| Kids, usually aged 5 and up, enjoy fun in the sun | | | | learning the skills done by the adults. 5. Kids have |
| activities. These are the ages where parents would | | | | short attention span. Bringing a goody bag should |
| want to take advantage of being with their children. | | | | take care of a lull moment. Candies packed should |
| There are about a million things to do outdoors. Hiking | | | | always be kept a secret to keep them in a surprise. |
| is the most popular and needs not too much | | | | 6. Make sure of a cozy night's rest. Sleeping outdoors |
| equipment. This gives the children the opportunity to | | | | is specially tough because of the rough ground, and |
| discover the flora and fauna. A bottle of water to | | | | animals scare the children out of their wits. It's good |
| quench the thirst and a handy field guide book at | | | | to make sure that the sleeping bags are dry and |
| hand and it's all set. Following a bike trail is also a fun | | | | cozy for the child and make them feel safe. A good |
| exercise. Kids love it because it builds their | | | | night's rest equals positive outlook for tomorrow. 7. |
| coordination. | | | | Teach kids the "take only pictures, leave only |
| What does make an outdoor camping trip exciting? | | | | footprints" rule. It is a good idea to let the kids pick |
| Here are tips to building outdoor fun. 1. Show | | | | up their own litters. A feeling of pride is developed |
| enthusiasm. A child will be fascinated if adults would | | | | when they are doing something right. 8. Kids like to |
| show excitement over the adventure that they | | | | be treated as equals. It is important to talk to them |
| would be encountering. 2. Make the trip | | | | at eye level so as not to intimidate them. 9. Take |
| action-packed. Little kids would like more action when | | | | snapshots! Fun times can easily be forgotten by |
| out in camp sites. It is more advantageous if the | | | | some kids but great moments can be captured by a |
| park has a large number of animals. 3. Kids are kids. | | | | camera. 10. Communicate. It is specially important to |
| They are naturally active. If their attention is diverted | | | | include the kid in the communication and make them |
| by a bug or a bird, it is wise to let them explore. | | | | feel proud of themselves. |
| That is where they have more fun. 4. Show things, | | | | Camping is one exciting trip that a family can do |
| not tell. Children like to look at how adults do things | | | | every summer. It is a natural stress reliever and an |
| and not listen to how things are done. It is the joy of | | | | ultimate fun time for kids. |