We snagged seats on the aisle next to where the Zamboni comes out on the ice – Zambonis are the tractors of hockey, a sure fire hit with boys. Our seats were right in the front up against the glass and behind the net meaning we got a great view of the action and lots of banging hits right in our face.

Throw in some popcorn, a couple of appearances on the big screen and a great time was had by all. It was kind of like a baseball game, the score and game didn’t matter, it was all about being with friends. The Giants lost 5-0. Didn’t matter. We were at DadCAMP enjoying another best day ever.

DadCAMP is all about Dads who love being Dads getting together with other Dads and our kids. While we’re a Dad-centric group, we’re not exclusive. If Moms want to come along and cheer on the Giants, they’re more than welcome.

Tickets for DadCAMP 3 will be around $16 each, and you’ll be responsible for your other incidentals. The game is an early start so the toddlers can make it out and, hopefully, last longer than a period. This DadCAMP event is also more appropriate if you’ve got older kids, or maybe you want to come with your Dad!

I’ll have ticket information to get us all sitting in the same section soon. Please RSVP to the post if you want to attend and I’ll contact you with the details.

There’s no real organization to our day, it’s just Dads hanging with other Dads and their kids. DadCAMP 2 was a visit to the Country Farms Pumpkin Patch, a set up that takes the taks of wandering around a field with pre-picked pumpkins and kicks it up a few notches. Hay rides, corn mazes, live bands, fresh apples, tractors, petting zoos, and even a Pumpkin Princess are all a part of your visit.

DadCAMP live is just a manifestation of our philosophy that time with our kids, no matter what it is, is a celebration of the best day ever.

Despite a heavy rainfall warning that saw cats and dogs falling from the sky, we had another successful turnout with @AnthonyFloyd, @stv, @_EricLowe, @karlwoll, @kylerstorm and @jaypiddy trudging through the mud to pick a pumpkin.

Congratulations to @AnthonyFloyd who won our DadCAMP prize of an HP A646 portable printer (which was so portable we did a demo from the hatchback of my car in the middle of the pumpkin patch parking lot!)

You can find more pictures on Flickr by searching the tag “dadcamp.”

DadCAMP 3 is planned for November 15 to see the Vancouver Giants at the Pacific Coliseum. Save the date now, ticket information will be released soon.

We’ll meet at 10a on Saturday, October 17. We’ll go on some hay rides, get muddy in the fields, listen to some fun songs and pick a pumpkin to bring home to carve for Halloween.

DadCAMP is all about Dads who love being Dads getting together with other Dads and our kids. While we’re a Dad-centric group, we’re not exclusive. If Moms want to come along and share the fun of this family day, that’s fine.

You’re responsible for your own admission, $10 /person, and it includes a pumpkin. (Kids under 2 are free) Please RSVP in on our EventBrite page so we can ballpark the interest for this latest DadCAMP. Getting an idea on numbers will also help us notify the Pumpkin Patch if we qualify for a group discount.

We’re proud to welcome HP as a supporter of DadCAMP.

I’ll be bringing an HP A646 portable printer along for a demonstration and giveaway. This portable printer lets you print directly from memory cards, usb or bluetooth from just about anywhere. It’s the perfect sort of printer for birthday parties, wedding receptions or … DadCAMPs!

So bring your cameras, or camera phones and be prepared to take lots of pictures to be printed up on the spot! One of the DadCAMPers will be taking the HP A646 printer home at the end of our meetup!

Thanks, see you on October 17 for DadCAMP 2!

If you can’t join us this time around, keep November 15 open for DadCAMP 3. We’ll be attending a Vancouver Giants game as suggested by @stv.