Camping with Your Kids

Camping with Your Kids

Do your research       

Choose family friendly campsite Check what facilities they have available onsite Look online to see what events going on in the area Plan out day trips and activities Research places to visit nearby Examine equipment that has been sitting in storage Plan fun campaign meals

Prepare a checklist      

Tent and tent accessories Sleeping bag airbed Portable crib Bedding Cooking related utensils Foldable cooler box lantern or battery powered candles

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Portable seating Waterproof clothing Sunscreen and hat Personal hygiene items Clothing Toilet paper First aid kit and medicine Itch stopping spray Foam floor tiles Antibacterial Bug repellant Matches Wrist watch Tent repair kit Waterproof storage Hi – visibility clothing (hat, backpack, wristband etc.)

Campsite Layout 1. Decide where you will put your campfire – usually in the centre as focal point. Tip: Set tents at least thirty feet from fire ring and keep a bucket of water close.

2. Pitch your tent – ideally dow wi d of the ca pfire so they do ’t get filled with s oke. Tip: Check ground area before setting up tent. Avoid rocks and branches that could puncture the tent floor.

3. Camp kitchen – best placed on the edge of the campsite open area to avoid attracting animals.

4. Latrain or toilet – You want it far enough away to keep odors out of camp but not so far that you will get lost in the night. Tip: With young kids in camp, a portable camp toilet will make your life a lot easier.

5. Locate camps water supply and setup a drinking and washing station.

6. Setup light source where needed – bathroom or tent.

Things to consider in choosing a tent       

Size Living space Privacy Tent accessories Weather proof Material Price

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Fun games and activities        

Outdoor crafts Nature journal Identifying camping hazards Scavenger hunts Campfire stories Star gazing Cloud watching Fort building

Survival and safety      

Lear i g how to ake a trail so they do ’ get lost Day one explore the campsite, point out landmarks Decide on a meeting point should anyone get lost Give each child a card with camp details and a contact number Give everyone a personal flashlight Have a rain and severe weather plan

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Kebabs Hotdogs / sausages Smores Fish Starburst Fruits (apples, banana, pineapples) Ham and cheese sandwich Campfire éclairs Toast Stuffed peppers Marshmallows

Sources: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/climate/uk/extremes http://blog.eurekatent.com/20-outdoor-facts-to-impress-friends http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Campfire http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/Pages/Introduction.aspx http://afterschool.ae

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