New To Camping

Chapters00:00 Introduction to Camping00:33 First Camping Trip01:27 Camping in Different Locations02:28 Camping with Kids03:04 Challenges and Improvements04:23 Mixed Feelings about Camping05:23 Exploring Historical Sites06:23 Camping as the Main Experience07:46 Family Bonding and Activities08:47 Kids' Independence and Camping in the Backyard09:52 Camping with Teens10:51 Bringing Bikes and Wheelie Things11:20 Different Types of Campsites12:38 Preparing Food for Camping15:09 Easy Meals and Separate Camping Dishes17:06 Prepping Food at Home18:00 Organizing Camping Gear19:13 Essential Items and Paper Towels20:08 Educational Opportunities21:19 Bringing Bikes and Scooters22:11 Preparing for Bad Weather23:09 Waterproofing Tents24:14 Memorable Camping Experiences25:06 Games and Entertainment26:09 Waterproofing and Tarp27:15 Favorite Parts of the Trip28:22 Ending the Trip with Ice CreamCamping can be another form of entertainment to have with the kids. It’s not for everyone, but we really enjoy it. Today we are going to talk a little about the details of camping and what fun we have had with it over the years. To start it doesn’t have to be that hard.Talk a little about the first times we went camping.Choose a location of interestPicking a good camping spot. Depends on family interests, water spots for older kids, near the playground for younger. Planning for when you bring the kids.  I like to create excitement around the trip   Food   Gear (tent , cots, clothes storage in the tent/car) Consider borrowing some of the more expensive things to see if you like it.   Location and time of yearFOOD!Making it easier while camping by preparing food at home.Plan for easy meals-whatever that looks like for you. With summer quickly approaching, we are starting to think about all the summer fun we plan for this year. Topping the list for us is our favorite warm weather get away!! Camping can be an extravagant glamping expedition or a simple tent and bonfire adventure. We definitely lean toward simplicity.We discussed our experiences over the years. The experience changes as your kids get older and can help make it happen more. When your kids are younger, it is harder because they have a limited ability to help. But as they get older and can help with the set up, take down and food prep it becomes less work and more fun.Big Announcement Coming!Make sure and check back in on Wednesday! We have big changes coming for our podcast. We are going to mix up a few things we're doing to make it more fun.Have you heard our episode on warm weather meals. You're going to need to eat while camping. Listen to this episode HERE to get a few ideas.Transcript