| Are you interested in family camping and not sure | | | | camping world that are eager to lend a hand. |
| where to start? There are options available for | | | | Next option, find a reputable sporting or |
| families wishing to learn how to camp but do not | | | | recreational company for information on camping |
| have the resources and know how to begin. The | | | | like Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI). They have |
| process of learning is by doing. Here are four tips | | | | experienced personal that are more than willing to |
| to find the resources to seek the necessary | | | | provide basic knowledge for camping. In fact, |
| knowledge to learn camping skills. | | | | they have a rental program for tents, camping |
| First, start with your family or friends that already | | | | stoves, sleeping bags and sleeping pads. Or you |
| have previous experiences with camping. More | | | | can check their outdoor school and classes for |
| than likely they would have the necessary | | | | possible outings with the family all with their |
| equipment to borrow for your camping adventure | | | | expert guides. Of course, that could be an |
| with your family. Furthermore, they could give | | | | expensive endeavor for a family when you have |
| you a mini workshop on how to set up a tent, | | | | to live within a tight budget. |
| organize gear, what foods to bring and fun | | | | Finally, my last suggestion would be to check your |
| activities to do while camping. This way eliminates | | | | states Department of Resources (DNR), state or |
| the huge expense on your part to buy equipment | | | | national parks for possible workshops for camping. |
| and later find out you and your family may not | | | | I know the state of Minnesota's DNR does |
| enjoy camping. | | | | provide an I Can Camp program for families that |
| Secondly, start small by camping in your own | | | | want to learn camping skills. |
| backyard or a campground close to home. By | | | | Certainly, camping provides many challenges but |
| doing this it will allow you a backup plan to either | | | | that will out way the rewards gained in what is |
| bailout of the situation or seek help from | | | | learned. Mistakes are welcome so laugh and be |
| someone else. If you are in large enough | | | | supportive of one another. Nevertheless, the |
| campgrounds there is always a park host or a | | | | process of learning by doing is much more |
| park ranger nearby. Also, do not be surprised if | | | | effective then reading or listening about camping. |
| your help comes from the campers next to your | | | | In short, just remember any new skill requires a |
| campsite. There are wonderful people in the | | | | learning curve. Be patient and enjoy the journey. |