First camping trip with the whole family

1w ago·1 min read

We're planning our first real camping trip as a family next month. Two nights, state park about an hour away. I'm excited but also nervous because my youngest has anxiety and I'm not sure how she'll do away from home. Anyone have tips for introducing camping to kids? What should I not forget? Should I go easy on them with camping food or try to keep it healthy? Want to make it fun so they actually want to do it again.

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DDerek M.Regular6d ago

Two nights is perfect for a first trip. Long enough to really get into it but not so long that everyone loses their minds. My 10-year-old is finally getting to where she actually enjoys it instead of complaining the whole time. The age your kids at?

NNate K.New Dad5d ago

That's awesome! Our first camping trip was a game changer for us. Pro tip: bring way more food than you think you'll need and don't stress about screen time rules. Just let them be outside and tired. Which state park are you hitting?

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TTom M.Regular5d ago

This is going to be such a cool memory for your kids. Make sure you take some pictures but also put the phone down and just be there. Those moments go fast. And if it rains or something goes wrong, your kids will remember you laughing about it more than anything else.