The Family Camping Handbook

This one-of-a-kind guide takes the worry out of camping for families with children, offering tips on everything the first-time camper needs to know. Color photos.

The ultimate camping handbook—whether you’re with family or friends, camping or in your backyard—Family Camping has everything you need for a perfect experience. Part inspiration, part practical knowledge, this book is a whole lot of fun. Family Camping offers up food and drink recipes, family activities, nature hacks, expert know-how, and more for the outdoor lover looking for a memorable weekend with the family. Each chapter opens with a first-person story from expert author, Charlie Ess, who has been camping and exploring the beautiful outdoors of his native Alaska for 40 years. With aspriational photos supplied by Cheryl Ess, Family Camping is a gorgeous, treasured keepsake for campers everywhere.

Winner of the 2017 Independent Publisher Book Award in the Children's Interactive category! Camping Activity Book for Families offers up a wide variety of activities, games, crafts, songs, and good old-fashioned fun for parents and children to share in the wonders of the outdoors. Whether it’s creating pinecone art and giant nests or going on nature-themed scavenger hunts, observing the night sky, or playing flashlight tag at the campground, this book gets the whole family engaged in everything outdoors. Fully revised and updated, with age-specific recommendations, activity suggestions for parents, family conversation starter sidebars, and kids-only tips, this book has fun activities for every minute and every age group.

The Family Camping Guideis your guide to a successful and fun camping trip. Camping can be a fun and interesting outing the whole family will enjoy, as long as you have the knowledge needed to survive (and thrive) while camping. Learn how to turn a camping trip into a vacation the whole family will love. This book is perfect for the first-time camper or the inexperienced camper looking for ideas on how to stay safe while enjoying themselves. This book is also perfect for the experienced camper looking to enhance their camping trips with fun games and tasty treats. The following topics are covered in The Family Camping Guide: How to start off with small trips and build on them as you gain experience. Backyard camping: How to go camping without leaving the comforts of home too far behind. How to successfully plan a camping trip. Picking a destination and a good campsite. Choosing a campsite in an undeveloped area. How to make a list of essential supplies. Essential camping gear: How to save money when buying the gear you need. How to choose the right tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad and ice chest. First aid: What you need in your first aid kit. Dress for success: The art of layering. Family camping safety (includes beating the heat, avoiding campsite hazards and setting clear boundaries for the younger campers in your group). The silent killer that's in almost every campsite. How to have fun hiking, hitting the water and playing a number of sports and recreational games. 7 card games the entire family will love. Cooking while camping. How to light a campfire. Campfire fun. In addition to helping you survive a camping trip while having fun doing it, this handy book comes with 17 tasty recipes covering everything from breakfast to dinner to dessert. The following recipes are included: Bacon, Egg, Sausage and Potato Omelet Balsamic Barbecued Steak BBQ Beef Ribs BBQ Chicken Beans and Franks Breakfast Burritos Campfire Baked Potato (baked in the campfire!) Clam Chowder Dutch Oven Baked Beans Dutch Oven Cinnamon Caramel Monkey Bread Dutch Oven Chili Macaroni Dutch Oven Fruit Pie Eggs in a Nest Fire-Roasted Cinnamon Apple Five Alarm Dutch Oven Chili Killer Kabobs Quick and Easy Pancakes Traditional Banana Boat The Family Camping Guide will have you ready to go camping with the family in no time at all.

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.

Winner of the 2017 Independent Publisher Book Award in the Children's Interactive category! Camping Activity Book for Families offers up a wide variety of activities, games, crafts, songs, and good old-fashioned fun for parents and children to share in the wonders of the outdoors. Whether it's creating pinecone art and giant nests or going on nature-themed scavenger hunts, observing the night sky, or playing flashlight tag at the campground, this book gets the whole family engaged in everything outdoors. Fully revised and updated, with age-specific recommendations, activity suggestions for parents, family conversation starter sidebars, and kids-only tips, this book has fun activities for every minute and every age group.