Technology has infiltrated its way into every aspect of our day to day lives, kids as young as 3 years old have computers and smartphones holed up inside of nearly every pocket. Sometimes, Outdoor team building and leadership development to unplug and get back to nature.
A camping trip can offer your family an excellent possibility to connect without wi-fi! Here are some handy little snippets for creating a great bonfire bonanza the whole family will enjoy.
Gear and Supplies
Prepare ahead of time and that means you don't stress, or cause anyone else's pulse to rise, if it is going time! Families with small kids need only a basic, one room tent for sleeping accommodations, while teens will appreciate the privacy of these own tent. Gather enough sleeping bags for everybody, and go ahead and sneak some Hershey bars, graham crackers and marshmallows into your duffel bag. Get your cooking gear together, alongside any food you will definitely take; remember utensils, plates and plenty of drinks. Hot dogs and chicken tenderloins make fantastically fun dinners that cook beautifully over an open campfire.
Location
Prior to heading out, get input from your children on where you want to go. This is the time to use that web connection to find a cozy spot you can all agree on. There are primitive camping areas far removed from the town, or places just a little closer to home. Allow children decide if they want to be nearer to swimming, like at a lake or river, or out in the middle of nowhere.
Make Memories
Schedule several surprises for the family that you can do together during your trip - horseback riding, fishing and nature walks are excellent ways to have quiet, conversation time with the ones you love. If you can, bring a camera and sneak several snapshots each day of your trip. Don't force posed shots, though - you will have much more fun in stealth paparazzi mode, and you're family will only remember the function, not the fact that no one wanted to sit still for mom's prized picture!
Camping is one of the best methods for getting back again to nature and nurture your family's together time - without setting up a calendar reminder, or installing an app that tells you when it's supper. You will look like a hero to your kids when they are grown and can really reflect upon, and appreciate, the childhood memories you have made together.