You’ve heard the old saying “There’s a first time for everything” and that’s especially true when dealing with kids. The first time they ride a bike. The first time they go swimming. First day at school. First date. First time alone behind the wheel of a car. The key to good parenting is to be prepared and teach your kids what to do during these “first times” so that they remain safe. With bicycling you teach them about helmets and riding only on the sidewalks. You take them to swimming lessons before just throwing them in the pool. Teachers are introduced and other students are sought out before the school year starts. Manners and curfews are set for that first date. And driving school comes before a teenager gets his/her license.
Like all of the examples above camping, though fun, is not something to be taken lightly. How smart would it be to just grab your car keys, a sleeping bag, drive till you see woods, lay down, and decide to camp. Never knowing where you are or what you will eat. Oblivious to the poison ivy you laid down in or that severe weather is on it’s way. Just like anything else, a camping trip must be planned in advance and you must know what you will need for that weekend adventure. Take a look at these Top Ten things every beginning camper must know before heading out by S. Thompson:
- Research Different Camp Grounds-know where you are going and it’s unique attributes
- Make Reservations-don’t just show up to a campsite thinking you will have a spot all to your own
- Test Camping Gear-Why ruin a whole day trying to put together a tent when you can perfect it at home first?
- Explore The Camp Site-Find out where the bathrooms (if there are any) are. See who is around you and get a feel for the layout of the camp.
- Plan Where Your Tent Will Be-Avoid places where water may collect and will be at a safe distance from your fire.
- Remember The Food-Repellem Bags are great for keeping food secure and deterring wild animals and insects.
- Watch The Weather-Before you head out, pay attention to local forecasts and be prepared just in case things unexpectedly turn bad.
- Tread Safely Around The Campfire
- Beware Of Wildlife-watch for wild animals, poisonous plants, and bring bug spray
- Clean Up-this is not a restaurant. Nobody will be coming behind you to clean you area. Remember to leave your campsite like you found it!!
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