Super scary s’mores

My adult memories of summer camp are sweetly nostalgic: hikes and canoe races, s'mores, late-night ghost stories, and best friends forever.

Still, buried in the crevices of recollection are bits of horror, too: snakes and mosquitoes, questionably dirty lakes, sleepless nights, and mean girls.

The Great Horror Campout offers scary memories of another kind. The event founded by Los Angeles-based Ten Thirty One Productions entertainment company will expand its popular outing locally for a “choose your own adventure” fright fest at Vierra Farms in West Sacramento.

On Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, participants can customize a camping experience. Pick “high octane” for maximum scariness, or for those with weaker hearts, there's also a more gentle option. (Not exactly sure how much you can take? No worries, there's a “safe phrase” should you suddenly commence freaking out.)

Activities include something that is, intimidatingly, referred to as a “Hell Hunt,” and the whole shebang utilizes “scareactors,” special effects, props and various obstacle courses.

Tickets are $99-$139, and include overnight accommodations in a two- or four-person tent, plus breakfast, parking, movies and more.

No word on if anyone will re-enact that milkshake scene from Meatballs. Because that would be pretty horrific. Vierra Farms, 3010 Burrows Avenue in West Sacramento; (310) 993-8289; www.greathorrorcampout.com.