Camping is a ritual for many during the summer. Our friends at Summer Nanny Jobs have put together this great list of tips for when Camping with Kids. Be it across country or your own backyard adventure, camping can be enjoyable and memorable for all if you use these tips …
Camping is a wonderful way to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life without spending a fortune on a fancy vacation. It’s also a great time to connect with nature and teach your kids a little about self-sufficiency, and the kids will love being outdoors all day and sleeping under the stars at night, especially if they see how much you enjoy doing it too! The following tips can help you and your family have a great camping trip together… after all, the secret to a successful trip is in the planning!
- Include your kids in the planning process. If the kids have a hand in deciding where to go and what to see they will enjoy the trip a lot more. Make sure that the choices you give them are not too far away so that you don’t spend too much of your holiday driving, because being cooped up in the car for hours at a time probably won’t be too much fun for anyone. Older children can help map out the route to get to the lake or campground, and being the designated trip navigator will make them feel like an important part of the process. It’s also one of those teachable moments that come along that you just can’t pass up; having good map skills are very important, both in school and in life.
Find out why you should plan, plan, plan and don’t worry about the dirt!
by Kellie Geres, Regarding Nannies Development Team