The Best Tent For Camping With Kids: 2014-02-16

Saturday, February 22, 2014

What to bring to summer camp?

:)))))

Okay soo I am in high school and I am going to a one week summer camp I've been there before but last time I had NO friends with me. I mean I had my sisters and two other girls I knew but they were really mean and I had a hard time talking to people there.

Anywho I am going this year with 3 of my best friends and I need help packing I kinda know what to bring but not really.

there are cabins not tents ( well I think I will be staying in a cabin... Hopefully :/ last time I did not sure if I will this time haha

anyway no phones, ipods, cds, games are allowed.

Please help me get a list together.
Also what are some fun things to bring thats not like cloths and things I need.

Pleasee help ! THANKS :)

Answer
Actually, I'm going to go to a camp just like this next week, so I've definitely got some advice for you! This is my fifth year doing summer camp, so I know what I'm doing!

BAGS AND LUGGAGE:
Normally, I take three bags to camp. Two are trash bags filled with bedding and beach towels, and the other is a large set of storage drawers. Now, I know this sounds crazy but I pack my clothes into a set of plastic drawers before I leave for camp and when I get there I just put the drawers in my cabin. This works so amazing and is incredibly convenient. If you don't have room in your cabin for this or are unable to buy one, just pack your clothes into a large duffel bag to store under your bunk. Another good idea is to bring a couple of milk crates (like the colored plastic ones) to stick under your bed to store stuff in. I've never done this, but a couple of my friends have and they say it works great. You also might want to bring a shower pail for your shower stuff. I couldn't find a link to buy one, but I'm sure you can pick one up at Walmart, Target, Meijer, Kmart, etc. Lastly, bring a small backpack for the daytime to store things like a camera, sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle, etc.

CLOTHES AND SHOES:
Here's what my typical packing list looks like:
6 normal shirts
2 old or baggy shirts to get dirty
4 or 5 pairs of shorts
1 skirt
3 swimsuits
2 pairs of pajamas
7 pairs of underwear
1 swimsuit coverup
2 pairs of flip flops
1 pair of old tennis shoes
1 pair of jeans
1 sweatshirt

I usually bring normal tee shirts to camp, like graphic tees and plain shirts. Then I bring old shirts to get dirty in painting or mud hikes or something like that. I bring a pair or two of Soffe shorts (google them if you've never heard of them, they ROCK!), some jean shorts, and a colored pair of shorts. My jeans are usually old and good for campfires, same goes with the sweatshirt. I bring two pairs of flip flops for just basic activities and tennis shoes for hikes. Lastly, for swimsuits I usually bring two one-pieces and a tankini (I go to a Christian camp, so thing have to be modest). Oh, and also include a couple of camis.

For extras, I would bring maybe another book, some stationary and stamps, lanyard string, friendship bracelet string, an alarm clock, a fan, and some pictures from home to tape on your bunk. Another good idea that my camp uses is bringing a "profile sheet" that you tape to your bunk that's all about you and your likes and dislikes. We also like to bring board games, art supplies, and card decks. My camp has the same "no anything that is electronic policy" and it sucks, but when you bring fun stuff it helps. I wouldn't recommend bringing a digital camera. They can get lost or dirty really easily (trust me, it's happened). Instead bring a couple of disposable cameras so you can have tons of pictures.

Good luck and I hope I helped out!

fitting camping stuff for 5 in a small car?

Kelsey

im going camping for 2 nights with 4 other people and we will be taking my ford escape up. its not a teeny car, but the back really isnt big enough for camping gear for 5. do you have any tips on how to pack like a pro when youre camping?

Answer
I too also have a Ford Escape. I will second the suggestion to keep folks in the backpacking mode of gear. You can actually fit 5 skinny folks in that SUV with all their gear. What I do with my larger tent, shelter and folding chair items is tie them down on the roof rack. If you have the trailer hitch option you can also use an extension carrier if your not already using a bike rack. I use that and put my ice chests on that.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Day-HNR1000TLB-Hitch-N-Ride-XL-Truck-Hitch-Receiver-Cargo-Carrier-7-inch-sides-2-inch-Black-41-inch-bar/25283387

http://www.jcwhitney.com/urban-rack/p2010802.jcwx?filterid=d608y2010j1

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ford+escape+storage+capacity&oq=ford+escape+storage+capacity&gs_l=youtube.12...29231.41665.0.43573.27.23.4.0.0.0.134.1893.22j1.23.0...0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.a9iTppEuoc4

Does anyone have a sugar glider?

Lexi

I am thinking of getting one/two. .

I usually work during the day, but will be home at night and I know they are nocturnal.

I also have a dog and 3 kids.. I was wondering if sugar gliders would be a good pet for me and my family..?

We are going to look at the tomorrow so if there is any information that would be great!

Answer
Hey Lexi,

I own two sugar gliders and researched for litterally MONTHS before I got mine. I still research about their diets and I'm also active in sugarglider.com forums. (which I REALLY suggest you check out before you get them)

You MUST get two gliders. In the wild they live in colonies and are sociable animals. If kept alone, they will get depressed, stop eating, chew, and pull their furr out, bite OFF their limbs and tail and self mutilate themselves, and pace back and forth in their cage all night and WILL eventually die. I know that seemed a bit scary and I'm definetely not trying to do that, but it is extreamely important that you get two. If you don't want to take my word for anything I say, then PLEASE do research for yourself and you will find out the same things.

Now, sugar gliders can bond at any age and will not just bond to one person. They do make alot of noise and alot of different noises all night long. It doesn't bother me or my wife and we have their cage right beside our bed. Some people, on the other hand, can't sleep beside them and end up putting th cage in the lifing room. I don't know why that other answer said anything about keeping them outside, but I suggest keeping them inside. Sugar gliders are native to Australia and like it warm all the time. Outside, it could be warm, cold, raining, windy, and they may get sick easier. Or a snake could get though their cage and eat them and mice would be attracted to their food. That would just be a stupid decision.

Gliders need a large cage to play and jump around in and these can get pretty expensive for the right size cage, and for this reason, I built my own. A cage for 2 gliders sould be at least 36 inches high, 24 inches wide and 14 inches deep. Some people just use large bird cages. Whichever way you go, it needs to have a pull out tray at the bottom for easier cleaning.

Feeding.
Gliders require a balanced nutritional diet of 50% protein (chiken or other lean meat/beef), 25% FRESH fruits, and 25% FRESH vegetable.
By FRESH, I mean they cannot be canned, they must be fresh or frozen vegetables.
You cannot simply feed them glider pellet food. I keep this in their cage during the day incase they get hungry, but they get a fresh mix of foods every night, and whatever is left uneaten, I take out during the morning.

Gliders can be very sweet pets if you spend the time with them to bond and play. I suggest you get a cheap camping tent and get inside it with them so they will be forced to interact with you and will bond much quicker.

They cannot be trained in any way and will poo and pee anywhere they wish. But it isn't much or often and is easy to clean up.

For treats, you can give them mealworms, yogurt, and ensure, just to name a few. They are lactose intolerate and cannot eat or drink dairy products but the process of making yogurt depleates the lactose, so it is safe.

They will get along just fine with dissaplined children. I would not leave the gliders alone with the dogs though. Actually, I wouldn't leave the gliders along ANYWHERE. They can be mischeivious.

I think if you have the time and patience, you will love sugar gliders as pets.

Once again, I reccomend checking out sugarglider.com
and if you have any more questions, ANY AT ALL, please feel free to email me and I would be glad to further inform you.
I want what is best for the glider.

*edit* after typing all that there where a few more terrible answers that were posted. Why would you bother to write about a pet if you havn't had one. It does take time to bond with them. I told you the tent trick. You can also place a T-shirt that you have worn all day in their sleeping pouch so they get used to your scent. Or you can get a bonding pouch and carry them around every chance you get. This is what I do. If they crab at you (which they will) simply slowly reach in and pet them or let them lick applesauce (another treat) off of your finger. DO NOT PULL BACK IF THEY TRY TO BITE. This will only teach them that biting works in their favor. Mine quickly learned after the first day that biting me would only make me handle them more. So they stopped doing it. LOL. Now mine are quite possible the sweetest animals I have ever owned. (It is between them and my last ferret) Hehe.
When they do bond to you, they are extremely sweet pets and very enjoyable to watch glider around.
By the way, mine are from a pet store but I actually met their biological parents. I would try to find a rescue that has some, or if your really want joeys (personally I would) you could check for a local breeder, and then if you can't find one, a petstore would work. I do not support glider mills that mass produce them for the most money possible. One glider mill that I know exists is called pocket pets and often sells at fairs and flea markets.

What lead to the Buckland River incident, during the incident did anybody help the Chinese?

James Good

Why did the other countries resent them

Answer
Your question did not specify which "Buckland River incident" you enquiring as there were more then one. So I started with the most recent.
An intense storm on 26 February 2003 (approximately 150mm of rain fell in a one-hour
period) in the catchment of Dingo Creek, a tributary of the Buckland River in north-east
Victoria resulted in a flash flood. This catchment had been heavily burnt during the
summer 2003 bushfires and, as a result, large quantities of ash and unconsolidated soil were
washed into the Buckland River. This material formed into a âslugâ of muddy water
which travelled rapidly down the Buckland River and entered the Ovens River upstream of
Myrtleford. As the sediment âslugâ moved downstream, water quality rapidly deteriorated,
posing a serious threat to town water supplies, stock water and to fish and other aquatic life in
the Ovens River.
As for the Chinese one-
Back in the mid to late 1800's there were a lot of negative stereotypes agaisnt chinese. But they flocked to Australia to seek gold in that countries, no one likes them and not one came to there aid either. Chinese had landed in Sydney bound for Lambing Flat, in central NSW, alarmed many miners who were doing it tough and saw the Chinese as a threat to their prosperity. With no troopers stationed at Lambing Flat to control the situation, the miners formed into a large a mob with the call 'roll up'. In June 1861, the worst anti-Chinese riots in Australian history occurred at Lambing Flat that resounded throughout Australian political and cultural history. Three thousand miners amassed to move the Chinese off the goldfield. A militant mob took over the meeting of miners assembled at All and Ale pub at Tipperary Gully. Th

Im babysitting! KID GETS BORD EASY!?

lexa

im babysitting a kid and she is 8 and almost 9. i take her to the pool every nice day but i want to know some new things to do. we do fun stuff but after this whole summer the games we play together to pass time get old. what are some fresh new ideas for outside on sunny days. but most importantly fun things to do on stormy and windy days!!!

P.S. please dont say take her to the pool, ialready inderstand that. also think of activities for the state of ohio.

Answer
I've worked with kids for a while. Here are some ideas that kids like.

1. Make bird feeders to hang outside. Coat a pine cone with peanut butter, roll in birdseed, and hang from a tree. Birds love them, and it's a good way to spend an hour.

2. Make a mini-golf course to use inside. Use plastic cups for holes, paper towel tubes for tunnels, and a box and pinwheel for a windmill. Better yet, have her help you make it and let her decorate the setup. You can buy toy clubs and balls at any store.

3. Scrapbooking. Get the kid a disposable camera and let her take pictures about her life or on a trip with you. Then, you and she can crop and put together pages and make her very own scrapbook.

4. If you're near a zoo, go to the zoo. Kids love animals! Again, take a camera and let her take her own pictures.

5. Teach her card games like Go Fish or 500. Try clock solitaire. Get a book of card tricks from the library and work on them together.

6. While we're on the subject...LIBRARY! Never underestimate the power of the library! She can browse the kids' books, some libraries have computer games for kids to play, sections with toys, and most places I know have videos and DVDs for you to check out.

7. Living History museum. If there's one in your area, then ten to one she'll love it. You get to dress as a person from the time period the museum is about, try little projects, and make souvenirs.

8. Paper Dolls. There are printables available on the internet, and all you have to do is glue them to card stock, give her the clothes to color, cut them out, and you have paper dolls. Or, you can make your own from magazines.

9. Make a castle. Drape a sheet or two over a table after moving the chairs away, and you have a castle/fort/hideaway/tent, etc. You can "camp out" and have a lunch in your tent or a feast in your castle. Take the fun even further and dress up as princesses with crowns and dresses and jewelry.

10. Print coloring pages from the internet. They beat coloring books hands down, and even more fun for the kid is to let her choose her own.

Basically, all you have to do is use your imagination. Be creative. Good luck.

Place card holders for a anniversary party?

krislee08

It is only going to be about 32 to 36 adults and 6 kids ...
The most 7 tables of 6 people on each. Should I get place card holder for this event. It will be formal and at a hotel and a cocktail reception outside the main reception in the ballroom.
Can I put like Mr. & Mrs. Rossi on one place card setting and say like table 2 or it has to be each indivdual name for each guest?
I would just have the place cards on the holders in the main reception on a table when the guest walk in?

Answer
It should be individual names; one for the Mr. and one for the Mrs. and one each for the kids. You can use this software, Perfect TablePlan software to do your table seating plan. I have one and used it for already two big events. It's so easy to assign seating and it also prints table tents / card holders.

What is this called? Tent Question? Want to make my own tent for the kids but...?

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What is this flexible wire called that is used for these kind of tents... and where do i find them. Thanks.
http://www.jacksons-camping.co.uk/kidstuff/Ninja%20images/4569a.jpg
http://www.kidsbabydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/kids-igloo-tent.jpg

Answer
Hi Ryu, cool name btw

Those are widely known as playtents, igloo tents, or just childrens tents. You should be able to get them from any good toy store and some are sold with the tube and other accessories.

Here's a link to try to make your own [follow the highlighted link]:
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/07/how_to_make_a_tent.html

Heres some more inspiration:
http://giverslog.com/?p=3994

I dont know what country you're from but I''l try my best to show you where to buy them:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Kids-Play-Tent-House-Tunnel-Hut-Indoor-Outdoor-Bag_W0QQitemZ190364139143QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxq20100112?IMSfp=TL100112014001r25585

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kiddie-Coupe-Childrens-Play-House-Car-Tent/160393630327

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Girls-Kids-Pink-Princess-Adventure-Play-tent-in-bag_W0QQitemZ130364248931QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxq20100205?IMSfp=TL100205041002r27553

http://www.ss42.com/toys/playhouses.html

Try a google search for you own country:
http://www.google.co.nz/search?um=1&hl=en&rlz=1W1ADFA_en&q=play%20tent&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=iw

Hope i helped a bit :)

Thanks

Tinkerbell

Should I move to America Fromm the UK?

catelin

I am terrified at the thought of snakes and poisonous spiders as even things like earwigs make me shiver in the UK. I really want to go to university/college in the USA. Are there any reassurances or views from Americans which will ease my mind. I actually don't mind the thought of bears or wolves, it's just like snakes and insects. I went to Florida for two weeks and was scared of the ghekos which were everywhere. I just don't know what to do. It has been my dream for a long time to move to America but in Florida, I was on edge all the time. Help please. Thank you xx
I I got an ESTA in July 11 for Florida, I think that is a 2 year one. Not sure. My grandads sister lives in Ohio and my NAND niece lives in Canada. Have I got any hope in moving? Answers are appreciated xx

Answer
Not all areas of the U.S. have poisonous snakes and spiders. You'll have more of a problem with that if you live in the southeast or southwest part of the country. I have lived in the Midwest and northeast (New England), and while there are plenty of spiders, they are harmless. They aren't extremely attractive, but they get rid of the little bugs that scare my kids. So now I leave the spiders in my house alone! Also, a few people mentioned gun laws. I agree that some of them are crazy, but keep in mind that not every state has the same gun laws. States like California, Connecticut, and Colorado are much more strict. I have never seen a gun (except on a police officer) or been a victim of a crime in all my 34 years of life here. You're worried about bears and wolves? Animals like that are supposed to be fairly common in Ohio, where I am, but I have never seen one outside of a zoo. The worst I have seen is a coyote and raccoon. Unless you'll be living in a tent in the wilderness, this should not be a concern.

You have more important things to consider if you want to live in the USA. Visa? It's hard to get! You can come here as a student easiest. A lot of people also think that living some where warmer or with beaches is the best thing, but that's not necessarily true. This is a truly diverse country (people, weather, and landscapes) so don't limit yourself to what TV makes you believe it's like.

Looking for a campsite in southwest UK, dog & child friendly, on a beach, near a train station?

Sarah

I'm looking for the above for a family camping holiday (tent not caravan) in August. Any recommendations would be fab. A campsite with a kids play area would be marvelous!!

Answer
dorset has a family friendly one dont know if they allow dogs its on a beach dont know if near train station

HERSTON CARAVAN AND CAMP SITE

What is the best family camping tent? Experienced campers are needed!

Emilee

I would like to purchase a family camping tent for my husband and kids - only problem, I don't know ANYTHING about camping! I know I would like a 2 or 3 room tent, but I would like to be able to stand up in the side rooms. Some of the tents I have looked at it appears that you must "crawl" into the side tents. Is this a common thing? Also what do you suggest I purchase as necessities along with the tent? Sleeping bags, cots, stove? Any help is greatly appreciated, again I have never in my life camped so this is completely new to me.

What are some things that you find essential for camping? Things that you don't leave home without???

Answer
http://camping.about.com/od/campingforbeginners/Advice_for_Beginners.htm

http://www.lovetheoutdoors.com/camping/Checklists.htm

or

Camping Checklist (compliments of camping.about.com)
Shelter and Bedding (essentials)
__ tent
__ tarp
__ sleeping bag
__ sleeping pad
__ headrest

Cooking and Dining (essentials)
__ water
__ food
__ cooler
__ camp stove
__ mess kit
__ can opener
__ charcoal

Clothes
__ t-shirts
__ shorts
__ jeans/pants
__ socks
__ shoes/boots
__ camp shoes
__ hat/cap
__ sweater
__ rain poncho
__ underwear
__ swim suit
__ laundry bag
__ _____________
__ _____________
__ _____________
__ _____________

Personal Hygiene
__ tooth brush
__ tooth paste
__ wash rag(s)
__ towel(s)
__ soap
__ comb/brush
__ nail clippers
__ razor
__ toilet paper
__ _____________
__ _____________ Shelter and Bedding (optionals)
__ book
__ cot
__ comforter
__ throw rug
__ pillow

Cooking and Dining (optionals)
__ charcoal chimney
__ smoker
__ Dutch oven
__ hot dog sticks
__ pie irons
__ chairs
__ folding table
__ table cloth
__ butane lighter
__ screen room

Cleaning Items
__ broom
__ dust pan
__ whisk broom
__ lawn rake
__ dish pan
__ detergent
__ dish rags
__ ppt scrubber

First Aid Kit
__ personal medication
__ bandages
__ aspirin, Tylenol
__ medical tape
__ sterile gauze
__ elastic wrap
__ antiseptic wipes
__ antibiotic cream
__ burn ointment
__ sunburn lotion
__ hydrogen peroxide
__ scissors
__ tweezers
__ eye wash
__ sanitary napkins
__ snake bite kit Chuck Box
__ salt and pepper
__ herbs and spices
__ cooking oil
__ pot holders
__ paper towels
__ napkins
__ plastic trash bags
__ tongs and spatula
__ aluminum foil
__ measuring cups
__ plastic silverware
__ paper plates/bowls
__ plastic cups
__ zip lock bags
__ knives
__ cutting board
__ cork screw

Miscellaneous Items
__ binoculars
__ bird guide
__ bug spray
__ bungi cords
__ camera
__ candles
__ cards, games
__ cell phone
__ clothes pins
__ compass
__ duct tape
__ fishing gear
__ flashlight
__ frisbee
__ GPS
__ kites
__ knife
__ lantern
__ matches
__ pen and paper
__ rope
__ shower bag
__ sun block
__ tools
__ water filters
__ whistle

kids and camping????

Q. if there is a posibility there will be bears at night when camping is the camp ground ok for kids

Answer
Yes! As long as the kids know not to take food into your tent and what to do if they do see a bear.

Tips and suggestions? :)?

Q. As a university student, my summer job this year is to be a camp consellor. Any general tips or sugestions? like do i need shorts or should i wear jeans? Do i need one of those bear bells? If it rains how do i keep dry? what if one of the kids gets lost etc. ? thanks camp enthusiasts!

Answer
need shorts And jeans, add insect repellant to that list for the shorts days.bear bells?? never heard of, you able to scream??? do just as well ;-), if you sleeping in a tent, make sure you get some water repellent spray for it, and set it up before your trip to spray it down and also check for any holes, etc. be sure and spray down the corners sewn together, these will leak first. Soon as you notice a kid is missing alert everyone at the camp, call 911.
hope I helped you a bit
Good luck ;-)

First camping trip, please help :)?

nicola0102

Hi, i am planning a camping trip in the summer for my family. We are wanting to camp in a tent at a campsite and bring our own BBQ.

Now, this will be my first actual camping trip, as we usually go abroad, but as money is so tight at the moment we decided to holiday in the UK.

We will be taking our car, but obviously we will not want to store all our belongings in the tent for the whole week.

Are there locks for tents, so no one can steal our clothes whilst we are out during the day?

If anyone has any tips for camping with a young family can you tell me :)

thanks

Answer
I wouldn't waste your time locking the tent. First off I have never had anything stolen from my tent and none of my friends or family ever had anything stolen when camping.
The lock will just catch a persons attention, if you lock it they know there is something in there of value and will just cut through the tent to get to it, it wont deter them at all. A ripped tent isn't worth putting a lock on the tent to save your clothes, unless there is a homeless man looking for clothes I don't think you will be bothered. Just keep your tent zipped shut. If you are that worried about it have someone in the campsite at all times.

As for the young kids keep it interesting and fun for them but don't push them too hard or long if you decide to go for a hike. Let them play in the ponds, catch frogs/turtles/ salamanders, let them run through puddles, play in the rain; all stuff they normally cant do when they are home.Let them be kids. Get them interested in fishing if there is a lake or river near by. Go on a nature hike and try to spot animals. Have them build the campfire, stacking wood and such so you can light it, let them feel they had a part in creating that. Teach them how to start a fire. Let them pee behind trees. Just let them be kids and they`ll have a blast.

recommend tent that is very cheap?

Kisua

i came again
with this question.- many people does not understand
well which brand of tent is very cheap?
can you show me the image of it?
i need $1-30 tent!

Answer
Go to the local good will sometimes you can find tents for cheap there. Walmart sells kids play tents and low grade tents for camping.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Exxel-5-x-4-Dome-Tent-Sleeps-2/15257225

Now get realistic, if you want any kind of quality and expect the tent to last, the lowest I suggest is the Coleman Sundome
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-7-x-7-Sundome-Tent/13849028

Renting Camping Tents?

Robyn I

I live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area in Texas. I am taking my kids camping this summer. W

Answer
Buy a tent. I just bought a 5 person tent from WalMart for $50.

Friday, February 21, 2014

Does anyone know of a large backpack that can be apart to a smaller size?

Kyle

I'm in the military and I'm looking for a backpack that can pack 3 days worth of stuff, but can still be taken apart into a smaller size for like patrol and school use. I would prefer ACU, Black, Tan, or OD Green

Answer
For military use - forget it. You can only used what is issued.

For civilian use, I have seen such backpacks at Bass Pro Shop and Big 5 here in California. You should be able to find them online as well at Cabellas and other outfitting/outdoors companies. I do recommend that whatever you get you touch and feel it first to make sure it is what you really want. Often times the frames are weak aluminum and bend quite easily making the pack useless where you have to abondon the items or treat the pack as a hand-carry sack.

Interesting that you mention "3 days". A basic WWII, Korea, Vietnam (up to about 1986) combat pack provides plenty of room for someone who knows what they are doing for a 3 day hike/camping trip. I packed on for over 20 years and speak from experience. My pack had a mess kit, extra socks (2 pair), C rats and later MREs, poncho, extra skivvies and trousers, blanket, shelter half with pegs and tent pole, entrenching tool, 1st aid kit (in addition to the one on my cartridge belt), plus a few other items like bug juice. You just need to know who to properly pack your pack so that every cubic inch is used. The blanket and shelter half are carried on top of the pack and strapped on.

Water and another 1st aid pouch is on a cartridge belt that has pack suspenders to balance the load. If you want to add more, pick up a cargo pack that is strapped to the bottom of the marching pack. I have carried a can of 7.62 ammo in it plus extra gear. That was no fun because the ammo is mostly lead! : )

By the way, the color is OD Green. You can stil get these packs at most Army/Navy surplus stores around the country. I still have mine that I have used for over 40 years. Works great, been through hell, and still excellent condition. There are sprays for water repellenancy - have to use them on current nylon packs also but more often.

Lieutenant Colonel, U S Marine Corps-Retired (27 years active and had both my canvas and ALICE pack. preferred the canvas since it never broke).

A little help with a camping swag please...?

David

So I friend and I are going to go bushwalking for a bit out on a nature reserve behind his house. I recently bought a swag so that it would be easier than lugging around a tent and easier to pitch, but I came to problem, how do I carry it while walking? Is there some kind of bag I can buy for it or something? Please help.
I live in Australia by the way. Western Australia to be exact. If that helps.

Answer
In Oz, a "swag" is what we here States-side would call a "bedroll" or "bivy sack".

http://www.australianswags.co.uk/

A "swag man" is a wanderer who travels with such a bedroll.

Clearly you need a backpack to haul it in. You could just buy a bare frame pack with shoulder straps and hip belt (we can buy them in military surplus stores here) and then strap it on with webbing buckles or bungee cords. But it would probably be better to get a large single compartment internal frame backpack, maybe 40 or 50 liters. Won't you be needing to carry something for hauling water bags, food and other kit anyway? If your swag is small enough you could roll it up and lash it to the bottom of a smaller pack -- most have buckles or tabs on the bottom to attach a packed sleeping bag or tent to,

I did a Google search for "military surplus camping Australia" and saw page after page of dealers so I am sure there are some handy to you.

As far as "lugging" a tent, a good quality nylon backpacking tent would be under 2 kilos and pack down the size of a large bread loaf, so I doubt the swag saved you much weight, especially if it is canvas. In fact the single swags on that link I posted weigh a whopping 4.9 kilos!! My entire backpacking kit including 2-man bugproof tent, sleeping bag, pad and stove doesn't weigh that much altogether. But I suppose carrying all that weight builds character, eh mate?

What is the best family camping tent? Experienced campers are needed!

Emilee

Is camping fun?

doublewide

Answer
It can be. It can also be a nightmare. If you have small children, it is far more challenging and taxing than if they're older. It also depends on how much help and cooperation you get from those camping with you. And if you're young and single, it often turns out to be exciting, rewarding, and inexpensive...pretty good combination, wouldn't ya say?

I have gone camping with four young children. All activities and all meals, and all sleeping, bathing and toileting needs had to accomodate them, not their mother and I. We justified it to ourselves with the thought that we were broadening their worlds by getting away from the ordinary and showing them neat stuff that other kids would never experience. Well, now that years have passed since those camping trips, we see a mixed result. Our kids at times resented being hauled off in a tent and made to shuffle dutifully along with us through museums, parks, outdoor theatre and the like. At other times, the were fascinated. Trouble was, they never reacted alike. What thrilled the heart of the youngest was apt to bore the older one to tears and tantrums. What thrilled her, in turn, sometimes practically turned the boys' stomachs - and guess who recieved the brunt of their discontent? Yup - momma and poppa. We'd have done much better taking them on, say, a five-day campout, by spending ONE day of the five in an attempt to educate 'em at a museum and the rest just mucking around fishing, hiking, swimming or just freakin' goofing off. Ah, live and learn. After a few years, we quit camping. She and I split, though not due to camping experiences.

As my second marriage matured, and the two stepchildren reached high school age, I began visiting Civil War reenactments. I grew interested, and began portraying a Pinkerton agent. Then my wife became interested, and when our youngest started college at SUNY Fredonia, we joined a reenactment group, the 157th New York Volunteers, bought a big wall tent, bought period camping gear, and began reenacting the American Civil War.

We have subsequently left the 157th. We joined the 12th US Infantry and at the same time formed our own unit, the 117ty New York Volunteers. Each of these is a recreation of actual combat units that served in the Civil War...anyway, we've been at it now for some six years. We go camping several weekends a year, at different events around New York state. We've been to a big national encampment/reenactment at Cedar Creek Battlefield in Virginia, near Middletown, just off Route 81. We absolutely love what we do - she portrays a Sanitary Commission worker, and because of my 21st-Century occupation, I portray a regimental surgeon, rarely doing a Pinkerton agent anymore.

We spend a weekend in that big tent. We carry precooked meals or we cook on site, and when we do that, it's all "primitive camping" - Civil War reenactors are big on authenticity and frown severely on "farby" modern-day conveniences showing up in camp. That means I have to hide in the tent when I test my blood sugar and take my Insulin - but it also means I get to cook full meals in a Dutch oven/camp oven over hot coals. And y'know - I can even cook ya up a beautiful and delicious peach cobbler in that Dutch oven!

So, it depends on circumstance. I know this is a long answer and maybe more than you wanted - but it can be a delightful thing, camping, and I wanted to show you both sides of my personal experience to help you make your own decision about it. I will admit it's getting more demanding physically as I'm now a senior citizen - but I'll never give it up entirely. There's ways to adapt, and I'll find 'em...you'll have to find your own bliss regarding this topic. Good luck.

Does anyone have any tips for simple camping?

Stacy

What I mean is, my family really likes to camp, but I do find the whole process exhausting. There is so much to pack and haul with us in order to cook, etc. Sometimes I wonder if I am doing something wrong. Does anyone have any ideas about how to simplify the process so that we can enjoy it that much more?

Answer
WE like to try and camp 1-2 nights a week in the winter, but it really cuts into time.
Here are some things I do at home:

I have an action packer that is our 'camp kitchen' a trip to the local second hand store for some pots, pans and utensils, and such. I keep them packed together with the camp coffee pot, fire starting gear, tool kit for the camp stove (which is packed separate) small sewing / repair kit, candle lantern, and first aid kit. I can replace items like TP as it gets low. You will know what your family regularly uses, but basically the idea is if I grab that one box I have everything I need to set up a camp for the night. Plus if you store your camping gear in the cases you travel with them then you just cut out one whole step of packing.

When I make big dinners I try to seal-a-meal some leftovers to use for our camping trips later. We camp in winter and can take frozen food, but the idea here is to see how you can streamline foods for camping. If your making baked goods you could make an extra batch and freeze half to take on a a trip, it doesn't matter if things like that freeze.

You can pre-package tin foil bundles to just throw on a campfire, potato slices with online and cheese are my favorite. make... wrap... pack... and when you get there throw on the fire. the kids could even each make there own.

And in general simpler menus mean less effort and gear. Heck your camping it is supposed to be different, so don;t worry about big traditional meals. Skip lunch (sandwiches are a total pain to make when camping, and require you to pack way to much junk) and spend the whole day munching on dried fruits, trail mix, jerky, and other healthy snacks. Pick foods people can cook themselves around a camp fire, tin foil packets and things you can cook on a stick are all good. Plus jiffy-pop, I love that stuff on camping trips.

Regular gear that doesn't fit in the 'camp kitchen' like sleeping bags, BBQ, tent, all get stored together. And when we get home from one trip I take a minute and go through our gear putting things back, fixing / washing what needs it, then we are ready to go for next time.
You can use larger action packers or big hockey duffles to store these things. And again the idea is the same. If you know you have what you need packed and ready to go then you can grab it and go.

I don;' have kids. But my girlfriend who camps with hers made all her kids little pre-camping checklists, so each kid can get their own gear together.

Also whenever I feel overwhelmed by anything in life, I know it is a cue to cut something....
SO the next few times your camping be really aware of your gear, are you packing things you don't end up using? dump it (except for first aid and survival gear just be glad you don't use it) Are you choosing complicated options over simple ones? If you need more then one pot to make dinner, its complicated. Find easier choices.

In with these articles are some great ones with ideas for easy food:
https://www.sportsmansguide.com/column/column_feature.asp?sid=122

Meals without pots of pans
http://www.thecampingguy.com/no_pots.html

One pot meals
http://camping.about.com/od/recipes/a/onepotmeals.htm

what do i bring camping with me?

Q. i am 22 i have no kids and me and my friends are going camping at a lake and this is the first time on our own and i got part of the stuff (we are bringing our own stuff ) but my friends said they got every thing they need and i am going camping this next weekend and all i got is tent ,air mattress,food,towel,swimsuit,soap,shampoo and conditioner, lantern and that's all oh and my clothes and toothbrush and tooth paste is there anything else i need to bring and i am a women

Answer
Here is a good check list
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpacking+checklist.html

I would like to take my two kids camping, for the first time, what should I bring other than a tent?

JENNIFER C

I have two kids, ages 8 and 9. I am a single mom. I bought a tent and would like to take them camping, but am unsure of the types of things I should bring. I know the basics, tent, blankets, first aid kit, food, insect repellent. But I'm looking to do this for as cheaply as possible. Here is what we have so far, blankets, pillows, tent, and even transportation to and from a camping site, we've got bottles to fill with water, and even some sparklers for fun. Any ideas? I'm sure I could come up with a list on my own, but I'd prefere to get suggestions from people who have already been there and done that. Thanks in advance
I've decided to go to a camp grounds, especially where it is our first time. I'd like to go for three days. It will cost me about 120 bucks {still looking for cheaper} So far all the suggesstions are awsome, and informative. I'm learning a great deal. I am also going to try to convince another adult to come to so that I can sit back and relax.

Answer
http://www.lovetheoutdoors.com/camping/Checklists.htm
http://camping.about.com/od/campingforbeginners/Advice_for_Beginners.htm
Camping Checklist (compliments of camping.about.com)
Shelter and Bedding (essentials)
__ tent
__ tarp
__ sleeping bag
__ sleeping pad
__ headrest

Cooking and Dining (essentials)
__ water
__ food
__ cooler
__ camp stove
__ mess kit
__ can opener
__ charcoal

Clothes
__ t-shirts
__ shorts
__ jeans/pants
__ socks
__ shoes/boots
__ camp shoes
__ hat/cap
__ sweater
__ rain poncho
__ underwear
__ swim suit
__ laundry bag
__ _____________
__ _____________
__ _____________
__ _____________

Personal Hygiene
__ tooth brush
__ tooth paste
__ wash rag(s)
__ towel(s)
__ soap
__ comb/brush
__ nail clippers
__ razor
__ toilet paper
__ _____________
__ _____________ Shelter and Bedding (optionals)
__ book
__ cot
__ comforter
__ throw rug
__ pillow

Cooking and Dining (optionals)
__ charcoal chimney
__ smoker
__ Dutch oven
__ hot dog sticks
__ pie irons
__ chairs
__ folding table
__ table cloth
__ butane lighter
__ screen room

Cleaning Items
__ broom
__ dust pan
__ whisk broom
__ lawn rake
__ dish pan
__ detergent
__ dish rags
__ ppt scrubber

First Aid Kit
__ personal medication
__ bandages
__ aspirin, Tylenol
__ medical tape
__ sterile gauze
__ elastic wrap
__ antiseptic wipes
__ antibiotic cream
__ burn ointment
__ sunburn lotion
__ hydrogen peroxide
__ scissors
__ tweezers
__ eye wash
__ sanitary napkins
__ snake bite kit Chuck Box
__ salt and pepper
__ herbs and spices
__ cooking oil
__ pot holders
__ paper towels
__ napkins
__ plastic trash bags
__ tongs and spatula
__ aluminum foil
__ measuring cups
__ plastic silverware
__ paper plates/bowls
__ plastic cups
__ zip lock bags
__ knives
__ cutting board
__ cork screw

Miscellaneous Items
__ binoculars
__ bird guide
__ bug spray
__ bungi cords
__ camera
__ candles
__ cards, games
__ cell phone
__ clothes pins
__ compass
__ duct tape
__ fishing gear
__ flashlight
__ frisbee
__ GPS
__ kites
__ knife
__ lantern
__ matches
__ pen and paper
__ rope
__ shower bag
__ sun block
__ tools
__ water filters
__ whistle

Camping ideas.. Do's & Don't.....?

kimberly

My brother has talked me & my two kids to go camping with him & his girlfriend this weekend.... This will be my first time camping.... Any suggestions?! It will be tent camping..

Answer
Don't forget anything, use a checklist,
http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-camping-checklist.html

Do have a good time,
http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/kids-and-the-outdoors.html

Thursday, February 20, 2014

What is there to do in Cape May with a baby?

kaylee2707

Besides the beach of course. I'll be going this summer with my then 1 yr old son and am looking for ideas. Also, are beach tents allowed there? I was only there once, a few years ago, and don't remember seeing any.

Answer
North of Cape May are either Wildwood or Ocean City, NJ. Both towns have great boardwalks. There are some kiddie rides that you could go on with your son (an elevated train, for example, in OCNJ). Treat your son to some Rita's Water Ice, too (yummy!).

The Cape May Zoo is a nice treat for kids, too.

Regarding beach tents: I'm not aware of restrictions, but you could contact the Cape May Chamber of Commerce to be sure.

Going to be vaction in the MA. CAPE COD.area in Sept what is there to do and see?

Q. we be staying in DENNIS?

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I will give you some general advice. I love the Cape and go almost every summer. It's my favorite vacation place. If you are going after Labor Day, the traffic on the weekend will not be too bad. Saturday and Sunday traffic is congested.

In Dennis, there is a restaurant called Sandy's; the seafood is great. Otherwise, I am not familiar with Dennis.

Nearby, Barnstable is an old traditional town with many unique shops and antique stores.

If you like fresh seafood and casual dining, go to Arnold's on Route 6 in Eastham. They get very busy at dinner time so go before 5 PM unless you don't mind long lines. Eastham also has Flemings Donuts, the best on the Cape, and a good Italian restaurant on Route 6 near Flemings. The Red Barn offers pizza, a gift shop and miniature golf. Eastham also has a large freshwater pond for swimming called Great Pond. There is a bike trail that is parallel to the railroad tracks, too.

The Old Jail House restaurant is off the Route 6 rotary in Orleans. It is across the highway from the Skaket Motel, about a half mile down the road past the local gas company/hardware store. It has a country club flair with casual dinning. They have great steaks, seafood, salads, and desserts.

The Hole-in-One is a small breakfast/lunch cafe. Orleans has a laundramat and a bowling alley, too. Orleans has a baseball team which is a farm team for the majors. I think the games are on Tuesday evenings. Tree's gift shop is pricey but neat to visit.

There are local produce stands dotting Route 6 in Eastham and Orleans. There is a Bird Watchers Store with unique gifts related to birds on Route 6 between Orleans and Eastham. There is a large Christmas Tree Shop in Orleans at the junction of 6 and 6A.

Take a day trip to the town of Chatham; there are many galleries, shops, and places to eat. One night per week there is a free concert on the green. Check the local free, weekly travel guide. It is one of the prettiest towns on the Cape.

Take a drive on Route 6 to the end of the Cape to Provincetown. There is a huge pier, lots of artsy shops, galleries, and restaurants, expansive beaches, and shops for kites, souvenirs, flags, photographs, candy and more.

If you go to Hyannis, you can take a steam train ride, visit the museums, or book a whale watching trip. If you are into clubbing, Hyannis probably has the best offerings.

Most towns on the Cape have a weekly art or arts and craft fairs. Check the newspaper for the listings. If you enjoy art, every town has a multitude of galleries.

The National Seashore (Route 6 going towards Eastham) has beautiful beaches. If you like to walk on the dunes, go to Wellfleet near Newcombe Hollow Beach. Wellfleet has a multi-plex cinema as well as a drive-in theater.

If you like to camp, there are campgrounds in Truro. Reservations are needed.

At the bayside beaches along the Cape, the water is warmer then the ocean side beaches. All beaches require a pass, which you can buy for the day or the week. All charge for parking. The beaches fill up earlier so if you are a late sleeper, wait until afternoon to go. Green flies are prevalen on the sandy beaches so bring an insect repellent as well as a waterproof sunscreen. The flies give nasty, itchy bites.

If you like pottery, there are shops in each town. However, if you like glass, take a trip to Sandwich. The Sandwich Glass Museum is awesome. There are local glass blowers (on 6A) who will let you visit their shops and see the demonstrations.

Kids and adults like some of the attractions in Brewster (6A) like the animal farm and the indoor/outdoor aquarium.

Some of the local churches have clambakes or weekly pot luck suppers. Free concerts are common in each town. Check the local listings if you want to see a play.

There is a large music venue called the Tent; I think it is in Hyannis. There are a variety of different types of muscial artists playing there.

Gee, I miss the Cape; we could not go this year! Wherever you go, you will enjoy the beauty of the Cape. Don't miss the sunsets from the pier. Have a wonderful time.

How do you get kids to sleep in a tent?

DJ, Andrew

I have a family reunion coming up in which we will be sleeping in a tent for at least two, maybe three nights. So tonight, partly to practice for the trip, and partly because I thought the kids would have fun with it, we set up the tent in the basement, watched a movie, ate some s'mores and then tried to put the kids to sleep in the tent. I tried for over an hour before I finally got so frustrated that I just gave up and took them to their beds. At the reunion taking them to their beds won't be an option. Part of the problem was that my one year old is used to sleeping in a crib and if I brought the playpen for him to sleep in we wouldn't all fit in the tent. The other problem was that the tent was just so much fun they kept bouncing off the walls... literally. Is there anything that I can do to get them to sleep in the tent? or at the reunion are they just going to be up until they pass out from exhaustion?

Answer
Keep at it.

Introducing something like a tent is naturally going to seem like Disneyland for the first few days. Leave it up in the basement and mention that it's for sleeping.

TALK about camping. About sleeping inside the tent, and putting the tent outside.

It'll take a few times.

so, if your four kids were sleeping in a tent in the back yard?

desmeran

and one of them was only 3 so you put a baby monitor out there with them in case he wakes up and gets confused, but the baby monitor massively magnifies every slight sound ... and your kids were now peacefully asleep but there was this one mosquito obviously trapped inside the tent that sounds on the baby monitor like something out of a hitchcock movie

would you:

(a) turn off the baby monitor because you know you'd hear the kids through the open window anyway if there was a problem;
(b) go outside and try to get rid of the mosquito, doubtless waking up the kids and letting ten more mosquitoes in the tent in the process; or
(c) stay on y!a all night because you're way too light of a sleeper to possibly go to sleep with that terrifyingly loud buzzing noise near your head?
ah, sorry boy wonder, should have given a (d) since obviously that one was coming. yes, he's admittedly in some serious danger out there between his siblings. once or twice a chicken has wandered into our yard. scary stuff. but i'm risking it anyway.

Answer
(c)

this is a happy, independent time for the kids. i don't want to go in that tent to (a) turn off the baby monitor and let in more mosquitoes in the process which in turn would 'bug' the kids more, nor (b) kill the mosquito and wake up the kids and ruin the whole camping aura with my hysteric presence, nor (d) chase the evil menace that is the chicken --camping trips are supposed to be a little scary. that's the whole fun of it. so i'd risk the chicken attack, so help me god.

oh and (c) because we'll miss you if you went to sleep. hehe.

What should i bring to work at a BSA Scout Camp for two months?

Seth Parki

I am going to be working at Camp Hunt by Bear Lake for two months. What should I bring? A list would be nice or a link to a website that has a list. Thanks.

Answer
I would think that the camp director(s) that hired you could tell you exactly what you need. You might give them/him a call and just ask... Different camps may well require you to have different personal articles, depending how they are set up and how they are furnished.

When I was involved with the Boy Scouts (altho I admit that was a long time ago) at Summer Scout Camp the Scouts "lived/stayed" in large cabin tents. Each Scout Troop (and it's Scoutmaster) was assigned to a specific, and separated, "camp-area". And each camp had a name...Camp Cowskin...Camp Blackjack...Camp Arrowhead...Camp Lookout, etc. etc... But the Scouts were only there 5 or 6 days, before heading back home... The camp councilors and staff, and people working there lived/stayed in an area with cabins, inside toilets, a cafeteria, etc., much like a small house. But, they were there most all summer... (And of course this was in Oklahoma. Things may be different elsewhere.)............... So, you may want to call and find out before forgetting something you need, or carting out alot of stuff you don't need.

How can I make camping fun?

amber

My boyfriend has never been camping, but I have and I love it. This summer I'm taking him up to one of the nicest camping spots around where we live. We're car camping so we can take whatever we want since we have a large truck. The campground is at an ocean side, so no swimming (much too cold). It has bathrooms and showers so he'll be a bit more comfortable. I also have an air mattress we can bring so he doesn't have to sleep on the ground. How else can I make it more comfortable an most importantly fun for him? He's kind of an indoor person, and he's never been exposed to outdoor activities. My dad was a single parent so whenever he was actually around camping, fishing, and any other outdoor sport was petty much all we did together. Help me out please :)

Answer
If I was your boyfriend I think I'd be more than happy to spend time alone with the girl I loved in a scenic location. But if your boyfriend isn't an outdoors person he might be put-off by the lack of convenience and entertainment options.

The first thing I'd worry about is helping your boyfriend pick the clothing and gear he's going to bring so he is warm and comfortable throughout the trip. Make sure to bring extra blankets. Many people have trouble sleeping the first few times camping because they're not used to the sounds of nature, so ear plugs are a good idea.

Next I'd focus on is creating a campground environment that is comfy and safe. Have a lantern that can run overnight on low setting so he won't be concerned about getting lost if he has to go to the bathroom during the night. A table and chairs to relax outside, protected by a tarp and bug candles or a screen room so you both can relax outside and enjoy the view without risk of rain or insect bites. Remember it will be windy near the beach so make sure your tent, tarp and/or screen room are well-secured. Have your meals planned out and involve him in preparation so he gets to experience cooking outdoors. A nice campfire to snuggle in front of as you watch for shooting stars and tell each other stories. Maybe some wine or beer to help him relax, but not enough to get drunk.

Pack a picnic basket and blanket and go out on a hike, stopping along the way to point-out and explain the wildlife, nature and scenery. Just holding hands and walking the beach looking for seashells is a good time if you're with someone you enjoy. Maybe do some surf fishing or crabbing, or go out on a dolphin/whale watching boat trip, but be prepared in case he gets seasick. If there's someplace nearby where you can hire horses or mountain bikes for a short ride that's always a good time. Many beach areas also have tethered hot air balloon rides, or go to a nearby small airport and take a discovery flight in a small plane. Bring a camera and a tripod so you can take pictures of the both of you as a couple enjoying the sights.

Depending on where you are you might buy some fireworks and put on your own little show on the beach, making sure to keep it safe and clean-up afterwards. Some beaches have ATV or motorcycle rentals so you can ride on the beach. A nearby amusement pier would be fun. Or racing remote controlled cars on the beach.

But mostly I say just be yourself and do the things you like to do. He will either like it or he won't. If he doesn't then you need to decide whether a relationship can work with a person who doesn't share your interests. Sometimes they do, but mostly they don't.

holiday???

Q. were should we go on holiday somewere we can have fun with
the kids

Answer
Keycamps are excellent! The sites are all child friendly and offer different accommodation to suit your needs, including already erected tents with beds to luxury holiday homes and disabled access caravans. There are childrens clubs and there are games which you can borrow and take back to your caravan./tent so you don't have to bring loads of toys with you. They also provide qualified babysitters so you can go out in the evening knowing your kids will be safe. For older children then offer kids tents which they pitch next to your tent/caravan offering them some inderpendance and a sense of adventure. The sites have loads of activites, usual ones include swimming pools, waterparks, bike riding, beaches, absailing, tennis etc.
Also check out PGL as they offer family adventure holidays in varying locations with activities like water holidays, adventure holidays and exploring holidays.
I went on loads of Keycamp holidays when I was younger and really enjoyed them, and went a PGL holiday with my school.

i want to take my kids away-cheaply?????? please help????

Lauren D

i want to take my 7 year old and 1 year old away in the six weeks holiday thing is they have never been on an airoplane and cant afford that so we have a caravan can any one tell me a cheap site to take the caravan in six weeks holiday in devon derbyshire dales cornwall ect............ thank you so so much for taking your time to read this im desprate for a cheap deal

Answer
with kids that age you need something very near the beach to keep them occupied ... a friend of mine used to take hers camping (the very large tent type of camping) to Walton on the Naze for 3-4 weeks each summer, Walton's a nice laid-back type of place ... there's lovely caravan sites at Hayle near St Ives in Cornwall with beautiful white beaches, aquamarine coloured sea and St Ives only a short bus ride away

I've no idea how much these cost but I wouldn't necessarily go for the cheapest as it could be a false economy ... the cheaper ones will probably not have much on site and you'll spend a fortune taking the kids out to keep them amused

Good ways for kids raise money for a cause?

Caitlin

My two daughters, ages 11 and 13, want to raise money for animal abuse and neglect. It is summer time, but they probably already grew out of lemonade stands. What is a good thing for them to do to raise money? (I will let them go door to door if they stay in the neighborhood)

Answer
Do extra chores for your parents (dust furniture, vacuum carpets, sweep floors, scrub windows). Negotiate the best fees you can, maybe half what they might pay a professional.
Another idea, sell jewelry to a near by, local coffee shop and split the profit. (Make sure this coffee shop isn't a coffee shop that is in a big chain or something, like, don't go to a starbucks!!!)
Mow lawns. Charge different fees depending on the size of the yard.
Sell some of your things that you don't want, with your parents permission.
Walk dogs. They love it, and it would really help out the owner.
Babysit smaller children. Take a babysitting course.
Water Neighbors Plants.
Car washes
Become a "gofer"
Look after the neighbors pets when they go off on vacation.
Go to a local restaurant and see if you can bus tables.
Work for yourself.
Make a profit from selling things. For example, buy $25 of sweets and sell them to other kids at twice the price and you have already made $25.
Sell homemade cookies, brownies, cakes or muffins.
Sell gum
Sell candy at school. You can make around $80 by selling a big bag of Jolly Ranchers for 25 cents a piece. If it's against school rules...sell somewhere else. (Outside the local toy store?)
Wash cars and bikes.
Make your own greeting cards then sell them.
Some states accept glass bottles, soda cans, and plastic bottles at grocery stores, you usually get 5 cents each, but when you bring a really big bag you can get a lot.
Make signs and sell signs. If a new business is opening ask if they would like a few signs and create them and sell them per bundle or sheet.
Find out if there's a craft fair near you which charges small fees or no payment at all. Open your own booth with some friends and sell handmade cards, jewelry, or crafty figures. Your booth can be as small as a card table or as big as a tent
Ask your parents if you can have a few friends over and go to the flea market and set up a booth and sell items there.
Buy a gum ball machine and place it prominently in your house. Good location include places where your parents empty their pockets of spare change in the evening when they come home from work. If the members of your family prefer chocolate, find a machine that dispenses M&M candies. An eleven-year-old boy in bend, Oregon collected more than 200 dollars in quarters in approximately nine months.

What to put in a "kid cave"?

Cordelia

We have an extra room above the garage in our new house, and we were thinking of turning it into a kind of kid cave. Not a playroom stocked with cheap plastic toys, more like a treehouse. Our kids are young elementary/preschool school age, but the room should grow with them.

We want it to be a space for hanging out with friends and relaxing. Definitely no TV/video games. What would be cool up there?

I'm thinking tons of board games, cool things to sit on/climb on, etc. My husband's pretty good with building things, and he was thinking of creating a lofted space in the room or putting something really cool in, like a rock climbing wall or something. Our other idea was a massive chalkboard/chalkboard paint on one wall.

Any ideas?

Answer
Your ideas are great. Include storage. Love the chalkboard and rock climbing wall idea but do install mats under the rock climbing wall for safety. A cork wall or framed cork board for tacking their art to. Lots of comfy seating - ben bags chairs, sling chairs, director chairs. A tent, hammock, shelving for board games, a card table to play games on. Puzzles, climbing rope, hinged boxes for storage with an upholstered cushion top to double as seating. Lots of bright colors - geometric paint patterns will transition well as the children grow. Yes on the lofted space. Perhaps make the loft look like a pirate ship or a race car. Kid safe lighting. Flooring? Stain resistant loop carpet or wood with bright throw rugs. As the children get older you can incorporate a dart board. Maybe include a small refrigerator for drinks and snacks.

What a wonderful idea! Lucky children!

Good luck and Merry Christmas to you and your family

did you know canada terrorist trials get under way shocking?

CCC

Alleged Toronto terror plot detailed in court
LUCAS OLENIUK/TORONTO STAR
A track leads through land in Ramara Township northeast of Orillia, where the accused men are said to have held a military-style training camp.

http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/350909

SUSPECTED TERRORISTS, IN THEIR OWN WORDS

In a video, Person 1, shown sitting in the dark under what appears to be a tent, speaks to the group:

"We're here to kick it off man. We're here to get the rewards of everybody that's gonna come after us, God willing, if we don't (get) a victory, God willing, our kids will get it. If not them, their kids will get it, if not them, the(n) five generations down somebody will get it, God willing. This is the promise of Allah. . . .

Excerpts from a conversation in a car during

"Operation Badr," recorded covertly by police:

Person 3: "What happens, what happens at the Parliament?"

Person 1: "We go and kill everybody."

Person 3: "And then what?"

Informant: "And then read about it

Answer
Thanks for the info. I shall be following the story.

How to start living like a nomad(Rubber Tramp)?

Bryan

Here's my situation;
I'm a 28 year old licensed electrician working in Toronto, Canada. I'm athletic, resourceful, good at working with my hands and I can think on my toes. This September my apartment lease expires and I've been sitting on a bit money and have been wondering what to do with it. I have no girlfriend, all of my friends are either leaving here or starting a life with their significant others. The only thing I'll have is my car.

After reading "Into The Wild" I've decided I want to live the life of a "Rubber Tramp" for a while. My plan is to head west come September, to B.C., Slum around there for a while. Then when it starts to get colder head south down the coast to California and then travel around the southern states for as long as I want.

Can anyone recommend any books or websites that could help someone get started. Something like a "Hitchhikers guide". I need to know what states should I watch out for, How can I sleep in my car/tent for free and avoid the authorities?, the certain mistakes you can't afford to make, stuff like that. Anythings helps.

Answer
Digihitch.com and hitchwiki.org have resources for beginners. The best advice I can give you is to just do it. All you really need to know is where to stand, how to get out of a big city, and which rides to decline (usually ones that are going to the middle of no where or people that make you feel uneasy). The best way to learn is to just get out there and do it, that's the way I learned. As far as where to avoid, most of the east coast can be pretty hard at times, but you'll get a ride eventually. Some places like Wyoming have outlawed hitchhiking, but it's still pretty easy to get a ride there. Other places like New Jersey or Virginia you'd be better off using public transportation. You'll run in to a lot of old tramps and traveling kids, most of them will offer you advice or a few pointers. Just remember when the police do pull you over (and they will), be polite (yes sir, no sir). Good luck

Games for summer parties?

Danlly

Do you know some games for summer parties? Next month, I will hold a garen party in my backyard. At that time, there are so many kids. What should I prepare? Tell me some your experice if you've host garden parties, thanks a lot.

Answer
A backyard BBQ will be perfect, you can play games during it. Or portable fire pit or at least a grill. A campfire is essential to the experience. Sâmores and ghost stories are best experienced by campfire light. Let the kids gather sticks and twigs for you to use to start the fire, just like they would camping in a park.

I'd like to recommend an activity, backyard camping. Camping close to home keeps us all happy and has become one of our favorite Summer activities.

Of course, you can't miss these goods if you wanna a backyard camping, these goods include as followed:

1. Tent. Pitch you tent on a dry, flat area. Pitch your tent in the afternoon while there is plenty of light. Wanna buy one? You can come to http://www.quictents.co.uk/peaktop-family-camping-tents.html providing you small, large family & camping tents.

2. Sleeping bags and pillows. If you donât have sleeping bags, just use blankets.

3. Insect repellent and citronella candles.

4. Flashlights, lanterns, glow sticks.

First camping trip, please help :)?

nicola0102

Summer Camp Packing List?!?

Mk, whats the ultimate summer camp check list?! Im 13 and im going to a summer camp in like 3 weeks and i dont want to forget anything!! help!!

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Here is my standard list. I went to summer camp for ten years as a kid, and then I became a camp counselor. So here is what I recommend (assuming you are a girl), some of these things may or may not work depending on what kind of facilities your camp has. This list is made for a more rustic camp:

Enough clothes to last you the entire time plus a few extras (half the time if there is laundry service):
- T-shirts
- Shorts
- Pajamas

Double the amount you think you will need of:
- Socks
- Underwear

Also:
- Sturdy athletic shoes that will be good for hiking
- Extra pair of junk shoes
- Flip flops for the pool area and in the shower
- A couple hoodies for night time
- Jeans and boots with a 1" heel if you will be going horseback riding
- A bandana: Keeps hair out of face and covers it when there is no time for a shower
- Two bathing suits (one to use while the other is drying out)
- Poncho/raincoat (a good poncho is what i recommend...covers the most area and you can put your backpack underneath it)
- Laundry bag to put all your dirty clothes in

Toiletries (pack in a ziploc or plastic-lined cosmetic bag to carry back and forth to shower areas):
-Shampoo and Conditioner
-Soap/Body Wash
-Toothbrush/Toothpaste
-Facewash
-Comb and brush
-Hair ties
-Deodorant
-Sunscreen
-Bugspray
-Shaving gear (if needed)
-Tampons/pads (if needed)
-Extra glasses/contacts (if needed)
-Sunglasses
-Medication (must be turned in to camp nurse)

Gear:
-Sleeping bag
-Pillow
-Extra blanket
-Twin fitted sheet
-Tarp or groundcloth for sleepouts
-Lantern for tent/cabin
-Flashlight for night hikes
-Extra batteries
-Backpack for carrying everything around camp during the day
-Crate or box to use as a nightstand (can pack things inside it)
-At least 2 bath towels (one to use while the other is drying)
-2 Hand towels
-Clothesline and clothespins (can tie to a tree or inside cabin to dry towels, wet bathing suits, etc.)
-Extra ziploc bags (to store wet towels and bathing suits while walking around camp)
-Water bottle
-Mess kit (plate, bowl, utensils) for cook-outs
-Mini hand-held fan

Fun Stuff (optional, but are good to have):
-playing cards
-camera! disposables are always best for camp, but make sure you put your name on it
-a few costumey items (wig, silly socks, funny hat etc.) for fun days or color war at camp
-Stationery, including envelopes, paper, pens, stickers, stamps
-Address book: put all your family and friends' addresses in beforehand so you can write to them while at camp, then you can put all your new camp friends addresses in there when you leave
-CD/MP3 player: depending on your camp, these may or may not be allowed. good to listen to during quiet time
-A few books or magazines
-A few bottles of nail polish to do with your friends during downtime
-Friendship bracelet string
-Glow sticks (can be found at any camping store or craft store)
-White t-shirt for tie-dying

And one last tip - make sure you put your name on everything!

Hope this helps, and have fun at camp!!

Is yogi bear camping site good?

Lavender,

were a middle age couple with grown kids out of nest lol
& were thinking of camping.
i heard yogi bear site is good,
has anyone of you been there?
they have one in millbrook ill & indianna & all over,
please share your experiences, as i havent camped since 1986 & need info...
thanks..

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