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Step 1
Talk with your children about campground safety before you leave for vacation. Remind them never to go off with strangers and never go into anyone else's RV, tent or camper.
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Step 2
Make sure children always wear a life preserver while boating, kayaking or water skiing.
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Step 3
Be careful around the campfire. Remind kids there should be no running or horseplay around the fire. They should also not throw things into the fire.
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Step 4
Make sure children understand the dangers of wandering off into the surrounding forests. Have your child keep a whistle in her pocket, and teach her to blow it only in an emergency to summon help. Also, teach your child that if she becomes lost in the woods the best thing to do is to stay in one place so rescuers can find her more easily.
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Step 1
Bring along some board games for a fun family night. Board games are also a great back-up for rainy days.
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Step 2
Pick up a bug kit and help the kids explore nature by collecting bugs. Be sure to practice catch and release with all your insect pets.
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Step 3
Pack the children's bicycle, and let older kids enjoy some independence by biking about the campground. Be sure to review the safety rules in section one first, though.
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Step 4
Bring along outdoor games, like jump rope, badminton, Frisbees and baseballs.
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Step 1
Let kids gather sticks for roasting marshmallows and hot dogs.
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Step 2
Make traditional s'mores, but let kids add fun toppings like toasted coconut, mini M&Ms and peanut butter chips.
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Step 3
Let the kids practice cooking over an open fire (well supervised, of course) and make old fashioned flap jacks (pancakes) and fried eggs. They will enjoy the challenge of campfire cooking.
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Step 4
Make hot cocoa over the campfire to have as a warm treat before bedtime.
