A family camping trip can be a rewarding, memorable experience; but it can also present challenges. GoFire.com provides the following considerations to help ensure the trip is safe and enjoyable for children.
1. Safety Considerations
Select a campground and destination that is child-friendly. It can be difficult to watch a child every moment, so make sure the park is not near hazards like poison ivy, cliffs or cactus.
2. Be Prepared
Bring along books, toys and games to amuse children on the road as well as at the park. Pack extra diapers and clothes.
If you will be traveling a long distance, plan ahead to stop at a child-friendly attraction along the way to break up the monotony of the long drive. Even a brief ice cream stop can be helpful.
3. Plan Outdoor Activities
Try to think of activities or creative adventures that children can enjoy once you arrive at the park. Such pursuits can include drawing a picture in the sand, collecting pine cones or building something out of rocks. Another idea is to go on a nature walk and learn about trees, flowers and plants.
4. Prepare Children for the Experience
Before you take the first camping trip, you can prepare children by camping out in the backyard. Another idea is to make a fort in the living room and have a family slumber party.
Careful planning and preparation can do much to make the trip a pleasure for all. Treasure every moment of the trip, including the journey to your destination.
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