Whether you are going camping at your local state park for a weekend or going on a week-long hiking excursion in the Adirondacks, getting your children (teens especially) excited about the trip can be the biggest challenge you face. For parents that want to get their children active and enjoying nature, Ramsey Outdoor has a few words of advice.
Let Everyone Help Pack
The fun of a family camping trip can start even before you pitch your tents. Get your children excited about the trip by allowing them to help plan and pack for your excursion. Discuss what area activities you would like to participate in, plan the menu together and allow everyone to pack up their own bag. This way, your children will feel like this is their vacation too, not just yours!
Travel with Friends
Another great way to encourage your children to participate during your next camping excursion is to go with friends. Invite a few different families with you, giving your children a chance to hang out with other kids their age while you are hiking, fishing and roasting s’mores.
Plan Family-Friendly Activities
Many camp grounds offer activities for children to get involved in, so check out what is going on throughout the week when you arrive. If your children aren’t too keen on spending their entire trip out in the woods, you can also plan for a relaxing day visiting the nearest town and checking out local attractions. There are so many different things that you can do on a family camping trip, so be sure to explore your options before you leave for your vacation, allowing your children to help make the plans with you.
Be Flexible
The easiest way to get your children to enjoy your next camping adventure: Be flexible! If your children aren’t feeling up to a mid-morning hike, spend the start of your day helping them to start a fire to cook your lunch-time meal over. If they aren’t interested in going fishing, go for a bike ride together instead. There are so many different ways that you can enjoy the outdoors with your family, and we recommend starting with whatever activities your children are most interested in.
With these words of advice and a bit of information about the area you are visiting, you and your family are sure to have an incredible time on your next camping trip. All that’s left to do is order your supplies with Ramsey Outdoor. Shop with us online or visit one of our two New Jersey stores to make your purchase.
