How To Go Camping With Children?
To go camping with children, the first thing we need is enthusiasm, the rest is about preparation and taking the corresponding precautions. Therefore, when going on an adventure, going on a hike and camping outdoors, a series of provisions are necessary so that we can enjoy as much as our children.
Why go camping with children?
Going camping has many benefits, although many are obvious, often taken for granted, and go unnoticed. So as not to miss any of them, below we are going to review some of the most important benefits of going camping with children.
- Fun and joy to relax our attitude in general.
- Direct contact with nature.
- Recollection and a feeling of peace when we find ourselves in an environment free from the distractions of daily life.
- Release the stresses of city life.
- Exploration and renewal of our capacity for wonder.
- Awareness of one’s own actions and their consequences on the environment. Also awareness and development of respect for fauna and flora.
- Quality time with family or friends. Let us get closer to each other.
- Reflection on the bonds, interactions and reinforcement of affective bonds.
Going camping is a great experience
Going camping with children is very much appreciated thanks to all these benefits. The experience not only allows us to get out of the monotony and responsibilities of daily life but also allows us to live other experiences.
In turn, children can investigate their surroundings and learn spontaneously. In this sense, it is good to remember that it is not the same to obtain diverse knowledge through academic study than through observation and direct contact.
For example, when going camping and coming across a colony of ants, children can discover and learn many interesting things, such as the diligence with which these insects work, their excellent organizational skills, among other aspects.
Elsewhere, camping gives children more freedom than they can have at home. The open space gives them greater allowance for talking loudly, yelling, running, jumping, getting dirty, among others. It also allows them to p roast more time with your loved ones.
Next, being away from school or college, their parents’ work and all the extra responsibilities that modern life brings with it. Children can enjoy time with adults and talk, brainstorm and share as a family. They also learn another meaning of teamwork.
Preparations to go camping with children
Backpack
What to put in the backpack? That is one of the first doubts that arise when planning a campsite with children, because it is about carrying everything that is going to be needed, while trying to travel as light as possible.
The backpack, without a doubt, must contain:
- Various clothing items. Try to be versatile and comfortable. Don’t forget to include several changes of underwear as well.
- Personal hygiene supplies such as: soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, toilet paper and several plastic bags to collect waste.
- At least a couple of towels. (One big and one small)
- Comfortable shoes.
- Disposable wet wipes.
- First aid kit.
- Repellent for insects.
- Waterproof sunscreen.
- Cap, or any other hat of your choice. (You can also include sunglasses)
- Baby bottle and pacifier (if you still use them)
Water and food
In addition, as it is much more difficult to cook outdoors, we must try to go camping with several plastic containers with already prepared or semi-prepared food. In this way we will save a lot of time that we can invest in leisure and recreation activities.
Next, it never hurts to carry some canned goods, sandwiches, snacks , fruits and / or sweets, napkins, and disposable eating utensils. Of course, you should not miss several containers with drinking water for consumption during the days of camping. In addition , the binoculars or the camera cannot be missing.
Other tools you will need
- Tents.
- Flashlights
- Matches or lighters.
- Garbage bags.
- Spare batteries for all those devices that require it (flashlights, disposable analog cameras, etc.).
- Sleeping bags or inflatable mattresses (with their respective pumps).
- Blankets or a wide plastic tablecloth to be able to sit on them on the floor. (Many choose to carry folding tables and chairs, but if you want to choose to carry fewer things, blankets can replace this type of portable furniture).
- Some small pillow or cushion in case someone needs it.
- Mosquito net.
Therefore, to go camping with children, we suggest that you first find a suitable outdoor place. You should ensure that it is a low-risk site, evaluate the terrain, check the nearest supply and health care places, among other important aspects.
Finally, avoid rivers that are too mighty and with dizzying waterfalls, as well as mountains with ravines and deep lakes. If you can, opt for campsites already equipped for this activity, in order to have greater safety and comfort.
