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Spending camping time in the outdoors is a passion. I'm assuming it is for you too, since you're reading this post! Seeing that passion in the eyes of your children too is an amazing feeling! But getting them through a camping trip can be quite a chore sometimes as it's quite difficult to separate them from electronics and the devices they usually use to fill their time.
There will be some long days in the quiet woods away from Wi-Fi and with spotty Cellular service! It's inevitable but that's the whole idea anyways. That's why we put this following infographic together. We've taken some of the best tips we've learned along the way and compiled them to help make your next camping trip more enjoyable.
Happy Camping!
One of the greatest parts of the great outdoors is enjoying them with our children. Who knows, maybe with time they will be into other outdoor activities, such as bass fishing, sea kayaking, or even hunting with a compound bow!
As gratifying as it can be, there are also challenges! This infographic will cover some of the benefits of camping, help everyone stay busy and ensure lasting memories are created.
Sleep In The Backyard First
Take Outdoor Day Trips, such as hiking.
Take Notes Of Anything Forgotten
Let The Kids Help Plan
Always Be Positive
Make Sure Everyone Knows Where They Are (Get a GPS unit if you have too)
Safely Coexist With Wildlife
Make The Most Of Nature and have a camp cookout.
Water Toys
Paddleball Sets
S’mores Fixin’s
Frisbees
Seasonal Weather Changes
Carbon Monoxide - Never Cook Indoors!
Water Injury & Illness
Not Being Prepared
Have everyone collect items found around the camp site
Be sure everyone sticks together
Losers roast the marshmallows!
Who can collect the most kindling?
Who was the most helpful setting up?
Who can touch the highest tree branch?
Go for a hike in the woods (make sure you dress accordingly)
Leave bent sticks, rocks & anything you can find to mark your trail
Check back later to see if it’s still there!
Jump on the picnic table
Run around the tent (make sure it's a big enough tent for the whole family too)
Sing “Happy Birthday”
Sleeping bags aren’t just for nighttime anymore!
Get in and hop
Lay in them and crawl like worms!
Hopefully you found some helpful tips in there! Remember to check back for more awesome tips and tutorials on how to get the most enjoyment out of outdoor life from KayakCritic.net!
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