The Down And Dirty Guide To Camping With Kids

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 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 National Wildlife Federation & Ranger Rick contributors: Children's Publication Staff, Licensing Staff and in-house naturalist David Mizejewski"--T.p. verso.

Get ready to go out and play… Based on the author’s acclaimed Integrated Outdoor Program, Let Them Be Eaten by Bears is Peter Hoffmeister’s inspiring guide to helping kids enjoy nature and appreciate the great outdoors. Drawing from his personal and professional background as an educator, guide, writer, and father, and focusing on fun rather than fear, Hoffmeister offers an approachable, fun reintroduction to hiking, camping, and all-around exploring that will help parents and kids alike feel empowered and capable. Whether you’re a veteran outdoorsperson, a first-time hiker, or anything in between, get ready to put on your sneakers, turn off your video games, and rediscover the simple, powerful joy of going out to play.

Could there be another way of life? Can I survive with less stuff? Should I run for the hills? These are all good questions that people have asked before, throughout history, and which have inspired people to set up camp. But now camping is part of the drive for self-sufficiency, a reaction against mass tourism, a chance to connect with the land, to experience a community, to leave no trace . . . From packing to pitching, with hikes into the deep history of the subject and encounters with the great campers and camping movements of the past, this is the only book you'll need to pack when you next head off to sleep under the stars. IF THERE IS ONE THING THAT CAMPERS LIKE MORE THAN CAMPING, IT'S DREAMING ABOUT THEIR NEXT TRIP

Ranger Rick Kids’ Guide to Hiking shows you everything you need to know to have the most amazing hiking experiences! The book includes a real working compass that will help you find your way. Hiking is more than just a walk in the woods. Every outing is an adventure, and you never know what a hike will bring. By reading this book, you’ll learn where to go to hike, when to go, what to wear, and what to bring with you. You’ll also learn how to take care of nature and how to stay safe while on the trail. But best of all, this book shows you how you can have the most fun while hiking. For some kids, hiking itself might be adventure enough. But you can also bring along a nature journal or create land art. Bring a special hiking buddy with you—one who knows lots of good jokes, riddles, and games to pass the time. You can hike with your pooch, and believe it or not, you can even hike with llamas! The more you know about hiking, the more fun you can have on your adventures. So read the tips in this book at home before you go, and then head for the great outdoors and use the compass to help you find your way. Happy hiking!

Backpacking with kids is easy! All you need is this book and an adventurous spirit and you can backpack with confidence. If you have ever dreamed of sharing your love of the outdoors with your kids then you need this book. The Backpacking With Kids Handbook covers all the backpacking basics, with a kid emphasis. You will learn:* How to choose kid-friendly trails and destinations* How to set up a safe and comfortable camp* What food kids will love and are easy to prepare* What gear you will need* How to be safe with kids in the backcountryAnd so many more usable and practical tools! Be prepared to be entertained with fun stories of backpacking adventures with kids from the author's real-life experiences. Grab the Handbook and head into the backcountry with your babies, school-age kids or teens and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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