Written by:
KELLY SUNDBY, PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Kelly can be reached at kelly@apexptwellmess.com
Bring the Snacks
As most parents know, you can never have enough snacks! Kids are growing and can be famished after long days of activity.
Pack it in
Have your child pack a backpack for “adventure time”.
Have them put bug spray, sunscreen (if old enough to be responsible with it), water bottle and snacks. This helps them learn to take charge of adventure time and be responsible for something. Kids love to be helpers so encourage them to haul a bag just like you! (Make it light as you might end up carrying it some of the way, but all in all, it will be worth them trying something new and gaining some independence). Plus, it’s a great place for all those nature things they find and want to bring home!
Have a Backup Plan
Weather is never guaranteed when camping, and if you get a sudden downpour and need to be in the tent or camper for a while, have a few things ready- a couple of books, card games, coloring books, and washable markers.
First things First
Fully stocked First Aid kit including anti-itch cream and calamine lotion, bug spray, sunblock, band-aids and more. You want their camping experience to be fun and comfortable.
Pack a Potty
Kids can be wary about porta-potties and outhouses, and tend to worry about falling in.
Got the Glow?
Bring some glowsticks, kids love them. We use them at night around the fire or in the camper instead of a flashlight.
Hope this helps ease some of the stress packing brings.
Now get out on the next adventure!
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