Friday, January 11, 2013
The Purple Haired Home Schooler: S'mores: the card game!
The Purple Haired Home Schooler: S'mores: the card game!: If your family loves camping, fun, and the outdoors, check out S'mores: the card game. This is an inexpensive, easy-to-play game that k...
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Everyday Life: S'mores Please
Everyday Life: S'mores Please: Recently I was asked to do a review on a set of S'mores playing cards. This is A game for ages 6+ and is design for 6 multi-level playe...
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Check out our new Fun Facts tab on our blog! It's pretty neat! It's just one of the many great things about CAMP!
http://campinggames.blogspot.com/p/fun-facts.html
http://campinggames.blogspot.com/p/fun-facts.html
Monday, December 31, 2012
2013...A year for new beginnings
A lot of people brainstorm about their New Year's resolutions for weeks, or days, leading up to the beginning of a new year. Others, they wait until New Years Day to make them, or often change their mind within the first few days of the year as to what they want to change or accomplish in the year.
I want to loose 50 pounds, put some money away for a rainy day, and strengthen my relationships with my children, husband, family and friends. Do these New Year's resolutions sound anything like yours?
Whether they do or they don't, maybe we shouldn't wait for a brand new year to change something; perhaps we should do it every day. Perhaps we should be grateful for what we have and who we have it with and just ENJOY life. Perhaps we should worry not so much on loosing the extra baby weight of 9 years and just exercise and eat right to be healthy. Perhaps we should stop and smell the roses and the tulips and the lilacs and the sweet peas. Perhaps we need to realize that life is too short and worrying and obsessing about whether our house is clean enough for visitors is just silly; and that relaxing and making memories with loved ones is what it's all about.
So, no matter what your New Year's resolutions are, or whether or not you stick to them, may 2013 bring you as much happiness as you allow it.
I want to loose 50 pounds, put some money away for a rainy day, and strengthen my relationships with my children, husband, family and friends. Do these New Year's resolutions sound anything like yours?
Whether they do or they don't, maybe we shouldn't wait for a brand new year to change something; perhaps we should do it every day. Perhaps we should be grateful for what we have and who we have it with and just ENJOY life. Perhaps we should worry not so much on loosing the extra baby weight of 9 years and just exercise and eat right to be healthy. Perhaps we should stop and smell the roses and the tulips and the lilacs and the sweet peas. Perhaps we need to realize that life is too short and worrying and obsessing about whether our house is clean enough for visitors is just silly; and that relaxing and making memories with loved ones is what it's all about.
So, no matter what your New Year's resolutions are, or whether or not you stick to them, may 2013 bring you as much happiness as you allow it.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Our new games for 2013!
The Biking Game and Build a Bike!
We have teamed up with Schwinn to bring you two brand new games for 2013! Here are a few sneak peeks of the games! If you would "like" more information on these two great games, check out our Facebook Biking Game page!!
We have teamed up with Schwinn to bring you two brand new games for 2013! Here are a few sneak peeks of the games! If you would "like" more information on these two great games, check out our Facebook Biking Game page!!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
TDmonthly: "2012: A Year of Charity"
We at Education Outdoors, Inc. are very proud to be involved with TDmonthly and their Year of Charity event. We support charities near and far and wish that we could provide more to those in need.
This article discusses how our charitable donations have affected schools, specialty stores, and children through TDmonthly's 2012: A Year of Charity.
http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5185
Have you donated to a charity this year? If so, what charity?
This article discusses how our charitable donations have affected schools, specialty stores, and children through TDmonthly's 2012: A Year of Charity.
http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5185
Have you donated to a charity this year? If so, what charity?
Friday, November 2, 2012
The Year of Mysterious Creatures and Fishing Camp!
WOW! It has been a while since anyone has updated our blog! But now is as good as any time!
So far 2012 has been a great year for us! We have welcomed about a new "crew" member, Theresa, and she is a great asset to our team and handles all aspects of the Education Outdoors world. We have also gained a new rep group, Diverse Marketing, and are hoping that they will join us in our successes!
One thing that is pretty cool this year is that we have received some new awards! This is very exciting! Our newest creation, Mysterious Creatures, was nominated for an ASTRA Award (but didn't win), but has won The Family Review Center's Seal of Approval! One of our other games, Fishing Camp, won their Gold Award! It truly is an honor working with The Family Review Center!
Also expanding this year has been our list of Mommy Bloggers and other game reviewers including, but not limited to, The Oddities of Parenthood, The Nap Time Reviewer, Mommy Ramblings, Bullock's Buzz, Growing Up Gabel, and so many more. Look at our links under Bloggers for a full list!
Tim has been working hard around the office with creating new game ideas and at the first of the year we will be making a BIG announcement! SO STAY TUNED!
As always, feel free to contact us at CustomerService@EducationOutdoors.net!
So far 2012 has been a great year for us! We have welcomed about a new "crew" member, Theresa, and she is a great asset to our team and handles all aspects of the Education Outdoors world. We have also gained a new rep group, Diverse Marketing, and are hoping that they will join us in our successes!
Also expanding this year has been our list of Mommy Bloggers and other game reviewers including, but not limited to, The Oddities of Parenthood, The Nap Time Reviewer, Mommy Ramblings, Bullock's Buzz, Growing Up Gabel, and so many more. Look at our links under Bloggers for a full list!
Tim has been working hard around the office with creating new game ideas and at the first of the year we will be making a BIG announcement! SO STAY TUNED!
As always, feel free to contact us at CustomerService@EducationOutdoors.net!
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Spring is almost here....
The resident snapping turtle that lives in the EO pond finally woke up from a long winters nap... not sure he was too happy about what he saw.. oh well spring is almost here :)
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
A Great Toy Fair 2011
So great to see everyone at this year's NY Toy Fair... Thanks for stopping by our CAMP...
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Are They Real? You Decide...
A New Multi-cultural game inspires
curiosity and Global Awareness while being socially responsible.
Mysterious Creatures(tm) the Board Game Coming to NY Toy Fair 2011- Have you ever heard of the Giant Mekong Catfish of Thailand? Or the Tazel Worm of Germany? Learn about these, and many more in this unique race around the globe filled with adventure, discovery and geography.
Mysterious Creatures(tm) the Game was created to engage player's curiosity in the mysteries of nature that exist across the world. The game takes each player on an adventure/race across the globe in search of their creature's evidence cards. The first player to collect all 3 evidence cards and make it back to their creature's country of origin wins! Along the way players will learn geography, country flags, and a multitude of info about creatures that may or may not exist... it's up to you to decide.
All the card art for each creature incorporates the flag of its native country. Other features include the set-backs for natural phenomena like the Bermuda Triangle.
Did we mention you get a FREE limited edition poster? The age range is 8+ and is for up-to 4 players.
Watch TDmonthly Video
16 creatures from 16 countries, some fact some fiction:
1. USA - Big Foot
2. Canada - Ogopogo
3. Mexico - Chubacabra
4. Brazil - Anaconda
5. Poland - Wawel Dragon
6. Ireland - Nessie
7. France - beast of Gevaudan
8. Germany - Tazel worm
9. Scandinavia - Kraken
10. India - Ganges Shark
11. China/Himalayas- Yetie
12. Thailand - giant catfish
13. Indonesia/Philipines - Ahool (giant bat)
14. Australia - Tasmanian Tiger
15. South Africa - Mokele-Mbembe
16. Japan - Hibagon
curiosity and Global Awareness while being socially responsible.
Mysterious Creatures(tm) the Board Game Coming to NY Toy Fair 2011- Have you ever heard of the Giant Mekong Catfish of Thailand? Or the Tazel Worm of Germany? Learn about these, and many more in this unique race around the globe filled with adventure, discovery and geography.
Mysterious Creatures(tm) the Game was created to engage player's curiosity in the mysteries of nature that exist across the world. The game takes each player on an adventure/race across the globe in search of their creature's evidence cards. The first player to collect all 3 evidence cards and make it back to their creature's country of origin wins! Along the way players will learn geography, country flags, and a multitude of info about creatures that may or may not exist... it's up to you to decide.
All the card art for each creature incorporates the flag of its native country. Other features include the set-backs for natural phenomena like the Bermuda Triangle.
Did we mention you get a FREE limited edition poster? The age range is 8+ and is for up-to 4 players.
Includes:
16 Creature cards
48 Evidence cards
1 Game board
8 Character pawns
1 die
1 FREE full color poster!Watch TDmonthly Video
16 creatures from 16 countries, some fact some fiction:
1. USA - Big Foot
2. Canada - Ogopogo
3. Mexico - Chubacabra
4. Brazil - Anaconda
5. Poland - Wawel Dragon
6. Ireland - Nessie
7. France - beast of Gevaudan
8. Germany - Tazel worm
9. Scandinavia - Kraken
10. India - Ganges Shark
11. China/Himalayas- Yetie
12. Thailand - giant catfish
13. Indonesia/Philipines - Ahool (giant bat)
14. Australia - Tasmanian Tiger
15. South Africa - Mokele-Mbembe
16. Japan - Hibagon
Social Responsibility
Mysterious Creatures is a game that not only asks us to take a closer look at the mysteries of nature, it wants to give us a chance to support some incredible non-profits who are making a difference in your own backyard and across the globe. Mysterious Creatures and Education Outdoors, Inc. are committed to giving back a percentage of every game sale to a list of amazing non-profits. When a game is purchased there is the immediate satisfaction of knowing you've made a difference in the life of someone less fortunate. The Non-profits we serve are all 501c and include: shoes for orphans in Africa, disaster relief, feeding vulnerable children in North America, and many more.
Mysterious Creatures™ will be debuting at the NY Toy Fair Feb. 13th - 16th, Booth #6140.
For release info check out EducationOutdoors.net or MysteriousCreaturesPlay.com. Email: jesse@educationoutdoors.net
Mysterious Creatures™ will be debuting at the NY Toy Fair Feb. 13th - 16th, Booth #6140.
For release info check out EducationOutdoors.net or MysteriousCreaturesPlay.com. Email: jesse@educationoutdoors.net
Friday, January 28, 2011
Hiker runs into a mother bear and her cubs in “Hit the Trail”
Hiker runs into a mother bear
and her cubs in “Hit the Trail”
A new action packed card game from Education Outdoors, Inc. Coming to NY Toy Fair Booth# 6140
Eastport, MI January 2011: Can you be the first hiker to hike 100 miles in the new dice / card game “Hit the Trail”? The game is being released at Toy Fair 2011 from Education Outdoors , Inc. and is a unique, fast pace, nature inspired family game for ages 8+
How the game is played:
• Deal 7 cards out to each player.
• Each player picks a card and lays it face up. (This is where the strategy comes in) Do you pick a lower point card or a higher point card?
• Youngest player then rolls the three dice – trying to match one of the die or combination of dice to their card amount which is face up. Each time the die/dice combination match the players card that is face up, the player gets to move the card into their “mile pile” trying to be the first to hike 100 miles. But, beware of getting caught with a “cooler card” – like the mother bear & cubs in the trail.
If you get caught with one of the three cooler cards – you loose 10 miles.
Other twists in the game include bonus rolls if the player’s dice total the card amount that is face up. Don’t forget to look out for the trips /doubles rule which is when any of the dice come up with doubles or triples. You take a card from the person to your right.
“Hit the Trail” comes packaged in a mini backpack which includes 72 cards, 3 dice, and 2 pencils.
For more information on selling this product stop by the Education Outdoors cabin Booth # 6140 at the NY Toy Fair Feb. 13th – 16th. Or contact tim@educationoutdoors.net | ph: 231-599-2763 | www.EducationOutdoors.net
Follow the action: Facebook.com/EducationOutdoors | Twitter.com/Campgames | Youtube.com/Campgames
Monday, December 27, 2010
Thanks for a Wonderful 2010!
We at Education Outdoors want to say thank you for all your support this year. We continue to grow because of our loyal customers, vendors, and sales team. Thanks for helping us in our mission to create multi-generational products that "re-connect families one game at a time."
-Team EO
-Team EO
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Snipe Game Review and Giveaway
Check out the Snipe Game review on Hope's Cafe for a chance to win some great prizes from EO, Inc...
"The Snipe Hunt game is very unique and fun as well. Who hasn't heard of "Snipe Hunts" before?! You know, city boy visits the country, (usually snobby, making fun of the country boys). So, country boys decide to have some fun, and take him on a snipe hunting trip. Only...there is no such animal as a snipe! Well, now there is, and you and your family can enjoy snipe hunting! The "snipes" are really cute, and when removed from their nest, they start chirping and their eyes light up. This game is basically played like Capture the Flag, in that the two teams are racing to find the opposing team's snipe first. A lot of fun, and I like that it can be played outside
or inside!"... read more
"The Snipe Hunt game is very unique and fun as well. Who hasn't heard of "Snipe Hunts" before?! You know, city boy visits the country, (usually snobby, making fun of the country boys). So, country boys decide to have some fun, and take him on a snipe hunting trip. Only...there is no such animal as a snipe! Well, now there is, and you and your family can enjoy snipe hunting! The "snipes" are really cute, and when removed from their nest, they start chirping and their eyes light up. This game is basically played like Capture the Flag, in that the two teams are racing to find the opposing team's snipe first. A lot of fun, and I like that it can be played outside
or inside!"... read more 
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Traverse Magazine - " Holiday Gift Guide "
A big thanks to Traverse Magazine for the editorial in the 2010 Holiday Gift Guide!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Snipe in warehouse!
Snipe™ Hunt Now Shipping! Fresh off the truck... We appreciate your patience. We're getting ready to place our second order to meet demand!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
ASTRA launches national Neighborhood Toy Store Day
ASTRA launches national Neighborhood Toy Store Day: "CHICAGO -The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association is launching a new ..."
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