We are adventurers, explorers, campers, dreamers, travelers.
We love to adventure together. Our hope is to inspire other families to do the same.

Our Home Base

We are happy Michiganders to the core. We will point to a spot on our hand to show you where we live. No shame.

Ian and I met when we were just 19 and 20. We decided to make it forever in 2005. We both enjoy the great outdoors and soak it up every change we get. We bought a camper in 2011 and take the boys and the cameras on the road every chance we get. Ian works full time in IT and Jamie is a full time creative as a photographer, videographer and writer.

Ethan is 10, Nolan is 8, and Greyson is 2. Our boys love Basketball, Baseball, Football, Hockey- okay all the sports. And everything Michigan State. Like us, they truly enjoy being outside whenever they can and escaping on every free weekend.

Our Gear

2014 GMC Sierra Z71

2011 Jayco Jay Flight 26BH Travel Trailer- This Jayco has undergone an extensive renovation project. Check it out on the blog!

We started camping with the bare essentials, a tent and sleeping bags were all we had on our first trip together. Our gear grew over the years, and so has our family. This is not to say we don’t love a stripped-down adventure. We have, since buying the camper gone tent camping with the boys!

We also love our Air B&B getaways. No matter how you camp, we like to think it’s not about the gear, but what camping stands for- time in the great outdoors with those we love.

The Idea

The Ball Camp is our place to share travels, campground reviews, living and doing life with kids.

Weather you’re here because you share our love for the great outdoors, you want to find the perfect adventure for your family, or you find the life of someone who is living with three boys and a husband (thats 4 dudes) amusing- we’re happy you’re here.

Our hope is that you find something you love here. That this place inspires you to plan an adventure, to seek time outside, to hang some new art on your wall, or just to smile. Come on in, drink some coffee and stay a while.