Don't forget the s'mores
We took our boys (5 & 3) camping for the first time last weekend and they absolutely loved it. Highlights according to them:
- the s'mores. Parent defined limit was 2. Boys ate 4 each.
- meeting the kids in the next camp site. Campgrounds are very social places and voices carry so it's not hard to figure out where the other kids are.
- listening to campfire stories. I found a couple of not-so-scary ones on the Internet, printed them out and brought them along
.... and I completely agree that having the right gear makes a big difference. The three must haves. Spacious all-weather tent, good sleeping pad for everyone, and a good sleeping bag. We stocked up at REI and they were very helpful.
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Sarah
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August 12, 2008
Bring Friends
Camp with other families. They can share the food buying/preparing load and the kids will entertain each other and the adults socialize.
We camped with 3 other families for a weekend this summer and it was blast!
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2 Comments on this articleby Kevin on August 21, 2008
Don't forget the s'mores We took our boys (5 & 3) camping for the first time last weekend and they absolutely loved it. Highlights according to them: - the s'mores. Parent defined limit was 2. Boys ate 4 each. - meeting the kids in the next camp site. Campgrounds are very social places and voices carry so it's not hard to figure out where the other kids are. - listening to campfire stories. I found a couple of not-so-scary ones on the Internet, printed them out and brought them along .... and I completely agree that having the right gear makes a big difference. The three must haves. Spacious all-weather tent, good sleeping pad for everyone, and a good sleeping bag. We stocked up at REI and they were very helpful.
by Sarah on August 12, 2008
Bring Friends Camp with other families. They can share the food buying/preparing load and the kids will entertain each other and the adults socialize. We camped with 3 other families for a weekend this summer and it was blast!
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