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