Let's Go Out and Sing Camping ABC's - A Newbie's Guide to Camping

Having trouble removing your kids glued on playing computer games and stuck on the couch watching TV? Why not take their adventure off-screen and take their enjoyment outdoors? Yup, back to the old school definition of fun-camping.
There are varieties of ways to camp. If you're a newbie camper or it's been awhile since you experience the outdoors, it's better to get organized.
Things to consider before going on a camp
Choosing the right campsite. Canvassing areas in advance is essential. The trailerite must check park facilities and make necessary reservations for parking space.
There are campsites with showers, toilets, recreational areas, shopping places and electrical outlets. Plumbing hookups are also possible for large mobile homes.
If you're a backpacker, finding the right campsite is just as important. Check the area thoroughly. Make sure that the site is away from cliff and deep gullies. Stay clear of standing dead trees and trees with large dead branches in wooded areas. Keep away from areas with poisonous plants.
Avoid rock ledges for this might be home to venomous snakes. Open areas with some trees and level ground are best campsites. Make sure that drinking water and wood suitable for cooking fires are nearby.
State, provincial and federal park departments and from scout and camping organizations can be best sources of information about campsites. You can also surf the net about camping sites near you.
Backpacking.
Anticipate the unexpected. Be prepared for all weather and emergencies. If it's summertime, choose clothing that will give you protection against sun, rain, insects and brush. Packing things is as easy as 1-2-3. Make sure your pack (a bag filled with bags) is waterproof so that none of your equipments get soak.
Extra clothing should be placed in plastic bags and remember to force the air out after putting items in, and then seal the bag. Toiletries should be put into another bag while food should be packed in plastic bags or containers.
Remember to place soft, flat items to cushion your back. Place the most important items at the top while heavier items are near the bottom. Flashlight and first aid kit should be in a pocket of the pack. Make sure that the equipment does not dangle outside the pack-this is the sign of a tenderfoot-an inexperienced camper.
Shelter. Before going on a camp, make sure you already learned putting up a tent. Practice at home. There are many kinds of tent, make sure your tent is suitable for the kind of camping you plan.
You also must know how to drive tent stakes. Longer stakes are needed in loose ground and should be driven in at an angle away from the tent.
Also be prepared to situation that calls for emergency shelter, you can find protection under an overhanging rock ledge or a large fallen tree, the leeward side of a cliff, large boulder, or dense woods.
Camp tools, fires. Don't forget your camp tools too! As what they say a knife, ax, matches and other means of lighting a fire are the campers' best friends.
Camp meals and cooking. On food, keep it simple, choose meals that are easy to prepare. Cooking utensils include frying pan, cooking pots and spoons. A roll of heavy-duty aluminum foil will also come in handy.
Activities. And of course, what is camping without tough play and quiet activities. Plan ahead. The list includes:
• swimming • canoeing • fishing • tennis • baseball • basketball • soccer• archery• hiking • weaving• pottery making• woodworking• painting
Now, you're set to go! Organizing and planning will ensure a camping experience filled with fun and learning. It would be a perfect time for family-bonding at the same time letting your kids know how to live without high tech stuffs. Camping will be a delightful experience that they will remember and will ultimately ask for more.
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