| Having trouble removing your kids glued on playing | | | | in, and then seal the bag. Toiletries should be put |
| computer games and stuck on the couch | | | | into another bag while food should be packed in |
| watching TV? Why not take their adventure | | | | plastic bags or containers. |
| off-screen and take their enjoyment outdoors? | | | | Remember to place soft, flat items to cushion |
| Yup, back to the old school definition of | | | | your back. Place the most important items at the |
| fun-camping. | | | | top while heavier items are near the bottom. |
| There are varieties of ways to camp. If you're a | | | | Flashlight and first aid kit should be in a pocket of |
| newbie camper or it's been awhile since you | | | | the pack. Make sure that the equipment does not |
| experience the outdoors, it's better to get | | | | dangle outside the pack-this is the sign of a |
| organized. | | | | tenderfoot-an inexperienced camper. |
| Things to consider before going on a camp | | | | Shelter. Before going on a camp, make sure you |
| Choosing the right campsite. Canvassing areas in | | | | already learned putting up a tent. Practice at |
| advance is essential. The trailerite must check | | | | home. There are many kinds of tent, make sure |
| park facilities and make necessary reservations | | | | your tent is suitable for the kind of camping you |
| for parking space. | | | | plan. |
| There are campsites with showers, toilets, | | | | You also must know how to drive tent stakes. |
| recreational areas, shopping places and electrical | | | | Longer stakes are needed in loose ground and |
| outlets. Plumbing hookups are also possible for | | | | should be driven in at an angle away from the |
| large mobile homes. | | | | tent. |
| If you're a backpacker, finding the right campsite | | | | Also be prepared to situation that calls for |
| is just as important. Check the area thoroughly. | | | | emergency shelter, you can find protection under |
| Make sure that the site is away from cliff and | | | | an overhanging rock ledge or a large fallen tree, |
| deep gullies. Stay clear of standing dead trees and | | | | the leeward side of a cliff, large boulder, or dense |
| trees with large dead branches in wooded areas. | | | | woods. |
| Keep away from areas with poisonous plants. | | | | Camp tools, fires. Don't forget your camp tools |
| Avoid rock ledges for this might be home to | | | | too! As what they say a knife, ax, matches and |
| venomous snakes. Open areas with some trees | | | | other means of lighting a fire are the campers' |
| and level ground are best campsites. Make sure | | | | best friends. |
| that drinking water and wood suitable for cooking | | | | Camp meals and cooking. On food, keep it simple, |
| fires are nearby. | | | | choose meals that are easy to prepare. Cooking |
| State, provincial and federal park departments | | | | utensils include frying pan, cooking pots and |
| and from scout and camping organizations can be | | | | spoons. A roll of heavy-duty aluminum foil will also |
| best sources of information about campsites. You | | | | come in handy. |
| can also surf the net about camping sites near | | | | Activities. And of course, what is camping without |
| you. | | | | tough play and quiet activities. Plan ahead. The list |
| Backpacking. | | | | includes:o swimmingo canoeingo fishingo tenniso |
| Anticipate the unexpected. Be prepared for all | | | | baseballo basketballo soccero archeryo hikingo |
| weather and emergencies. If it's summertime, | | | | weavingo pottery makingo woodworkingo painting |
| choose clothing that will give you protection | | | | Now, you're set to go! Organizing and planning will |
| against sun, rain, insects and brush. Packing things | | | | ensure a camping experience filled with fun and |
| is as easy as 1-2-3. Make sure your pack (a bag | | | | learning. It would be a perfect time for |
| filled with bags) is waterproof so that none of | | | | family-bonding at the same time letting your kids |
| your equipments get soak. | | | | know how to live without high tech stuffs. |
| Extra clothing should be placed in plastic bags and | | | | Camping will be a delightful experience that they |
| remember to force the air out after putting items | | | | will remember and will ultimately ask for more. |