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Planning a Camping Trip with Small Children

Last Updated on July 26, 2019 By San Leave a Comment

In this modern age of high definition television, Xbox, and other electronic marvels, we find ourselves spending more time indoors than out. Children need exercise and fresh air. But parents are cautious because they need to keep an eye on their young ones. After a long commute to and from the workplace and a stressful day of work, it is easier to have the television set or game box babysit the kids. Click this link If you are camping with toddlers

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One way to ensure that your children get plenty of exercises and fresh air is for them to be involved in sports such as soccer or tennis at their school or local community center playgrounds. Another more exciting way is to plan a camping and hiking trip with them.

Vacation plans, whether they are for a week or two, or for a weekend are generally planned by parents. Weekend trips usually mean visiting a local amusement park or a trip to one of the more famous family parks. Longer trips may be to another country or on a cruise.

Why not plan an outdoor adventure?

There are campgrounds located around the United States. Some offer various types of facilities such as swimming pools, lakes for fishing, playgrounds, and other amenities.

If you have small children you may want to select a campsite that does not offer easy access to a swimming pool or lake to ensure the safety of your children. During the Camping Hikingday, these are activities your children may enjoy.

Look for a place that has open space so that you can plan games and activities such as soccer or Frisbee throwing.

Planning a Camping Trip with Small Children

If you want your children to truly enjoy the experience, you should let them assist in the planning. Gather the brochures and information and have a family conference to discuss the pros and cons of each place. Let them also assist in choosing the food and drinks for the trip. Take them on a shopping trip for the supplies you may need such as tents, lanterns, and other outdoor equipment.

When children feel their opinions count, they are more willing participants. Not every child will enjoy the idea of camping out. But, they can not make that decision until they have the chance to experience it.

Combine your camping trip with short hikes will also make the experience more interesting. Pick scenic routes. As you are planning your trip, acquire books that explain the area where you will be hiking. Point out places of interest along the trail. Make this an educational as well as a fun experience for your child.

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