Day 6: Relaxation Day
Slow morning, easy fishing, and savoring camp life.
The Day at a Glance
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00–9:00 | Sleep in, lazy breakfast |
| 9:00–12:00 | Fishing (or nothing) |
| 12:00–1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00–4:00 | Extended rest, personal time |
| 4:00–6:00 | Choice activities, laundry if needed |
| 6:00–7:30 | Family dinner |
| 8:00–10:30 | Prime stargazing night |
Why a Rest Day
By Day 6:
- Accumulated fatigue from the week
- One more big day ahead (Day 7)
- Departure prep mental overhead starting
- Time to appreciate rather than accomplish
The goal today: Not having goals.
Morning: Permission to Be Lazy
Sleep In
No alarms. Natural wake-up. Coffee when you’re ready.
Slow Breakfast
Let it take two hours if it does:
- Pancakes, eggs, bacon—the works
- Multiple cups of coffee
- Lingering conversation
- Looking at the water
Morning Fishing (Optional)
For those who want to:
- Shore fishing near camp
- No pressure, no goals
- Last chance to beat personal records
- Or: Don’t fish. That’s fine too.
Midday
Lunch
Whatever’s easy. Whatever sounds good.
Extended Personal Time
1:00–4:00 PM is protected time for individuals:
Grandparents:
- Napping
- Reading
- Writing
- Watching wildlife from camp chair
Parents:
- Reading that book you brought
- Quiet time as a couple
- Actually relaxing (rare as parents)
Teens:
- Hammock time
- Photography
- Journaling
- Music (headphones)
Kids:
- Supervised play
- Art projects
- Nature exploration nearby
- Maybe even rest (one can hope)
Afternoon
Practical Tasks
Some logistics for end-of-trip:
- Laundry at camper services (if needed)
- Cooler organization/inventory
- Meal planning for remaining days
- Start thinking about pack-up
Optional: Wolf Center Visit
If you haven’t done it yet, afternoon is a good time for:
- Colorado Wolf Center (short drive)
- Tour + gift shop = 2 hours
- Back for dinner
Optional: Final Marina Visit
Pick up souvenirs, supplies, or just explore if you haven’t yet.
Evening: Prime Stargazing
Setup
Tonight should be your best stargazing attempt:
- By Day 6, you know the best viewing spot in camp
- Evening is planned around dark-sky time
- Weather patterns observed all week (pick clear night)
Dinner First
Eat before full darkness. Set up stargazing area.
Viewing Plan
See Stargazing Guide for details.
Tonight’s targets:
- Milky Way (full arc if visible)
- Specific constellations you’ve been learning
- Planets (if positioned well)
- Meteor watching
- Deep sky objects with binoculars
Duration: Stay out as long as interest holds. No school tomorrow.
Making It Special
- Blankets for lying back
- Hot chocolate or warm drinks
- Quiet conversation
- Let the kids stay up (within reason)
- No phones (light pollution)
Reflection Time
Day 6 is naturally reflective. The trip is winding down.
Conversation Starters
- What will you remember most?
- What surprised you?
- What would you do differently?
- What should we do next year?
For Kids
- Draw your favorite moment
- Make a trip gratitude list
- Write a “postcard” to yourself about the trip
- Start a memory project
Tonight’s Checklist
- Enjoy the stars
- Begin mental prep for departure
- Rest well for final full day
- Appreciate where you are
Don’t Fill Every Moment: The temptation on Day 6 is to cram in “one more thing.” Resist. The empty space is where memories solidify and relationships deepen. Boredom at camp is not failure—it’s success.