The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping with Kids

The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping with Kids
Author: Helen Olsson
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2024-04-02
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0834845458

Plan your family camping adventure! Whether you’re a first-time camper or a veteran backpacker befuddled by the challenges of carting a brood—and all the requisite gear—into the great outdoors, here you’ll find all the tips and tools you need to plan the perfect nature adventure with your family. Humorous and irreverent, yet always authoritative, this guide to camping with kids, from babies through pre-teens, is filled with checklists, smart tips, recipes, games, activities, and art projects. Helen Olsson, a seasoned camper and mother of three, shares lessons learned over the years of nature outings with her own family. Learn the basics of family camping, from choosing a destination and packing gear to setting up a campsite and keeping little ones safe. Create the perfect camp menu with simple and tasty recipe ideas. Discover foolproof tips and tactics for keeping kids happy and entertained while hiking. Explore nature through clever and creative camp arts and craft projects. This guide is your game plan to unplugging from the digital world and connecting your kids to nature. Whether it’s roasting marshmallows around a crackling campfire or stretching out on a camp mat to gaze at the stars, the memories you’ll be making will last a lifetime.

The Camping Trip

The Camping Trip
Author: Jennifer K. Mann
Publisher: Candlewick
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2020-04-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536207365

Ernestine has never been camping before, but she’s sure it will be lots of fun . . . won’t it? An endearing story about a girl’s first experience with the great outdoors. My aunt Jackie invited me to go camping with her and my cousin Samantha this weekend. I’ve never been camping before, but I know I will love it. Ernestine is beyond excited to go camping. She follows the packing list carefully (new sleeping bag! new flashlight! special trail mix made with Dad!) so she knows she is ready when the weekend arrives. But she quickly realizes that nothing could have prepared her for how hard it is to set up a tent, never mind fall asleep in it, or that swimming in a lake means that there will be fish — eep! Will Ernestine be able to enjoy the wilderness, or will it prove to be a bit too far out of her comfort zone? In an energetic illustrated story about a first sleepover under the stars, acclaimed author-illustrator Jennifer K. Mann reminds us that opening your mind to new experiences, no matter how challenging, can lead to great memories (and a newfound taste for s’mores).

Camping with Kids

Camping with Kids
Author: Jayne Seagrave
Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2004
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781894384551

Children have "certainly altered my camping life," writes Jayne Seagrave in this latest addition to her popular camping series. She rises to the challenge wonderfully, however, and with this detailed guide in hand, so will many other camping enthusiasts who feel daunted by the prospect of camping with kids.Seagrave covers it all, from camping while pregnant to camping with pre-teens and all age brackets in between. For this guide, she has chosen her favourite family-oriented, government-owned campgrounds in B.C., as well as a small selection in Alberta. Each entry provides historical, environmental, and recreational information. As always, Seagrave offers candid, first-hand experiences and practical tips on what to bring, what to expect at each campground, how to avoid potential hazards, and the ins and outs of the reservation system.With over 20,000 fans who have bought her camping books and a range of media personnel who have dubbed her their "experts," Jayne may know more about B.C. campgrounds than any other mother in the province.

Camping With Kids

Camping With Kids
Author: Goldie Silverman
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2013-05-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0899975631

Learn the basics of family camping from longtime outdoorswoman Goldie Silverman and the legion of experienced kid and parent campers that lent their voices to this authoritative, yet fun and whimsical book. Novice and experienced campers alike will find the tips in Camping with Kids invaluable. Whether car, tent, or RV-camping, you will find everything you need to know from preparing your family for a camping trip, to setting up camp, to what to do if things should go awry. It also tells you how to step beyond car camping into backpacking, canoe touring, and other extended adventures.

The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping with Kids

The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping with Kids
Author: Helen Olsson
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2024-04-02
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1645470938

The revised and updated edition of the bestselling guidebook that equips parents with all the confidence they need to embark on and enjoy the ultimate outdoor activity with their kids: camping. Written by a seasoned camper, adventurer, and mother of three, this book is a practical, irreverent introductory guide to all things camping. Helen Olsson writes from a parent’s point of view, giving readers a clear plan—and plenty of encouragement—for an enjoyable family camping experience. Whether you’re planning a simple outing, a multiday trek with babies or teens, or camping with several families, Down and Dirty has you covered. Each chapter features helpful checklists, including “Little Tykes” lists dedicated to items for babies and toddlers. The book focuses on car camping but nods to alternate ways to camp: backpacking, pull-behind campers, canoe/kayak trips, hut camping, and trips with pack animals. The second edition is updated to reflect the latest products, outdoor etiquette, and lifestyles. You’ll have guidance on: choosing a destination packing gear and food setting up the campsite planning menus and staying safe This timeless camping resource addresses the myriad unique needs and concerns of parents and children.

The Kid's Guide to Camping

The Kid's Guide to Camping
Author: Eileen Ogintz
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2021-05-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493057898

From Kampgrounds of America (KOA) comes the ultimate guide to camping, bringing kids and families together in the outdoors. Whether hitting the KOA playground or discovering the joys of kayaking, fishing, biking, and off-roading, you won’t want to wait to set up camp! Hear from kids around the country for the inside scoop on how to make the most of your trip. Find the best basecamp for your family, from tent sites to RVs, Airstream rentals, and deluxe holiday cabins anywhere in North America. Complete with tips for parents and kids as well as interactive games, puzzles, and other activities, kids have never had this much fun camping. Inside you’ll find: Kid-tested tips on camping fun for all seasons Fun facts about the great outdoors Awesome games and quizzes to keep the whole family entertained around the campfire KOA insider tips and tricks

The Camping Kids Adventures

The Camping Kids Adventures
Author: Nancy Goodman
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2010-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1609574745

John and Sara are excited about their annual camping trip. They will get to spend time with their friends in Myrtle Beach. Their fun is cut short when ALL of the boys are missing! Follow them on their undersea adventure. Camping has never been so exciting! Nancy Goodman resides in Spotsylvania, Virginia, with her husband and two children. Her dream has always been to write a children's series, filled with fun and adventure. Look for more Camping Kids Adventures in the future.

Coal Camp Kids

Coal Camp Kids
Author: Margie J Pittman
Publisher: Author House
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2013-10
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1491820403

Coal Miners from the forties and fifties were a special kind of people. The community of the camps they lived in instilled value and culture that is lacking in today's world. The "Coal Camp Kids" and "Teens" aren't kids any more. Most of them have great grandchildren. "Coal Camp Kids, The End of an Era" catches up with the "Kids" today, and tells how they are passing on their values. The process creates some amusing circumstances. As you read, find out: Who got a phone call from Jesus, why were Bonnie and Margie on a four wheeler, who told David Pittman, "That's how they do it on TV," Why was Ruby Bartley so embarrassed, who thought they might need a good talking to, what did Karen shower everyone with, who got a standing ovation, what did Billie pray for, who is afraid of a thunderstorm, who thinks they would get a rush from a tornado, what got Paula tickled on the elevator, why was Joshua splashing in the tub, and who was interested in Margie's twelve string? Explore the joys and heartaches that fill our everyday lives in the West Virginia Mountains. "The End of an Era" completes the trilogy.

Parents' Guide to Hiking & Camping

Parents' Guide to Hiking & Camping
Author: Alice Cary
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 282
Release: 1997
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9780393316520

Offers strategies for safe, fun hiking, backpacking, cycling, canoeing, and camping, and discusses family adventure gear, campsite fundamentals, age-specific activities, and related topics.

Moon Montana, Wyoming & Idaho Camping

Moon Montana, Wyoming & Idaho Camping
Author: Becky Lomax
Publisher: Moon Travel
Total Pages: 823
Release: 2015-07-21
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1631211277

Outdoors writer-photographer Becky Lomax uses her experience as a skier, hiker, kayaker, and bicycler to capture the adventures of camping in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho. Lomax provides insight on the picturesque Glacier National Park, the incredible wildlife of Northwest Montana, and the high winds that characterize the Rocky Mountain Front. Moon Montana, Wyoming, & Idaho Camping is packed with information on national forests and parks, recreation areas, and backcountry sites. Complete with details on what to pack, what to wear, reservations and fees, and the best camping facilities, Moon Montana, Wyoming, & Idaho Camping gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable camping experience.