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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

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