video game, pack a small TV and the games for them. Cell phones, Ipods, board games, etc. Don't forget their favorite sleeping aids, stuffed animals, blankets, etc. The basic rule of thumb is, if your child likes plaYou packed the food, clothes, beverages, chairs, bug spray, cookware, charcoal, and the kitchen sink, and are ready to go camping. Did you forget something? First time camping families tend to make a fatal error before they leave for their adventure. They forget to pack toys for the kids. I know, you're going out to the great outdoors to enjoy the fresh air and natures beauty, but do you want to hear, "Mom, I'm bored", or "Dad, there's nothing to do"?

Chances are you worked all week, you're tired, and you need a break from it all. Going camping tends to be a little more work than staying at home for the weekend, with all the packing, traveling, and cooking over the fire or grill. The last thing you need is more on your plate. When I go camping I bring all the toys I want to have a great time.

Bring what the kids play with at home. If it's a video game, pack a small TV and the games for them. Cell phones, Ipods, board games, etc. Don't forget their favorite sleeping aids, stuffed animals, blankets, etc. The basic rule of thumb is, if your child likes play

re they leave for their adventure. They forget to pack toys for the kids. I know, you're going out to the great outdoors to enjoy the fresh air and natures beauty, but do you want to hear, "Mom, I'm bored", or "Dad, there's nothing to do"?

Chances are you worked all week, you're tired, and you need a break from it all. Going camping tends to be a little more work than staying at home for the weekend, with all the packing, traveling, and cooking over the fire or grill. The last thing you need is more on your plate. When I go camping I bring all the toys I want to have a great time.

Bring what the kids play with at home. If it's a video game, pack a small TV and the games for them. Cell phones, Ipods, board games, etc. Don't forget their favorite sleeping aids, stuffed animals, blankets, etc. The basic rule of thumb is, if your child likes pla

there's nothing to do"?

Chances are you worked all week, you're tired, and you need a break from it all. Going camping tends to be a little more work than staying at home for the weekend, with all the packing, traveling, and cooking over the fire or grill. The last thing you need is more on your plate. When I go camping I bring all the toys I want to have a great time.

Bring what the kids play with at home. If it's a video game, pack a small TV and the games for them. Cell phones, Ipods, board games, etc. Don't forget their favorite sleeping aids, stuffed animals, blankets, etc. The basic rule of thumb is, if your child likes pla

raveling, and cooking over the fire or grill. The last thing you need is more on your plate. When I go camping I bring all the toys I want to have a great time.

Bring what the kids play with at home. If it's a video game, pack a small TV and the games for them. Cell phones, Ipods, board games, etc. Don't forget their favorite sleeping aids, stuffed animals, blankets, etc. The basic rule of thumb is, if your child likes pla

video game, pack a small TV and the games for them. Cell phones, Ipods, board games, etc. Don't forget their favorite sleeping aids, stuffed animals, blankets, etc. The basic rule of thumb is, if your child likes playing with something at home, chances are they will miss it when they leave home.

You can never be too safe for any trip, camping or traveling in general. I know this goes against the premise of getting everyone to enjoy nature, but, trust me, it's better to be safe than sorry.