Our whole family used to be such great campers. the older the kids get, the less interested they are in it. Of course like most teenagers, they are spoiled and lazy and the outdooe life requires too much good old fashioned work for them to actually enjoy it. We are kind of between a rock and a hard place in that I don't trust them at home all weekend while we are out camping, so either we go as a family and listen to them complain, or stay home. My youngest, 11 years old, still likes to go and rough it. I don't understand them, I am hopin that when they grow up they will camp and enjoy the great outdoors with their faimilies, if not I will take their kids and teach them all I know, (before they become teenagers of course!)