As kids become more and more busy camping trips present a great opportunity to spend quality time with your kids without distractions. Kids are more active today than they have been in the past, even needing planners to keep everything straight. While its good for kids to be involved in different activities, there also needs to be some time to relax and be with family and that is where camping comes in.
Camping is a wonderful pastime for families and many kids love it. You may want to start by having the kids help decide the camping location. It’s important to involve the kids with the planning; otherwise it can seem like just another family obligation instead of a chance to really have fun and bond with the rest of the family. You’ll want to be sure to plan well ahead. Camping is becoming increasingly popular and campsites can be booked months and even years in advance. Talk with the kids about what you hope to achieve on the camping trip and make a list of activities to do. Great family camping activities include stargazing, animal watching, hiking, fishing, canoeing, rafting, and of course cooking s’mores.
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