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| − | Author:[http://hypercube.me/windows Shelia Mayberry]
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| − | Technology has made life easier in a lot of ways, but in some ways it has made it worse at the same time. With each passing generation, more children are tied to the indoors and therefore miss out on the adventures to be found outside, particularly on camping trips. Great news! It is not too late to correct this syndrome. If you take the proper steps, you can plan a camping trip that your whole family will love.
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| − | Your first step in enjoying a successful camping outing is to make sure that you are realistic in planning a trip that your kids can enjoy. Activities should be organized to cater to the different age groups of accompanying children. Likewise the location also should be chosen wisely. For instance, if you have a preschooler with you, rock climbing and water sports may be off limits.
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| − | Moreover, the activities should meet with approval from the kids. Organizing a strenuous mountain climbing trek will not go down well with a child who is not much inclined to long walks. Likewise an adventurous kid is not going to be happy with just camping and sleeping and no adrenaline-rush adventures.
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| − | If your kids don't want to camp, the entire family is likely to be miserable for the entire trip. If you want to avoid camping misery, attempt to get your kids excited to camp long before you actually go. If you're new to the great outdoors, begin with small steps. Try camping out one night in your backyard, and go for family strolls in the countryside. This will give you more time together as a family as well as provide the opportunity for you to go over the basics of outdoor safety, especially in the wild. Children should also be involved in planning and packing for the trip. Give them the responsibility of choosing some of the snacks that will be taken on the trip, and hear what they have to say about the camping spot.
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| − | As with any adventure involving nature and children, an important thing to keep in mind is that things will not go exactly as planned. Events such as a sudden downpour, allergy to new bug bites, or lost possessiongs may disrupt your camping itinerary. For that reason, pack extra shoes, socks, and clothing to avoid being uncomfortable or having to cut your camping trip short. You can never be too careful when going away on a camping trip.
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| − | Always remember a first aid kit. Other sensible items are extra batteries for flashlights and a cellular phone to call for help, not to text friends or check Facebook. Switch if off and use it only during an emergency. If you have a small child who is nervous about new places, bring a much-loved toy and light stick or a mini battery-operated camp lantern. This helps them feel safe and secure.
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| − | Just in case there should be rain, it is best to be prepared with some indoor activities as well Some family fun board games, cards, or books are good ideas for a backup plan. The kids can pack them so their favorite games will be included, or you could surprise them with a new game. Make sure that, whatever happens, the camping trip remains an enjoyable experience.
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| − | A lot of effort goes into preparing for a camping experience. To make the trip a fun event for the children, organize enjoyable activities for them to keep them engaged and entertained. This does not mean going overboard with your scheduling. The idea of camping is to relax and do things together, so make time for leisure activities as well. Also, invite the children to enjoy the simple activities of camping, such as cooking, building and monitoring a fire, and setting up tents. Take time out from the chores to go walking or exploring with your kids.
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| − | Do not ignore the safety of your children. Check out the camping site to ensure that it is as safe as possible and discuss various dangers with the entire family. Keep a close watch on the kids especially if you are near a lake or have lit a bonfire. It’s okay for your kids to explore and get dirty, since that is what camping is all about, but they obviously should not wander too far from camp unsupervised.
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| − | Your family will remember and cherish your camping memories for a long time. Not only will camping introduce the kids to the wonders of nature, but it will also make them familiar with a world outside their electronic world. Your children may even spend less time on screens and electronics and take part in outdoor sports and physical activities, and it's all because you took them camping.
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