Ep 6. Camp Rev
- TV-PG
- November 15, 2007
- 21 min
In this episode of Run's House, titled Camp Rev, the Simmons family heads off on a camping trip. The adventure starts with the family packing up their SUV and hitting the road to the campsite. Rev Run, the patriarch of the family, takes on the role of the navigator, using his trusty map and GPS to guide them to their destination. The family has decided to go camping so they can bond and enjoy the great outdoors.
The camping trip starts off great, with the family setting up their tents and starting a fire. The kids, however, are not quite as excited about the camping trip as their parents. They quickly realize there is no cell service and no electricity, which means no video games, no social media, and no TV. Vanessa, the eldest daughter, begins to get agitated as she is disconnected from the world. JoJo, on the other hand, is excited to catch some fish and make s’mores by the fire.
The family decides that they need to find activities to keep them busy while they are camping. Rev Run suggests that they take a hike, and they all agree. The hike starts out fine, but it soon becomes clear that the family is not fully prepared for the rigors of the trail. Diggy, the youngest son, has to stop and rest every few minutes, and Angela, the second eldest daughter, has to take off her shoes and walk barefoot. Despite the difficulties, the family perseveres, and they make it to a beautiful waterfall. They all agree that the hike was worth it and they feel a sense of accomplishment.
Back at the campsite, the family has a visitor. A friendly park ranger stops by to check on them and see if they are enjoying their trip. The kids are thrilled to see him and ask him a million questions. The ranger shares some interesting facts about the wildlife in the area and teaches the family how to properly build a fire. Vanessa is still not sold on the idea of camping, but the rest of the family is having a great time.
As the day wears on, the family starts to get hungry. Rev Run suggests that they try to catch some fish for dinner, and Diggy is particularly excited about the idea. They all head down to the lake with their fishing rods and bait, and everyone tries their luck. Diggy catches a fish right away, and the family celebrates with high fives and cheers. They all work together to clean and cook the fish over the fire. When dinner is ready, the family sits down to eat. They all agree that the fish is delicious, and Rev Run says that it tastes even better because they caught it themselves.
As the night wears on, the family gathers around the campfire and starts to tell ghost stories. Angela tells a story about a haunted hotel she stayed at once, and JoJo shares a story about a ghost that he saw in his bedroom when he was little. Vanessa is still struggling to enjoy the camping trip, but she begrudgingly admits that the ghost stories are kind of fun.
The next day, it is time for the family to pack up and head back home. They all agree that the camping trip was a success, and they feel closer as a family. Rev Run says that he hopes they can do it again sometime, and the kids all nod in agreement. As they drive away from the campsite, Vanessa pulls out her phone and checks her messages. She says to herself that it is good to be back in the real world, but secretly, she already misses camping.
In this heartwarming episode of Run's House, viewers get to see the Simmons family bond over an outdoor adventure. While there are some challenges along the way, the family works together to overcome them, and they all come out stronger and closer as a result. The episode is a great reminder of the importance of spending time with family and enjoying the simple things in life.