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