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While getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life is one of the reasons families choose to go camping, for kids – it’s the ultimate adventure. If you are planning a family camping trip this summer, here are some tips that will ensure your vacation is both a safe and fun experience.
1. If you are planning a car trip a to get to your camp site, make sure you’ve had a recent car service and check the tyres etc.
2. Pre-camping preparation. If you have small children, you may want to select a tent that will accommodate all if you comfortably. On the other hand, if you are camping with older children, it may be a good idea to purchase additional pup tents to give them some sense of independence.
Another great tip is to practice assembling the tents in your backyard so as to avoid wasting time at the camp site. Make it a game, who can get their tent up correctly in the best time?
3. Selecting a campsite. Depending upon whether you decide to “rough it” or choose a campsite that is close to amenities, you can research the many campsites online that offer great information on the area. This will enable you to decide not only what equipment, clothing, and food you need to take, but the available hiking areas and points of interest as well.
Ensure that the campsite you select is an official campsite area. Moreover, when researching camping sites it’s a good idea to look for those areas that are on the high ground. Thus, if it rains, your tent and equipment will not become water logged. There’s nothing worse than waking up with your head on a soggy pillow.
4. Make a checklist. This is very important to ensure you do not forget anything on your camping trip. Among the items on your checklist, some of the more important items you will need are:
* Cooking gear such as a frying pan, a few pots, a bucket, barbecue grill or gas stove, bags with a Ziploc, and cooking utensils. It is also recommended that you prepare meals at home and package them in containers for the trip. Also bring water, water bottles, a can opener, hot water kettle and coffee pot, and a cooler with ice.
* Packing the appropriate clothing is essential. Depending upon the location, wearing light layers is a good idea as well as packing some jumpers for the cooler evenings. Extra socks, hats, and gloves may also be needed. If you intend to do a lot of bush walking or hiking, make sure you and the kids pack some decent shoes.
* Sleeping bags, first aid kit, flashlights, cell phone, garbage bags, toiletries, sunscreen, ointments, a map of the area, insect repellent, games for the kids, and rainwear.
For a complete checklist on what to bring on a camping trip, there are many camping websites that offer a myriad of suggestions.
5. When you reach the camp site, choose a place to pitch the tents away from rocks, debris and large trees. Most campgrounds will post warning signs or instructions regarding specific animals and vegetation.
6. When preparing a campfire, if appropriate, ensure that it is set up further away from the tents. After you have roasted the marshmallows, sang songs, and told ghost stories; put the fire out before going to bed.
Finally, enjoy the entire camping experience. Sleeping under the stars, communing with nature,(ie collecting pockets full of rocks etc..) and relishing the time spent with family will not only bring a family closer together, but the memories of experiences like this will last forever.
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