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Q. I'm volunteering @ a camp, & when camp is over, I baby sit until the parents get off from work. The kids find TV & internet boring after awhile, & sometimes, they want to go somewhere, like the park or something but we can't because of too many kids to fit in the car. How do I keep them entertained?
& every 2 hours, they're hungry. I feed them meals & give them snacks, & 2 hours later, they're whining about hunger.
I understand they get bored by doing the same thing all the time, but how can I make some variety? They don't even like to read. The ages range from 3-17, & sadly the kids 10 & under have better behavior than the kids over 10. & the teenagers are setting a bad example for them.
They get so bored that they become angry & then take their anger out on each other & start fighting, & I have to punish them. I try to do things with them, & they whine, saying "We don't like that. That's lame."
& every 2 hours, they're hungry. I feed them meals & give them snacks, & 2 hours later, they're whining about hunger.
I understand they get bored by doing the same thing all the time, but how can I make some variety? They don't even like to read. The ages range from 3-17, & sadly the kids 10 & under have better behavior than the kids over 10. & the teenagers are setting a bad example for them.
They get so bored that they become angry & then take their anger out on each other & start fighting, & I have to punish them. I try to do things with them, & they whine, saying "We don't like that. That's lame."
Answer
When I used to babysit, I used to have this giant boot box that I would carry fun stuff to do it, such as: tons of stickers, crayons, books, construction paper, origami supplies (for the older kids), coloring books, some of my favorite movies from childhood, etc. One activity that I used to do with kids of all ages was to make tshirts. I'd buy a pack of plain white shirts, a variety of colors in paint for fabric (now there are even fabric markers), and some throw away stencils. All in all, it'd cost me about 20 bucks. I'd break down some old cardboard boxes and stretch the shirts over the top (to give a flat work area) and let the kids go to town on them. Clean up is a snap if you spread an old sheet on the ground and do it outside in the backyard. It was always fun. When babysitting at night, I used to bring my dad's old 3 person camping tent and set it up in the living room all of us would pretend we were camping. We'd make a construction paper campfire, eat raw marshmallows and popcorn, and tell stories.
Just be creative and excited about the activities that you are doing and the kids and you will have a great time.
When I used to babysit, I used to have this giant boot box that I would carry fun stuff to do it, such as: tons of stickers, crayons, books, construction paper, origami supplies (for the older kids), coloring books, some of my favorite movies from childhood, etc. One activity that I used to do with kids of all ages was to make tshirts. I'd buy a pack of plain white shirts, a variety of colors in paint for fabric (now there are even fabric markers), and some throw away stencils. All in all, it'd cost me about 20 bucks. I'd break down some old cardboard boxes and stretch the shirts over the top (to give a flat work area) and let the kids go to town on them. Clean up is a snap if you spread an old sheet on the ground and do it outside in the backyard. It was always fun. When babysitting at night, I used to bring my dad's old 3 person camping tent and set it up in the living room all of us would pretend we were camping. We'd make a construction paper campfire, eat raw marshmallows and popcorn, and tell stories.
Just be creative and excited about the activities that you are doing and the kids and you will have a great time.
How many people fit in a 10x10 tent?
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My boss let me borrow a 10x10 tent for my camping trip this weekend. I have no idea how big/tall it is. I was just wondering how many people will fit in it with a full size blow up bed.
Answer
Tents are advertised as two man, four man, six man and so on. However, at best this is the maximum number of persons you can cram into the tent for sleeping in close company with no personal gear. This rating method might make sense for backpackers who are traveling light, but it is terrible for all others.
Why be cramped? Divide the advertised rating by two, and you will have the real capacity of the tent. Therefore, most four man tents are really only comfortable for two adults, or perhaps two adults and two very small children.
You should plan a minimum of 30 square feet of floor space per person. Make this even higher for longer camping trips, unless reducing weight is important.
Actual length and width are also very important. If you are six feet tall, you will need a space of at least seven feet in order to stretch out and not be crammed against the tent sides. You will need at least two and one half feet in width just for sleeping. This equals only 17.5 square feet. A "two man" tent might be advertised which measures five by seven feet.
Adding space for clothing, and a space to stand up without walking on your tentmate, will result in a more livable situation. Think more like eight by eight feet as a basic two man family camping tent. This gives you 32 square feet per person. Still not overly generous.
A ten by ten foot tent is ideal for two adults. You will have enough space for cots or a double air mattress, plus space to stand up when changing clothes.
Kids can fit comfortably in smaller tents. Once they are old enough, about seven or eight, they will probably want to sleep in a separate tent anyway. Parents will appreciate the privacy provided by this arrangement too. A five by seven foot tent is adequate for young kind. Teenagers should be considered as adults when fitting a tent.
Be cautious about tents that are larger than ten by ten. You will find three problems. First, it will be much more difficult to find a smooth and level spot large enough to set up the tent on. You need a spot as level as possible. Second, big tents can get heavy. This is not a problem for your car, but think about how much work it might be for you in loading and unloading the car. Finally, do you really want everyone to sleep, and dress, in the same tent. Privacy becomes an issue with the bigger tents.
The peak inside height is very important to you comfort. For most trips, try to have a tent that is tall enough to stand in. Plan for the taller persons in your group. A six or seven foot peak height is necessary for adults, and a four foot peak is about right for kids. Remember, the tent slopes downward at a sharp angle, so the actual spot where you can stand up will be small. Larger spaces will be provided in tents with taller peaks.
Tents are advertised as two man, four man, six man and so on. However, at best this is the maximum number of persons you can cram into the tent for sleeping in close company with no personal gear. This rating method might make sense for backpackers who are traveling light, but it is terrible for all others.
Why be cramped? Divide the advertised rating by two, and you will have the real capacity of the tent. Therefore, most four man tents are really only comfortable for two adults, or perhaps two adults and two very small children.
You should plan a minimum of 30 square feet of floor space per person. Make this even higher for longer camping trips, unless reducing weight is important.
Actual length and width are also very important. If you are six feet tall, you will need a space of at least seven feet in order to stretch out and not be crammed against the tent sides. You will need at least two and one half feet in width just for sleeping. This equals only 17.5 square feet. A "two man" tent might be advertised which measures five by seven feet.
Adding space for clothing, and a space to stand up without walking on your tentmate, will result in a more livable situation. Think more like eight by eight feet as a basic two man family camping tent. This gives you 32 square feet per person. Still not overly generous.
A ten by ten foot tent is ideal for two adults. You will have enough space for cots or a double air mattress, plus space to stand up when changing clothes.
Kids can fit comfortably in smaller tents. Once they are old enough, about seven or eight, they will probably want to sleep in a separate tent anyway. Parents will appreciate the privacy provided by this arrangement too. A five by seven foot tent is adequate for young kind. Teenagers should be considered as adults when fitting a tent.
Be cautious about tents that are larger than ten by ten. You will find three problems. First, it will be much more difficult to find a smooth and level spot large enough to set up the tent on. You need a spot as level as possible. Second, big tents can get heavy. This is not a problem for your car, but think about how much work it might be for you in loading and unloading the car. Finally, do you really want everyone to sleep, and dress, in the same tent. Privacy becomes an issue with the bigger tents.
The peak inside height is very important to you comfort. For most trips, try to have a tent that is tall enough to stand in. Plan for the taller persons in your group. A six or seven foot peak height is necessary for adults, and a four foot peak is about right for kids. Remember, the tent slopes downward at a sharp angle, so the actual spot where you can stand up will be small. Larger spaces will be provided in tents with taller peaks.
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