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z28-conv · 03-06-2015, 08:02 PM

Hello to all,

I have booked a room for the Fest. It is the first time we are going. We live about 10 hours driving time from there. This is the closest the fest has been for "us". So I am really looking forward to the trip and weekend

To be honest this would not be a question if I was not bringing the Family. I am and not sure what to expect. I need to break up the fest activities with some "other" family activities. My son is going to be 3-1/2. He loves daddys car and says CAMAAROO!

I am expecting there is going to be some challenges. Are there any other "families " that are taking their kids under the age of 5 to the fest? Have there been any families that have been to past C5fests that can tell me how it was for them? I am also hoping to go there in a Camarovan from Maryland. Any advice except (don't bring the Family!) would be helpful. Thanks in advance

*mlee* · 03-07-2015, 05:36 AM

One of the reasons we have the fest in the Spring or better yet Summer is so families can come. If they are lucky Spring break will hit and in the Summer most are out of school.

This year there is an amusement park right next door if you want to spend some time there and the parking lot will be full of lights and people. I've seen kids with remote control cars running around and other toys. One thing for sure this will get him into the car thing and will not be something to forget.

Really glad you can make it this year. Maybe others can chime in with how they handled the kidos.

Ryanbabz71 · 03-07-2015, 06:25 AM

Here in indiana the kids go back to school the last week in July. My son is starting kindergarten so he won't be going. I took him for a day at fest 4 in indy, it helped living 5 min from the event I could have taken him home if needed. He enjoyed the racing.

These events are a great "learning event". I had my son miss a day of preschool a few weeks ago to go to the chicago autoshow, no way would he have learned about how a supercharger (CTs-V LT4) or dyno works.

Ryan

pickwithaustin · 03-07-2015, 08:35 AM

I've never been to a "fest," but when my kids were little they went everywhere with us. There never was a question about whether they should or should not. With this being a car related event, it should be fun for them and also help give them some foundation in having an interest in cars when they get older. Too many of today's young people are hooked and focused on video games and they never experience real things. I'm sure kids at an event like this would be a good thing.

skipinminn · 03-07-2015, 12:06 PM

I wish MY Dad had taken an Interest in cars. I wish I'd learned at an early age to be a DIY kind of guy. It's to late for this Ole DOG. But you Guys who can get your kids involved I say GOOD FOR YOU>

Ryanbabz71 · 03-07-2015, 12:34 PM

Mine loves going on cruises too, the camarovan should be fun for you

Ryan

hrpiii · 03-08-2015, 12:21 PM

I think you both will be worn out with so many options and so much to do. As mentioned, I know at the host hotels, the gatherings in the parking lot has been full of kids playing with remote cars/toys/helicopters. Make it fun, and they will enjoy it as much as you.

z28-conv · 03-08-2015, 12:23 PM

Thanks Mlee and others for your thoughts and experiences with this subject. I was concerned because of the distance and if there would be enough interest for my family. I feel much more comfortable now than before. Kentucky here we come!

A question for Mlee. Are helmets available to those who do not have one at the fest if they want to participate in any of the racing aspects of the Fest?

Thanks Again

z28-conv · 03-08-2015, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hrpiii

I think you both will be worn out with so many options and so much to do. As mentioned, I know at the host hotels, the gatherings in the parking lot has been full of kids playing with remote cars/toys/helicopters. Make it fun, and they will enjoy it as much as you.

Sounds like a good time. I may need to buy my son a remote control car so he doesn't want to take one from another kid

z28-conv · 03-08-2015, 12:40 PM

One more question. The wife is not a big car fan like most. She doesn't enjoy sitting in a chair talking about cars for hours: What other activities are there for the ladies?

bluebonn · 03-08-2015, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by z28-conv

One more question. The wife is not a big car fan like most. She doesn't enjoy sitting in a chair talking about cars for hours: What other activities are there for the ladies?

There are plenty of things to do in Bowling Green. Just up the road there are some massive caves you can take her to. Nice town and Nashville is just right down the road. I lived there for two years

There is a mall as well

Ryanbabz71 · 03-08-2015, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bluebonn

There are plenty of things to do in Bowling Green. Just up the road there are some massive caves you can take her to. Nice town and Nashville is just right down the road. I lived there for two years

There is a mall as well

Malls might cut into mod money

Ryan

z28-conv · 03-09-2015, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryanbabz71

Malls might cut into mod money

Ryan

Yeah you got that right.

hrpiii · 03-10-2015, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryanbabz71

Malls ALWAYS cut into mod money

Ryan

fixed

03-06-2015, 08:02 PM	#1
z28-conv Drives: '97 z-28 conv. 2013 BRM ZL1 conv. Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 765 View My Garage	First Fest For me and Family. Can I balance Fest and Family? Hello to all, I have booked a room for the Fest. It is the first time we are going. We live about 10 hours driving time from there. This is the closest the fest has been for "us". So I am really looking forward to the trip and weekendTo be honest this would not be a question if I was not bringing the Family. I am and not sure what to expect. I need to break up the fest activities with some "other" family activities. My son is going to be 3-1/2. He loves daddys car and says CAMAAROO! I am expecting there is going to be some challenges. Are there any other "families " that are taking their kids under the age of 5 to the fest? Have there been any families that have been to past C5fests that can tell me how it was for them? I am also hoping to go there in a Camarovan from Maryland. Any advice except (don't bring the Family!) would be helpful. Thanks in advance

03-07-2015, 05:36 AM	#2
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,629 View My Garage	One of the reasons we have the fest in the Spring or better yet Summer is so families can come. If they are lucky Spring break will hit and in the Summer most are out of school. This year there is an amusement park right next door if you want to spend some time there and the parking lot will be full of lights and people. I've seen kids with remote control cars running around and other toys. One thing for sure this will get him into the car thing and will not be something to forget. Really glad you can make it this year. Maybe others can chime in with how they handled the kidos. __________________

03-07-2015, 06:25 AM	#3
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,241 View My Garage	First Fest For me and Family. Can I balance Fest and Family? Here in indiana the kids go back to school the last week in July. My son is starting kindergarten so he won't be going. I took him for a day at fest 4 in indy, it helped living 5 min from the event I could have taken him home if needed. He enjoyed the racing. These events are a great "learning event". I had my son miss a day of preschool a few weeks ago to go to the chicago autoshow, no way would he have learned about how a supercharger (CTs-V LT4) or dyno works. Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

03-07-2015, 08:35 AM	#4
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	I've never been to a "fest," but when my kids were little they went everywhere with us. There never was a question about whether they should or should not. With this being a car related event, it should be fun for them and also help give them some foundation in having an interest in cars when they get older. Too many of today's young people are hooked and focused on video games and they never experience real things. I'm sure kids at an event like this would be a good thing. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

03-07-2015, 12:34 PM	#6
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,241 View My Garage	Mine loves going on cruises too, the camarovan should be fun for you Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

03-07-2015, 12:06 PM	#5
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	I wish MY Dad had taken an Interest in cars. I wish I'd learned at an early age to be a DIY kind of guy. It's to late for this Ole DOG. But you Guys who can get your kids involved I say GOOD FOR YOU>

03-08-2015, 12:21 PM	#7
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,541	I think you both will be worn out with so many options and so much to do. As mentioned, I know at the host hotels, the gatherings in the parking lot has been full of kids playing with remote cars/toys/helicopters. Make it fun, and they will enjoy it as much as you.

03-08-2015, 12:23 PM	#8
z28-conv Drives: '97 z-28 conv. 2013 BRM ZL1 conv. Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 765 View My Garage	Thanks Mlee and others for your thoughts and experiences with this subject. I was concerned because of the distance and if there would be enough interest for my family. I feel much more comfortable now than before. Kentucky here we come! A question for Mlee. Are helmets available to those who do not have one at the fest if they want to participate in any of the racing aspects of the Fest? Thanks Again

03-08-2015, 12:40 PM	#10
z28-conv Drives: '97 z-28 conv. 2013 BRM ZL1 conv. Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 765 View My Garage	One more question. The wife is not a big car fan like most. She doesn't enjoy sitting in a chair talking about cars for hours: What other activities are there for the ladies?