As I sat on that rock and contemplated, and worked at picking the thorns out of my hands, I realized that the world would be a better place if more folks went camping. There is no small amount of adventure packed into a good family camping trip. You simply need to tailor the trip to the amount of adventure you need. The more relatives, the more adventure. Impala station wagons with leaking radiator hoses add to the adventure aspect.
Air conditioning is another adventure-ruining luxury.
So is soap. Have your two youngest kids help you pitch the tent. Never bring mosquito repellent. It ruins the atmosphere. Camp during hunting season.