Any "must haves" for camping with kids?
We're just starting out with 4 kids aged 3-10. Anything we must bring along. We're planning to bring some board games just in case we get rain. Any suggestions for us newbies?
Forum Discussion
Around December you'll be able to find a complete paint set with crayons, brushes and washable paint at Michael's for about $5.00-$10.00. I buy a large pad of low weight artist's paper at the same time and it provides hours of fun. A deck of cards is useful as well but be sure to get a deck coated w/ lots of plastic. Last year I purchased a Kindle for the kiddos. Their schools require they read daily during the summer vacation (fine by me) so the electronic reader meant all the reading material was in one locale, paper didn't get soggy from the morning dew and it took up a lot less storage space. I purchased a version w/ a backlight so it was easy to read under the covers if wanted. We don't allow DVRs, PlayStations, etc. while camping so this was a big concession for me, LOL.
A battery operated Simon is great fun for all ages and keeps the other campers' kids constantly visiting. As well there is always Twister. It's lo tech, needs no batteries and takes up minimal space. I set it up in the screen tent on rainy days and let them "build muscles".
To keep toys to a travel able minimum I dedicate one small storage bin to children's toys. Doesn't fit? Then switch to something else or remove a toy. Simplifies everyone's life.
A battery operated Simon is great fun for all ages and keeps the other campers' kids constantly visiting. As well there is always Twister. It's lo tech, needs no batteries and takes up minimal space. I set it up in the screen tent on rainy days and let them "build muscles".
To keep toys to a travel able minimum I dedicate one small storage bin to children's toys. Doesn't fit? Then switch to something else or remove a toy. Simplifies everyone's life.
