{"id":2,"date":"2023-06-29T16:00:08","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T16:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/outsidecon.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-07-31T14:47:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T14:47:44","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/outsidecon.org\/","title":{"rendered":"OUTSIDECON HOME"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"959\" height=\"317\" src=\"http:\/\/outsidecon.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1924211586-cropped.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OutsideCon 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>September 11, 12 &amp; 13, 2026<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Montgomery Bell State Park<\/strong> \u2013 <em>where \u201cErnest Goes to Camp\u201d was filmed<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Check-in:<\/strong> Friday after 12pm \u2192 <strong>Check-out:<\/strong> Sunday by 12pm<br>You\u2019re in a State Park, so enjoy water play, fishing, hiking, and nature all weekend.<br>\ud83d\udc49 Follow our <a href=\"https:\/\/outsidecon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a> page for updates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Weekend Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfaf Competitions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/outsidecon.org\/?page_id=328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Archery Competition<\/a>:<\/strong> Saturday ~3pm at the shooting range \/ Shooters &amp; Spectators welcome.  See link for more details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/outsidecon.org\/?page_id=308\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fishing Competition<\/a>:<\/strong> Starts Friday ~12pm, ends Saturday at sundown. Be sure to take a photo of your catches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc7d Friday Night<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/outsidecon.org\/?page_id=402\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parties<\/a><\/strong><br><strong>Frank &amp; Millie Xerps {Alien} Party<\/strong><br>Follow the green glow! Reconnect, jam session, and grab the infamous <strong>SKIPPY DRINK!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfac Movies Under the Stars<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Friday Night at Lower Pavilion<\/strong> \u2013 Hosted by Hallowcon<br>1. <em>Ernest Goes to Camp<\/em> \u2013 filmed right here<br>2. TBD flick<br>3. <em>Rocky Horror Picture Show<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2615\ud83d\udc26\ud83c\udfce\ufe0f Saturday Morning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Coffee &amp; Bird Watching<\/strong> with Don McKenzie.<strong> (NOTE: SADLY DON CANNOT JOIN US THIS YEAR (20260), BUT SHOULD RETURN IN 2027)<\/strong><br>Early stroll through the park. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at the main lodge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hot Wheels Race<\/strong> 1PM Joe Dog &amp; Co. at the Lower Pavilion<br>Bring your favorite tiny car to race for your chance to win the Grand Prix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfb8 Saturday Night<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcf8 The Annual Picture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday evening outside the main lodge before the big feast on Saturday evening. Time will be posted around camp \u2013 don\u2019t miss it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/outsidecon.org\/?page_id=402\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"402\">Open Music Jam<\/a><\/strong> under the pavilion.<br>Bring an instrument, sing along, or hurl fruit as the evening dictates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2728 NEW \/ RETURNING FOR 2026: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd25 Make-it-Take-it<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wildman Scooter Armstrong will have a primitive demonstration for you to try and take home to enjoy.  The demo for 2026 is TBD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PLANET VIEWING<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday Evening <a href=\"https:\/\/outsidecon.org\/?page_id=519\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"519\"><strong>Star Gazing with Chuck<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nationally recognized space educator <strong>Chuck Schlemm<\/strong> brings large telescopes for planet viewing in the big field next to the Main Lodge.<br><em>\u201cMy space parties are oriented toward fun, the excitement of space exploration, and inspiring youth to think about how they can have a future in our space programs.\u201d ~ Chuck Schlemm<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/outsidecon.org\/?page_id=529\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"529\">Amateur \u201cHam\u201d Radio demonstration with Frank Kaliz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfb2 <a href=\"https:\/\/outsidecon.org\/?page_id=386\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gaming<\/a> All Weekend<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring your own games to the main lodge. Friends to play with guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2702\ufe0f Arts &amp; Crafts All Weekend<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Camp Counselor Mars has markers, glitter, glue &amp; popsicle sticks in the Main Lodge. Make fridge-worthy keepsakes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f FOOD!!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our fabulous kitchen is run by KC Charland &amp; Dave Johnson + amazing volunteers. Your registration covers food for the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccb Important Camp Rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No smoking in any buildings<\/strong> \u2013 Park rule. Please take it outside and properly dispose of your BUTTs. No littering.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smoking will also be prohibited on the Main Lodge porch.  We will have a covered area set up for any smokers to gather as they wish near the main lodge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Before You Leave:<\/strong><br>ALL campers must reset cabins EXACTLY as found: mattresses propped, windows closed &amp; latched, floors swept, all trash removed. We love this camp and keep the tradition alive only if we ALL help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\ude4b Volunteers Needed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This con runs on friends who give their time. We need help in the kitchen + checking cabins at the end. <strong>See Marc Michael to sign up.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OutsideCon 2026 September 11, 12 &amp; 13, 2026\ud83d\udccd Montgomery Bell State Park \u2013 where \u201cErnest Goes to Camp\u201d was filmed Check-in: Friday after 12pm \u2192 Check-out: Sunday by 12pmYou\u2019re in a State Park, so enjoy water play, fishing, hiking, and nature all weekend.\ud83d\udc49 Follow our Facebook page for updates \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Weekend Highlights \ud83c\udfaf Competitions \ud83d\udc7d&hellip;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"off","neve_meta_disable_footer":"on","neve_meta_disable_title":"on","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/outsidecon.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/outsidecon.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/outsidecon.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/outsidecon.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/outsidecon.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2"}],"version-history":[{"count":43,"href":"https:\/\/outsidecon.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":540,"href":"https:\/\/outsidecon.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions\/540"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/outsidecon.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}