure throughout the globe. It begins with the return of grandma and grandpa, who have run into a difficult problem: all of the treasures they acquired on their global tour have been lost! The story follows the grandparents and grandchildren as they try to track down grandma and grandpa’s lost treasures. Along the way, Savannah, Luca, and Aiden enjoy some golden escapades with their grandparents in distant lands, finally discovering that the greatest treasures of all are the love and memories they share.

Children will delight in the eye-catching graphics as well as the romp through castles, festivals, and the occasional brush with danger. Grandparents will be thrilled with the heart-warming story that will bring them closer to their loved ones. The games and suggestions associated with the story make it simple to keep the fun going.

Launch grandparents and grandchildren on new adventures by creating loving memories with the products at www.grandcamp.com