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With a giant 27' Slip & Slide, carnival games, a dunk tank, live DJ, an amazing stilt-walking juggler, BBQ dinner, and much more, there’s something for the whole family! Kids can get crafty at the art station, and everyone can relax with a showing of The Wild Robot after sunset, then enjoy an overnight campout in the park. Each ticket purchase includes a delicious BBQ dinner, s’mores, popcorn, and breakfast! Check out the fun we have in store!

Pick Your Campsite!

Pack a tent and your sleeping bag, then head to Trabuco Mesa Park to set up your gear! Tents can be set up as early as 12 PM in the designated areas. Portable restrooms will be available as well as the park restrooms throughout the evening. Make sure to bring a flashlight, but please leave BBQs and portable fire pits at home.

Create, Splash & Play

Beat the heat with a 27’  slip-n-slide and dunk tank, toddler-friendly water games, carnival games, and more! The kids’ craft station will have a fun activity in the shade, and the playground will be open for (monkey) business! Watch an amazing juggling show from the incredible stilt walker, dance to kid-friendly music – and don’t forget the Great Rancho Water Balloon Toss!  

Backyard BBQ Dinner

After a full day of fun, you’ll be ready to refuel, and we’ve got you covered! Your purchased ticket includes a backyard BBQ dinner (burgers, hotdogs, and classic sides). After dinner, s’mores kits will be ready for each family to make - be sure to designate an adult as your marshmallow toaster (adults only at the fire pit).

Watch The Wild Robot Before Bedtime

As night falls over the park, head to the baseball fields to watch a sunset screening of The Wild Robot. This family film is about a robot named Roz who crash-lands on a remote island and connects with the wild animals around her, discovering the joy of what it means to be alive! Each purchased ticket includes a delicious popcorn snack to enjoy during the movie!

Sleep Under the Stars & Wake Up to Fresh Pancakes!

After a long day in the sun, tuck into your sleeping bag and zip off to dreamland. When you wake up, fresh hotcakes, scrambled eggs, and sausage will be ready and waiting! Enjoy breakfast in the great outdoors, then it’s time to break camp!

Thanks to an Amazing SAMLARC Partner!

We’re especially thankful to SAMLARC’s Emerald Partner, Shannon Miller Real Estate Specialist, for making this year’s Great Rancho Campout an adventure to remember!

Tickets On Sale Now!

$30.90 per person | SAMLARC.org/events

• Maximum of 8 tickets per household.

• Tickets are required for all participants ages 3+ (please plan to pack snacks and meals for participants under 3).

• To ensure everyone enjoys the full experience, meal tickets for dinner, snacks, and breakfast are only available with a ticket purchase. If your child is under 3 and would like to have meals and snacks, be sure to purchase a ticket.

• Each ticket purchase includes a delicious BBQ dinner, s’mores, popcorn, and breakfast.

• Due to health and safety restrictions, the catering team is unable to cook guest food; however, the park BBQs are available (first-come, first-served).

• Tickets are non-refundable.