| quality time to spend together as a family may | | | | may be difficult trying to locate an RV |
| be one of the toughest parts of being a parent. It | | | | campground or a place that offers RV services, |
| may not be easy to get time off work, but with | | | | so you may want to check it out before going, if |
| a little planning it can be done. Try a camping trip | | | | you will be traveling in an RV. |
| to a local campground, and see what type of | | | | Camping in a family campground may also make |
| hiking or walking trails they have. | | | | it a little easier for your kids to find other kids. |
| Or find a family campground as there are usually | | | | (They have been known to go through |
| extra activities available for the kids. It does not | | | | withdrawal if without friends for a day). You may |
| have to be a long trip; as a matter of fact it may | | | | get to meet some interesting people and share a |
| be fun to take a few weekend trips throughout | | | | few laughs or suggestions on what campground is |
| the summer months. The important thing is that | | | | the best for future family adventures. It most |
| you are spending time together. | | | | definitely does not have to be that way the |
| Before going on a camping trip make sure that | | | | whole trip but it can make a nice change. |
| you have everything that you will need. Kids love | | | | And finally, if you are unable to find adequate time |
| to help with this type of stuff, so give them a | | | | to spend with the kids, then why not consider |
| check list with some of the camping equipment | | | | summer camp. There are many different types |
| listed or other "to do" tasks. | | | | of camps and they each offer something special. |
| Since they tend to get very excited while waiting | | | | Summer camps offer a great chance for kids to |
| for something like this to begin, get them some | | | | enjoy a variety of activities, from hiking to |
| nature books, so they will be able to identify | | | | camping to making crafts. |
| different things they may see while away. If you | | | | The campground is a way for the kids to begin to |
| go to a lake campground, then they will no doubt | | | | make their own decisions, learn about lakes or the |
| have the opportunity to identify numerous plant | | | | river, learn how to be a better friend, or learn to |
| and local life forms. | | | | feel good their accomplishments. It is a place for |
| Camping in a campground does have its | | | | each and every kid to feel good about |
| advantages. They usually have more amenities | | | | themselves and others. |
| available and tend to be more family oriented. It | | | | |