Be a Family of Happy Campers

FAMILY BE OF HAPPY CAMPERS CAMPING Is Catching On 38 million Americans camped in 2012 That's 13% of all people over age 6 516.6 million total camping days The average camper went on 5.8 trips BENEFITS Of Family Camping 1. Going Unplugged No TVs, video games, or computers Parents and kids can focus on each other 2. Stretching Your Legs Pitch a tent, fish, hike, kayak, and explore! 60 minutes of daily activity recommended for kids 3. Bonding Don't bring work or school troubles to the campsite Reconnect away from daily stressors 4. Building New Skills Learn about cooking, fishing, or birdwatching Explore skills your kids don't get in school 5. Enjoying a Stress-free, Affordable Vacation Avoid hotel and restaurant No rushing or waiting in line expenses Family Camping Trip PACKING ESSENTIALS Matches/lighter Tents and tools to pitch the tents First aid kit Sleeping bags Cooking/eating supplies Toiletries Collapsible water containers Lantern/flashlights Fully charged cell phone PROVIDED BY: Since 190s EFINGER YOUR SPORT, ONE STORE www.EfingerSports1909.com SOURCES: http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/travel/planning/camping-packing-checklist-00000000000229/ http://www.familycampinggear.com/family-camping-check-lists/ http://voices.yahoo.com/the-many-benefits-taking-child-camping-3391140.html?cat=25 http://thestir.cafemom.com/big_kid/156829/6_awesome_benefits_to_camping http://www.modernparentsmessykids.com/2012/08/the-many-benefits-of-family-camping.html http://www.outdoorfoundation.org/pdf/research.camping. 2013.pdf