Camping With Kids

•Camping with Kids• GO FIS Do your research - Choose a family friendly campsite - Check what facilities they have available onsite - Look online to see what events going on in the area - Plan out day trips and activities - Research places to visit nearby · Examine equipment that has been silting in storage - Plan Fun Camping Meals Prepare a checklist! Essentials Items: Common Items people forget: O Tent and tent accessories O Sleeping bag Airbed O Portable Crib O Bedding O Cooking-Related Utensils O Foldable cooler box O Lantern/Battery powered O Matches O Toilet Paper O First-Aid Kit/ medicine O Itch Stopping Spray O Foam Floor Tiles O Antibacterial O Bug Repellant candle O Portable seating O Waterproof Clothing O Sunscreen and hat O Personal/Hygiene Items O Clothing O Wrist Watch O Portable seating Tent repair Kit O Waterproof Storage O Hi-Visibility clothing (hat, backpack, wrisfband) Campsite layout GONE FISHING Decide where you will put your campfire – usually in the centre as a focal point . TIP: Set tents at least 30 feet from fire ring & keep a bucket of water close by Pitch your tent – ideally downwind of the campfire so they don 't get 2 filled with smoke . TIP: Check ground area before setting up tent. Avoid rocks and branches that could puncture the tent floor. Camp Kitchen – best placed on the edge of the campsites open area to 3 avoid attracting animals Latrain / Toilet – You want it far enough away to keep odors out of 4 camp but not so far that you will get lost in the night . TIP: With young kids in camp, a portable camp toilet will make your life a lot easier 5 Locate camps water supply and setup a drinking & washing station 6 Setup light source where needed – bathroom / tent Things to consider when čhoosing a tent Size Living space Price Privacy GONE FISHING Material Tent accessories Weather proof Fun Games & Activities Identifying Nature journal camping hazárds Outdoor crafts Scavenger hunts Campfire stories Star gazing Cloud watching Fort building Survival & Safety - Legrning how to make a trail so they don't get lost - Day one explore the campsite, poiht out out landmarks - Decide on a meeting point should anyone get lošt - Give each child ạ card with camp details and a contact number - Give everyone a personal flashlight - Have a Rain & Severe Weather Plan DON'T FEED THE ANIMALS Top 10 Camping foods using only a štick Kebabs Hot dogs 3 Smores 4 Fish Starburst Fruit – bananas, apples, pineapples Ham & cheese sandwich 8 Campfire Eclairs Toast 10 Stuffed Peppers Jacksons of Old Arley This infographic was brought to you by Tents, Camping, Caravan Accessories & Outdoor Clothing store Jacksonscamping.com Sources http://blog.eurekatent.com/20-outdoor-facts-to-impress-friends/ http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/climate/uk/extremes/ http://bit.ly/1gihaUP http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Campfire http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/Pages/Introduction.aspx