If you’ve decided to go camping this summer with your kids, you’re in for a real treat. A lot of parents are not too keen on the idea of camping, simply because they believe it’s too much work and overwhelming. However, camping can be a lot of fun, and best of all, it’s also budget-friendly. So whatever budget you have, a camping vacation is doable.
The most important thing when it comes to camping is doing lots of planning. If you want your trip to go without a hitch, you need to be organized about it. There’s a lot that you need to pack and prepare for a camping trip, so planning is essential.
If you love the idea of taking your kids on a family camping trip this summer, keep reading for all the ins and outs of planning an awesome trip.
Camp close to home for the first night
If you’ve never camped before, it’s a good idea to choose somewhere close to home. This doesn’t have to be for your whole trip, just for the first couple of nights. That way, if your children panic in the darkness and want to go home, you’re close enough to be able to do that. Find a campsite that’s no more than half an hour from your home and spend a couple of nights there before heading off for the remainder of your trip.
Find the perfect campsite or location
When it comes to choosing where to spend your time away, it can be hard to find the perfect place. The first thing you need to do is decide whether you want to rustic camp or stay on a campsite. Rustic camping can be a lot of fun, and places like Yellowstone National Park are perfect for it. However, often campsites are a better option when you have little ones to think about. This is because campsites are a safer environment, have facilities like toilets and showers, parks, and some will have kid’s clubs.
Tent or trailer?
Once you know where you want to go, the next step is to decide whether to camp in a tent or a trailer. Obviously, a tent is a cheaper option, but a trailer is an easier and more secure one. If your kids aren’t too keen on sleeping outside, a trailer or RV is a good option. It gives them the home comforts that they’re used to, as well as allowing them to have a mini adventure. Plus, it makes life a little easier for you as there’s no tent to put up.
Plan for every eventuality
Last but not least, make sure to plan for every eventuality. It might be sunny out now but what if it rains? Plan for everything that could potentially happen, even if you don’t think that it will do. Pack cards, coloring, and games for if the weather is bad, as well as lots of warm clothes. In case the power goes out, make sure to pack a flashlight as well. It’s also important to pack any cooking equipment that you need. As well as any outdoor furniture and coverage that you may need, such as a canopy.
So there you have it, all the ins and outs to planning a camping trip for your family this summer. Take the above advice on board and you can ensure that you and your kids have an amazing time away.
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