| Camping is a great way to spend some time bonding | | | | a great way to enjoy the outdoors. If you are |
| with the whole family. There are activities for | | | | participating in water activities, make sure to wear |
| everyone to enjoy and it can be a fun adventure. It | | | | life vests for safety. Spending the day fishing can be |
| is also a great way for kids to enjoy their summer | | | | relaxing and enjoying. You can also go back to the |
| vacation away from their parents. They can have fun | | | | camp with your catch and cook it for dinner. It's a |
| and learn a lot about nature. | | | | great way to share in outdoor survival techniques |
| Camping for Families | | | | while having a lot of fun. |
| There are many places in the United States for | | | | Children's Camping |
| family camping fun. Locations are available across the | | | | Having the kids go off to a summer camp is a great |
| country so there is no need to travel great distances | | | | way to get some time alone while allowing the kids |
| to enjoy the outdoors with the whole family. Using | | | | to have a fun and educational time. Summer camps |
| the Internet to research available sites is an ideal tool | | | | are available throughout the country and are |
| to determine the areas that are closest. | | | | affordable ways to let the kids have some summer |
| Once you determine where to go, plan on packing all | | | | fun. Activities are supervised by adults and teen |
| the essentials so your experience is rewarding and | | | | counselors and they will learn new skills. Most summer |
| safe. Pack tents and sleeping gear so you can gather | | | | camps have a variety of activities, games and |
| around the fire and cook a great meal while telling | | | | contests to promote individual growth, foster new |
| ghost stories or playing games. Also be sure to bring | | | | friendships and enhance team building skills. |
| equipment and supplies in case of emergency or | | | | Many summer camps for children will include outdoor |
| accident. Bring a survival kit and first aid kit. These | | | | games and races. Swimming and canoeing are popular. |
| are readily available, pre made, in pharmacies and | | | | Obstacle courses for team building and exercise are |
| outdoor sporting goods stores. Make a list of all | | | | also standard activities. Guided nature tours where |
| necessary supplies and check off the list as you pack | | | | wildlife and plant life are pointed out and discussed will |
| to ensure nothing is forgotten. | | | | educate children on the environment around them |
| Plan to enjoy activities that are fun for the entire | | | | and the importance of nature. Craft times may |
| family. Nature walks and hiking are a great way to | | | | include learning pottery, art and woodworking. |
| explore the outdoors and learn about nature. Bring | | | | Campfire cooking will bring everyone together for an |
| along nature and wildlife guides to investigate | | | | enjoyable evening of storytelling and great food. |
| different types of insects, animals and plant life. Bring | | | | Whether camping as a family or having the kids go |
| along a camera, binoculars and a magnifying glass. | | | | to a summer camp, it's a great way to learn about |
| Discuss the different types of insects, plants and | | | | nature and the outdoors. It is also a way for families |
| wildlife you encounter while on your trek. Look up | | | | to bond and for children to nurture new friendships. If |
| the characteristics of each in your guide to determine | | | | you want to have a great summertime experience, |
| what they are and how they are useful in nature. | | | | try camping as a fun and educational vacation choice. |
| Water activities like swimming, canoing and fishing are | | | | |