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Four Tips for Camping
With Children
Camping trips are a great way to get
away from the city and spend some
quality time with family and friends.
However, when children are involved,
it is essential to be prepared and
ease into this new activity for them.
Here are some tips to help make the
process easier:
1. DRESS REHEARSAL. Before you
set off on your first camping trip,
arrange a trial run in the back yard.
This will get children used to the idea
of sleeping in a tent while still having
the security of familiar surroundings.
It also allows parents to get used to
unfamiliar or new equipment in an
environment where a setup mishap
or forgotten component can be
easily remedied. If there are hiccups
with equipment, food preparation
or forgotten items, continue to do a
backyard camp every few weeks until
everything runs smoothly.
2. STAY CLOSE TO HOME. Once
the art of backyard camping with
children has been mastered it’s time
for the first outside camping trip.
Look for a suitable campsite that is
30 - 60 minutes away from home.
Arriving at your first family camp
with children that are tired and
cranky from a long road trip can
start the experience off on a bad
note.
Camping closer to home also means
that it is easier to pack up, cut
the camping trip short and go back