Later this month, I’m taking my 6 year old camping for the first time. I’ve not been camping in a good 12 years, so feel like a total newbie. This will be my first camping trip as a parent, so I am trying to plan ahead. I’m hoping this will make my first trip camping with kids a success.
Planning
I have booked the site, and opted to pay for the electrical hook up. I have bought the adaptor so I can charge the tech via there, too. We’ve got a tent and sleeping bags sorted as well as a pretty decent air bed. I’d love for us to be getting right off the beaten track, but I think a gentle introduction to camping will be a better approach.
Camp Site
The campsite we have chosen only has 21 tent pitches so it won’t quite be as away from it all as I’d like, but for an introduction to camping, I think it’ll be perfect.
The campsite has a play area, communal toilet and shower block, an indoor soft play centre and a small disco / bar. I’m sure the 6 year old will love it!
I’m mostly looking forward to teaching her the joys of roasting marshmallows on an open fire and making toast on a fire too.
Some people would laugh at the fact I have bought a camping toaster for just 1 night away, but for me, campfire toast is one of the best bits of camping.
Hopes
All being well, my daughter will love camping and I’ll be able to take her brother camping soon too. Equipment wise, I still need to get a fair bit. Including torches, plates, cups and some small long life milk cartons (I can’t survive without tea)!
I’m pretty excited about our trip, and I’m sure I’ll share a post camping update soon! Do you have any tips for camping with kids for the first time?
Veronica Lee
13/07/2018 at 1:29 pm
Camping isn’t complete without a campfire and something to roast over it, especially s’mores!
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Tina @ GirlsGospel
14/07/2018 at 3:15 am
I agree 100% – yummy times and great memories! š
Tracy Albiero
13/07/2018 at 4:00 pm
Have a fun time. Camping is one of the best things you can introduce and make memories! #thatfridaylinky
Tina @ GirlsGospel
14/07/2018 at 3:15 am
Thank you – I agree! š
Poe
14/07/2018 at 2:08 pm
Sounds like fun! Have a blast!
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Tina @ GirlsGospel
14/07/2018 at 2:44 pm
Thank you – Iām sure we will š
Claire Rocks
15/07/2018 at 8:20 pm
i’ve not taken my boys camping yet. its defo on our list #FabFridayPost
Tina @ GirlsGospel
17/07/2018 at 6:52 pm
I’m getting more excited the closer it gets š
Su {Ethan & Evelyn}
20/07/2018 at 8:36 am
Nice! We are going camping too. This will be our second family camping. It was a nightmare last time as it rain like all-the-time!! Hopefully, it will be a lot different this time around. Enjoy your camping! š xx
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