camp counselor...?

YaoiQueen3

Have you ever been a camp counselor for little kids? If so, did you sleep in cabins or tents? and what were the activities and stuff that you did? also does anyone know any sites about any camps and being a camp counselor?
TY!

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this summer will be my 3rd summer as a camp counselor at a girl scout camp. We have girls from 6 to 17, mostly the 8-13 age though. However I really like the youngest kids and send most of my summer with them. We sleep in our own tent or cabin with the girls in the unit, during the week and have a staff house for the weekends. We have scheduals for the day that include swimming, arts and crafts, boating, hiking, we cook one meal out a week most weeks, and we do badge work along with other things that that girls might want to do.
there is a site called www.summercamps.com, or www.mysummers.com also www.acacamps.org is a really good website to find accredited camps. you can also look through girl scout council websites for camps and i am sure the same for boy scouts. hope this helps.

Cheap/Good Camping tent/items?

ariesalway

Family of four. Little ones are 5 and almost 3. We went last year camping once and loved it - Used borrowed items. We are looking to buy our own tent and things this year..But cant spend alot of money but want something that wont be crap.
Walmart? Target?

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Wal-mart has some good deals on camping gear and won't cost alot either. I have been buying what i need a little at a time. One good idea for you is to get a plastic storage box to put your cooking gear in it so you won't have to get anything from the house.They also make good containers for putting the kids toys in. And also your camping gear so everything will be packed and ready to go camping the next time you want to.

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Is this camping tent (description below) large enough for 2 people and 2 dogs?

J

My fiance and I want to take the dogs hiking this summer. He is 5'11" and 230-lbs, I am 5'3" and 155-lbs, we have a 34-lb adult Beagle, and a Bloodhound puppy who is currently 16-lbs BUT she could get as big as 100-lbs.

The tent is 9-feet wide X 4.3-feet High X 7-feet deep. It has pockets for side storage. It is only $44 on Ebay, which is a great deal.

Does anyone with camping experience think this will be a good size for us? Thank you.

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Sorry, but any tent you can get on Ebay for $44 is NOT a "good deal". A tent at that price for that size is going to be substandard design and materials. It will most likely leak in rainy conditions and not be sturdy enough to withstand the rambunctious activity of a large puppy. In fact, some cheapo tents will collapse even in moderate use. If you are seriously planning to do this, spend a little more and get a good brand of tent. i would recommend getting a model that has a seperate vestibule at the entrance, kind of like a porch that has a rain fly over it but no floor and let the dogs stay out there. Dogs in a tent is a bad news situation. Their claws tend to damage the floor and they stink the place up with their breath and damp fur. They will be plenty cozy in a good vestibule and you can attach their leashes to ground pegs to keep them from wandering but still allow them to slip out and pee without having to get up and walk them.

Campmor.com has a huge variety of quality tents at all budget levels. Look at what they have and spend at least closer to $100 for a tent that will keep you dry and hold up to use.

what is the largest "alpine" tent you can buy and where might I go upon buying it ?

Q. Ok, basially I am new to camping. The camping that we do is not really camping. we pitch a tent in a clearing in the woods at my house. I am looking to buy a very large tent. the tent that we are using right now fit 8 people.Now what I have been looking for a tent with multiple rooms. what would be the largest Alpine tent that I can buy and where might I buy this large tent.

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http://www.gearworld.com/camping-hiking-tents-family-large-tents_86-stype_2-gear.html

http://www.fingerhut.com/search.aspx?searchstring=tents&cxid=0

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/search/index.jsp?categoryId=2279634&f=PAD%2FType%3A+Tent%2FCabin%26%23047%3BFamily&fbc=1&fbn=Type%3A+Tent%7CCabin%26%23047%3BFamily

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What does the average person spend on Christmas?

Daisy

Specifically on children. We have two daughters (3 & 4 years old). I asked my husband, who is extremely frugal, and he said like $300 total. That doesn't seem like much to me. I budgeted, and figured we could afford around $800 total, or $400 per child. I don't want to be cheap with Christmas, but I don't want to overspend. I know this boils down to personal preference, but what does the average couple spend on Christmas per child? Thanks!
Also, what are some good gift ideas for kids around this age? I am terrible at buying gifts in general.

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$400 is a really good price to stick with most parents go for $350 or $400. Some great gifts for 3 and 4 year old girls are baby dolls, loving family (fisher price) Anything Fisher price is an amazing toy for kids 3 and 4. Most kids 3 and 4 want a fisher price tent house or a toy kitchen. Also my little pony or my little pet shop and also little tikes is a great brand. Sand/water sets are also great gifts but there mainly for the summer. Picnic sets or those little scooters or also the little cars that run on the big red battery's are nice. Good places to by this stuff is at ToysRus and also Target and Kmart and many other places mainly the mall. If there in love with any one direction or Justin Bieber, (many kids love them even 3 and 4 year olds!) That would also be a wonderful gift for any singer or even a TV show! Hope this helped!

Gift ideas for a 9 months old...?

AIM+e plus

Ok, I know this is probably a pretty repetitive question right now, but I'm stumped.

My daughter will be 9 months when Christmas rolls around and I don't know what some good gift ideas would be. I've gotten some things for her, so I went to the store yesterday and all the toys just suck. She doesn't have a lot of toys so far, just a few things to occupy her, when she'll pay attention to them and for that reason I really don't feel it's necessary to get her a ton of toys she won't play with. Anyone have ideas about what I can get her other than the typical baby toy? We have tons of books for her plus a few more I've bought and wrapped. Any ideas?
Also, I have to add I'm not living near any Babies "R" us at the time, so basically the only stores we have are Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Walgreens...just to let you know....

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1. Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Learning Home
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If you're looking for a baby toy that will be used for a long time, the Learning Home from Fisher Price's Laugh & Learn toy series is perfect. Baby can sit near the house-shaped toy and put the plastic balls down the rain spout, fit shapes in the door's built-in sorter, put mail in the mailbox and listen to music on the radio. Older babies and toddlers can get into pretend play, especially with friends, as this is a great toy for more than one child to share. We have one of these toys in our play room, and elementary school age kids still play with it!
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2. Manhattan Toy Big Top Sounds
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This bright and colorful circus toy set incorporates learning with playtime for baby. When your baby puts the animals in the top of the circus tent, he or she hears the correct animal sound. When the animal is removed, baby hears the name of the animal. The Big Top Sounds set comes with a plush monkey, lion, seal and elephant. Babies of this age love to watch things hide and reappear, and the circus tent with its flap-front makes a great place for the animals to play peek-a-boo.
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3. Infantino Baby Magician
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Who doesn't want to be able to pull a rabbit out of a hat? You and your baby can learn how to do that with Infantino's adorable Baby Magician toy. The soft hat has a plush bunny that hides inside until baby decides to make it appear. The magic wand has flowers at the end and makes a magical sound when baby waves it around. A fish with a teething tail hides inside a soft cup, and magical cards have fun, crinkling textures. You may enjoy playing with this toy as much as your baby does!
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4. Kushies Zolo Stacrobats
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A colorful stage is the perfect place to arrange these cool magnetic acrobat toys from Kushies' Zolo line. Baby can see how many ways he or she can stack the five soft fabric acrobats. Three soft magnetic balls can be stacked, too. When it's time to take a nap, the stage becomes part of the zippered storage bag, and the acrobats all fit inside.
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5. Latitude Enfant Ma Pyramide Chat
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Latitude Enfant has created a pretty and engaging version of the popular stacker toy with the soft cat stacker. Lots of vivid colors, interesting textures and patterns and extra adornments make this stacker fun to look at and touch. When baby pushes on the cat's head, it meows. Other pieces of the stacker have rattles, bells, crinkles or squeakers. The lightweight, soft rings are great for younger babies, but durable enough for toddlers, too.
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6. HABA Klettinos Toy Set
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The fourteen plush toy pieces in the Klettinos set can be combined to make all sorts of unique animals. Sure, you could make an elephant or octopus, but babies will love creating silly creatures with a head from one animal and a body from another. The animal pieces are made from cotton and can be spot cleaned or hand washed. The Klettinos set comes in a carrying case so it makes a nice travel toy, too.
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7. Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Baby Grand Piano
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It seems like babies are born with some kind of knowledge that piano keys are for banging, so it won't take long for your baby to figure out what to do with this toy. The piano keys light up and make all kinds of sounds, from notes to letters and numbers and full songs. Baby can turn the pages of a song book, and adjust slides and dials to create different sounds. There are plenty of options to hold baby's attention now and probably for a few years with this fun piano.
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8. Infantino Big Mouth Basket Toss
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Infantino's Big Mouth Basket Toss is a toy that will be enjoyed for many months. When baby is small, he or she can just put the beanbags into the critters' mouths and take them out again - a classic baby game for this age. Then, as baby grows and begins to develop hand-eye coordination, the toy becomes an actual beanbag toss. The safari-themed critters live up to their

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What toys should 1 year old get for bday? Baby Toddler?

MissLead

This age is entering a whole new stage in life.....and will start needing new toys. Ive been asked by my family to make a B-Day list for my baby.

What toys or things did you get or wish you got for your 1 year olds B-Day? What would you reccomend? All the toys I have now are for under 1 year like teething rings and rattles.

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when my daughter was one we asked for toys that said on the box 12+ or 18+ months and pretend play things like puppets and dolls, a play tent and a little tikes workbench. even though yours might not be quite ready to play with those things properly they are fun for them to bang arounf with and then after a few months when they catch on they will have the next stage of toys available to them. they seem to go though a stage around 12-18 months where they are too big for baby toys and too young for the next stage toys. my daughter at 18 months it really just starting to use the older kid toys. oh yea the one thing she loved when she got it at her first birthday was the FisherPrice Little People bus and farm. another great gift was toddler style musical instruments (if your sanity can handle it). anyhow hope that helps .

How many of these toys from the 50s and 60s do you remember having?

Jackie

http://www.his-forever.com/50s_toys.htm
After finding out the name of "magic slate," I typed in toys from 50s and 60s, and this is the site that came up. To my surprise, there was the 'magic slate, listed as #21. Howza bout that?

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I remember nearly all of them. Quite a few are still available in my area today.
What is not on there that we had as kids are a Davy Crockett tent we had in the back yard, a Roy Rogers gun and holster set, a many piece cowboy and indian set with the fort, horses, etc., and my roller skates which would slide to fit and used a key to secure.

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where can I find a free campsite near carolina beach or fort fisher in North Carolina?

audrey

We have a tent and not alot of money so we're looking for a nice site-seeing trip on a shoestring buget.
Also can you tell me of some places to visit there that the kids will enjoy that is free or doesn't cost alot? Thanks
Thank You!

I'm planing to go next Thurday and head back satuday morning. We're coming from the Asheboro area. * Home of the NC zoo*

the kids are my grandkids ages 7 to 14.

I'll be sure to get some of those donuts. I've tried them a few years back. YUM

Am I right that the hermit story was on PBS? I watched that.

I'll check out the Carolina Beach State Park.

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Walk-in beach camping is free at Freeman Park (aka the north end). If you want to drive on the beach, you've got to have a 4WD and a permit ($10/day). A town parking lot nearby is $5/day. Be advised that the meter maids are vigilant.

Better camping at Carolina Beach State Park off of Dow Rd, $15/night but vehicle is free.

You can camp for free on Masonboro but you have to get there. You can drop a boat at the wildlife ramp on Spencer Farlow (free parking).

No camping at Fort Fisher.

You didn't mention your dates, length of stay, or ages of your children but here goes...

Depending on dates of travel, there are sometimes free movies at the lake, free concerts at the air force recreation area, and free fireworks. Check out the link from the Gazette. It's probably worth the $0.50 to buy one when you get there. You can find them everywhere.

Other things to do. Skateboard park on Dow Rd (free). Lake Park has paddle boats and a walking trail that goes around the lake. Fresh donuts at Britts at the boardwalk. Spectators on both piers are free. Fort Fisher is free and has a decent little indoor exhibit. There is a small free museum at the air force recreation area with military stuff. Aquarium recently remodeled; there's an admission charge but worth it if you've never been. Check their calendar of events for free or low cost things you can combine with your visit. Visit the hermit bunker and the basin behind the aquarium (free but take plenty of deet). 4.5 miles of drivable beach if you have a 4WD ($10/day charge).

If you are really adventurous, go down to Battery Buchanan and walk across the rocks to Zeke's Island (free but wear good shoes, go at low tide, and beware of slick wet rocks). Ferry to Southport is relatively cheap and Southport is a relatively nice place to just walk around.

In nearby Wilmington, check out Greenfield Lake or Hugh MacRae for a picnic.

Wander around the waterfront in downtown Wilmington.

The USS North Carolina is across the Cape Fear river. OK, if you're into that but haven't been there since I was 9 (I'm 53!).

If you want to go to the beach, go to Kure or the recreation area at Fort Fisher to avoid parking fees.

Enjoy!

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IMO, state park is your best bet. I'm not sure how full it gets this time of year. You may want to call ahead.

I added another link from the Gazette. During your time, Thursday night fireworks and band at the Gazebo, you'll miss Sunday night movie at the lake.

Yes, the Hermit's story was recently on PBS and re-airs from time-to-time. Of course, he enjoyed free camping for the 17 years he lived at Fort Fisher. May be part of the reason that it's prohibited today.. If your grandkids complain about the campsite, take them down there and let them imagine what it was like for him, especially in the winter time. They've added a boardwalk across the marsh and a lot of signage in the past couple of years. Don't forget the deet.

Best place to take a vacation with the family to see wild animals?

Arthur kad

We wanna go take a vacation to see wild animals like lions, tigers, buffalo, zebras, elephants, and other animals that live with them where would be the best place to see them wild in one of those jeeps you see on tv? I want it to be clean we're we live but able to see the wild life were gonna be with two family's so we need a big place. Please give me some reccomendations on where to go I'm thinking south Africa but I can be wrong thanks and could someone give me an estimate for 6 adults and three kids please thank you.

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If you go to South Africa you are sure to see Lions, Buffalo, Zebra, Elephant and lots of other animals. If you want to see Tigers in their natural habitat, best bet is to go to India.

Rent a jeep from a car hiring place.

Accommodation places in National Parks are clean. You can book your accommodation to suit your whole party (like the size of bungalo or chalet you will stay in) with the National Park once you have decided on one. If you are more adventurous, and you want to get really close to nature, there are options to camp in tents as well in designated areas that is relatively safe from wild animals.

Kruger National Park is a good one, also Addo Elephant Park. But dont be limited to these. There really are lots to choose from.

If you are looking what its gonna cost you, contact your local travel agent.

Here is just extra information.

http://www.sanparks.org/
http://www.places.co.za/html/south_african_national_parks.html
http://www.nature-reserve.co.za/
http://www.sa-venues.com/game_lodges_nationwide_south_afr.htm
http://www.pilanesberg-game-reserve.co.za/

Dont forget to visit Cape Town with Table Mountain. It is one of the new Natural Wonders of the World.

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How do you make an indoor tent?

Luigi fan

I wanna make an indoor tent with my bed cuz my real tent broke and my freind's coming over and we were ganna camp...
Please answer my question!

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"Tents donât necessarily have to go outdoors. You can make a fun indoor tent thatâs collapsible and will give the kids hours of enjoyment. This tent doesnât need any stakes but you will have to have plenty of fabric.
How To Make A Collapsible Indoor TentSheets can be used to make curtains, tablecloths, and yes, even tents.

Consider sheets instead of other material, since theyâre inexpensive and easy to work with, for this project.

Five twin sheets will make an excellent tent. You can purchase fabric, though, in smaller yardage than the sheets, if youâd like a shorter or smaller tent. Working with sheets makes it easier, since you donât have to measure and cut each side of the tent.

Consider how much floor space you can spare for the tent. Remember that the tent is easily collapsible if it needs to be moved in a hurry. Measure out the amount of space youâre willing to give the tent, then cut a sheet or piece of fabric to that size, allowing a couple extra inches on each side for hemming, and making sure to cut the piece in a perfect square. If one end of the sheet is already hemmed, do not add the extra inches for that side.

The square piece, upon being completely hemmed, becomes the top of the tent. Each of the four remaining sheets will become a side of the tent. Stitch the first sheet onto one side of the tent, at the very top edge. Allow the edge of the tent top to barely hang over the top edge of the sheet. Continue this until you have three sides sewn onto the tent. For the fourth side of the tent, cut the sheet in half, lengthways, then hem the cut edges. Sew the sheet onto the tent, making the fourth side, including a doorway. Make tabs and sew one on the top section and one on the bottom section of each sheet edge. These are used to tie the sides shut.

In order to hang the collapsible tent insert four eye hooks into the ceiling. To make the tent collapse out of the way of guests, insert two of the eye hooks next to the top ceiling molding. The four hooks should align with the four corners of the tent top.
String wire through the tent at all four corners. Wad the wire into a ball shape at each end, inside the tent, to keep it from coming out when hung. String the wire up to the eye hooks, making sure to get the tent top level and even. Simply wrap the wire around the eye hook and itâll hang until ready to collapse.

To collapse the tent just undo the front two wires. To remove the tent completely, just remove all four wires from the eye hooks. The tent is easy to hang again, and the kids will have a blast when they play in it."
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WHERE TO GET A KIDS SIZE CAMPING TENT?(pic)?

Madison B

Can i get those cute little kids camping sets a like wal mart? Or where else?
ones like these:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51mZEsbU36L._SL500_.jpg
or
http://www.bossgoo.com/photo/product4/775319/product-Kids-Camping-3pcs-Set.jpg
and also: it doesnt have to be all cutsey, just like a smaller sizze.
thanks in advance
also, are they like SUPER small? cause its for my 13 year old, she said she wanted a tiny, cozy and content one like that. (x
ALSO: cause i am pretty sure i have seen them in the wal mart stores but they are not online so i was a little worried.
thanks guys.

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I bought a $30 tent from Wal-Mart that says it is good for 4 people. They must have meant 4 kids because it is nowhere near big enough for 4 adults. Nonetheless, it is a great tent for $30 that the kids would definitely enjoy.

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Any family tent camping groups in southern California?

ANTHONY

Have a 4 and 5 year old who enjoy camping. I am wondering if there is a family oriented camping group in southern California.

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The YMCA, Boys/girls club, Boy Scouts of America are all active family outdoor organizations at 4-5 that's on the young side for camping related activities with these groups but they do have family camps where the whole family can attend camp together. Calvary Chapel Costa mesa also has a family camping group and also has a family summer camp where they cater to young families such as yours as well. here is the info for that

http://www.calvarychapelcostamesa.com/events/family-camp-1

What is a great family place to tent camp between Tulsa OK and Branson MO?

charlie w

Looking for a place to spend a couple of nights that is not overcrowded and can be enjoyed without spending a lot of cash.

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"Withrow Springs State Park" (Tent sites start at $17) Nestled in shaded woods that reflect the seasonal beauty of the surrounding hardwood forest, the park's campground features 47 campsites [30 Class AAA (with water, up to 50 amp service, and sewer hookups) and 17 Class B (with water and 30 amp service)]. Each campsite can accommodate either an RV and/or a tent. The camping area also features a new, barrier-free bathhouse.
Withrow Springs State Park is located five miles north of Huntsville on Ark. 23; or 20 miles south of Eureka Springs on Ark. 23.

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Going camping.. is there a safe kind of heater for a tent?

Kimberly

it is a 2 bedroom tent, 6 ft high... not sure of other dimensions, but it is large. I'm in PA and tonight it will be in the low 40's. Is there such a thing as a safe tent heater? (we will have electric)

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I have a 18' X24' canvas wall tent with a "stove jack" built into it for a fireplace/wood stove for winter heat and my wood stove works very well for this tent. But even flameproofing for canvas isn't always flameproof. With the modern vinyl tents made now adays there really isn't a safe heater to use. Buy a good sleeping bag with a rating below 20degrees F to keep you warm and toasty. I have a mini Dachshund that insists on going camping with me and he works way better than any heat source available to man. He literally roasts me out of my sleeping bag every time since he sleeps inside my bag with me at my feet. The most economical way to go in my opinion is the colder rated sleeping bag for several reasons including you don't need to carry extra bedding material with you, no water to heat up, no flame/fire danger, and it is a renewable overnight heat source good for many camping trips so its economical! The 40's arn't to cold to deal with when it comes to overnight temps. You can go to Wal-Mart for a cheap bag rated at 32 degrees but again I would suggest spending a little more for a better bag but, that's up to you. Good Luck

What type of canvas and rope make the standard GI shelter half or "pup tent"?

Mosin Smit

I have a genuine GI issue "pup tent" the kind that is made from two shelter halves. I love love love the canvas and rope that it is made of. The canvas folds wonderfully and is just thick / heavy enough to block wind and provide a durable, stable, solid tarp and still be light weight. The rope is perfect. It is nice and flexible, soft, and holds a great knot.
My question is this... I would like to buy tarp squares and ropes that are the same grade or quality and material as the pup tent. I am not familiar with how these are catagorized. Is the tent a 12 mil. is it a 10 mil.? Is it a duck canvas? Is the rope made out of cotton, hemp, nylon, what? It feels like cotton I suppose.
I would just like to know what to buy. Most of the shopping I will be doing for this stuff is online so I cant touch or feel it first. I know I could just buy a bunch of pup tents, but I dont want it in that shape. I want to be able to buy different sized tarps and a long length of rope to do different things with.

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It's canvas duck and for camping it comes in two weights: ten ounce and thirteen ounce. There are two companies that sell these shelter halves as well as a variety of other tents and the first one will even sell you the canvas and you can sew your own. You can order their catalog and even shop their online stores.
The larger of the two companies is known as Panther Primitives. You'll be impressed by the variety of tents they sell - and a lot of their other products as well. The other is Smoke and Fire Co. Type either name into your search engine.
I have four tents, three from Panther Primitives and one from a sutler known as Orchard Hill. I also have two big canvas dining flys, both from Panther. One is 12 feet by 12 feet and the other is 16 b y 16 feet. They're incredibly sturdy. They do take up a lot of room when folded for storage, though. You have a pup tent (Panther calls 'em "dog tents" which is what they were called in the American Civil War) so you know how much room the can take up and how heavy they are. You won't backpack these tents! Heck, look 'em up anyway - both catalogs are full of way cool stuff!

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looking for good tent camping in northwest corner of colorado?

longtripa

have four kids all younger looking to go tent camping looking for something with some rivers or lakes close by with hiking would be nice too mountains area where there maybe some waterfalls an ideas would help

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The NW corner of Colorado as many tent camping opportunities.

Dinosaur National Monument - http://www.nps.gov/dino

There are at least 10 Colorado State Parks in the area. The following link will take you to a map page with links to the parks. http://www.parks.state.co.us/

Two national forests are in the area with developed campgrounds...
White River NF campgrounds - http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/whiteriver/recreation/campgrounds/
Routt NF campgrounds - http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/mbr/recreation/camping/index.shtml

Bureau of Land Management northwest Colorado campgrounds - http://www.co.blm.gov/recweb/northwestrec.htm#camping

Some of my favorite campsites are on Colorado Wildlife Management Areas. Not all WMA's allow camping, but many do. Here is a map of the NW Colorado WMA's. http://wildlife.state.co.us/NR/rdonlyres/6A932E33-48D4-4B10-92ED-72E990CF796D/0/NW_SWAs.pdf

In the north central section of Colorado is Rocky Mountain National Park. One of Colorado's top tourist destinations, this park has campgrounds near streams and lakes, with spectacular scenery, and miles of hiking trails. Here is a link to their camping page - http://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/camping.htm

Did the female animals look forward to getting off the Ark or did they mostly have headaches?

Q. I'm guessing the female dinosaurs did not want to get busy.

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I think the female dinosaurs ticked off Noah and he shoved them overboard. LOL It was dark, he was drunk..... they had a headache........ I mean, Noah was sort of prone to drunkenness.... As soon as they got off the ark, he was found naked in a tent drunk by his kids.

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What affordable two-man tent and sleeping bag is the best buy!?

MichaelL

I need to buy a compact, lightweight tent for a cycling holiday in France. Can anyone recommend something relatively cheap (under £75) and a decent sleeping bag? Thanks

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I highly recommend this ...
Coleman 2008 SunDome 7-Foot by 7-Foot 3-Person Dome Tent
http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-SunDome-7-Foot-3-Person-Orange/dp/B001C1A362/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1248165586&sr=1-1&tag=aor-sale-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957

This past weekend was my first experience with this tent - a simply awesome performer for under [...] bucks. I sealed the seams on the rainfly the day before and upgraded the tent stakes all for an additional $[...]. Set-up was a breeze and took under 10 minutes (I placed a tarp down below). Good thing, because the rain came 5 minutes later in buckets and lasted all night. The tent held up like a champ with no leakage what so ever. The size was just perfect for two adults and a few gear bags (or a kid). Highly recommended!

Coleman Ash Canyon 25-Degree Rectangular Oversize Sleeping Bag
http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-25-Degree-Rectangular-Oversize-Sleeping/dp/B0009PUQ28/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1248166146&sr=1-9&tag=aor-sale-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957

This a nice and comfortable sleeping bag. The zipper works nicely and it is a very nice and roomy sleeping bag. It rolls up nice and fairly compact compared to my old one. I am very happy with it and would recommend it to anyone interested in buying a sleeping bag.

Bake Sale for dummies...?

doodlebugs

I want to do a bake sale in my community, but I'm not sure where to start. What do I do? I need some recipes that won't cost a lot of money to make. After I have recipes, where do I go? I have asked a question similar to this before, but never went through with my idea. I want to give the proceeds to Great American Bake Sale. Thanks.

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1. Have a cause. Most bake sales are for raising money for a charity or cause. Be sure you understand who to send the proceeds to. It may help to have some pamphlets or other literature available to explain your charity. This is a great opportunity to promote your cause, too.
* Put out a jar for tips or donations. If you're raising money for a cause, give people the opportunity to donate, too. Some people may just not be hungry, but they still might want to support your organization.
2. Get volunteers. Ask your friends and family (as appropriate) to help.
* Make it clear what the cause is, when the bake sale is, and have reasonable shifts available.
* Little kids are often adorable and are hard to say "no" to. Just make sure they have adult supervision to help.
* Ask for additional help setting up and cleaning up.
3. Decide on a venue. Hold the bake sale at a well frequented public spot or in a school or college.
* Sometimes retail stores will be happy to have to set up a booth nearby.
* Festivals, street fairs, outdoor public concerts, and other big public events can also be excellent choices.
* School plays, concerts, and parent nights are excellent bake sale opportunities.
* Make sure that it is legal to hold at the spot you choose, and get permission from the appropriate authorities, if applicable.
* Be sure you have a "rain site" to do the bake sale indoors or under a tent in case the weather turns sour.
4. Have your booth ready. You may be lucky and have a table and chairs available already and a sign made up already. But if you don't, you will need to plan ahead. You may also need:
* Card tables or folding tables.
* Some sort of awning, like a pop-up pavilion to protect from rain or sun.
* Tablecloth
* Decorations and signs to grab attention.
* Coolers and ice to keep items (like drinks) cold.
* Garbage container and garbage bags for cleanup.
* Folding chairs.
* Crock pots to keep items (like spiced cider) hot.
* Cash Box: You need to keep your funds in some sort of container. Be sure it has change for large bills!
5. Advertise. Design attention-grabbing and colourful posters and put them up in well frequented areas. Have the date, place, and explain the cause that the proceeds will go to.
* If you are selling at a school, have your bake sale announced over the intercom, in the daily notice, or whatever is available.
* Advertise your organization through your clothes. If you are raising funds for your scout troop, for instance, wear your uniform.
* Don't be afraid to look a little goofy. Swim team members could wear their swim caps and goggles at a street fair or a drama club could wear costumes in front of the grocery store. It gets attention.
* Matching outfits will do as well. Ask everyone to wear the school's or organization's colors.
6.
Bake sales are a good opportunity to bake a variety of goodies.
Bake sales are a good opportunity to bake a variety of goodies.
Create the baked goods. A bake sale needs baked items.
* You could bake the items yourself--this is usually the cheapest route. Divide the baking between many members, if possible.
* Alternatively, buy them from a local bakery or shop. This is particularly effective if people don't usually have access to the goods, such as at a high school. It also is easier for people who can't cook, or don't have the time.
* Be careful that your items are reasonably priced, otherwise you may have a hard time selling it.
* Ask that cooks label ingredients on the baked goods. A small but significant population have food allergies and sensitivities. Knowing that the carrot cake has nuts can save a life.
7. Sell drinks, too. Lots of people like to have a bit of liquid to wash down sugary treats, and it's a chance for you or your group to earn a bit of extra money.
* Coffee, tea, iced tea, hot cider, lemonade, water, and soda are all good options. However, use common sense: hot coffee probably won't sell well on a hot summer day.
8. Package your baked goods to travel. How will visitors take and eat your items? Bring a supply of small paper plates, paper towels, plastic forks, napkins, cups if you are serving drinks that require them, and plastic wrap, plastic sandwich bags, or foil. It's best to keep these to a minimum, as they cut into profits and create waste!
* If many people in an organization are baking, ask them to package things in sale-size quantities, perhaps two to three cookies to a package or one cupcake or larger item.
9. Get the party going. Buy/prepare the food, put up the booth or table, and start selling. If you planned it well enough, this should be the easiest step of all.
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What size of camping tent should I choose?

Adela

I am planning a camping trip with two friends. We need to buy a camping tent but I don't know what size of the tent is suitable for three people. I did a little search online and someone said should choose a tent which can accommodate two more person because there must be some space for the camping equipment. Is this true? Is a five man tent a little larger for three?

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A five man tent is just fine. I do a lot of camping and I use a 2-3 person tent for just me, and a 4 person tent when I take the wife and kid along.

Unless your back country camping you can't go wrong with getting a bigger roomier tent.

Tent Camping...State Park/Private...Year Round campers?

AriesAlway

We are wanting to go camping soon...Ive checked online at private and state park campgrounds. How will "year round" campers treat us? It seems the private campgrounds have more socialable things to do, for the kids. But they also seem to have more RV campers, How will everyong be with us tent campers?

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"Year round" campers will treat you just fine as long as you are friendly and courteous to them. Campers, as a whole, are a friendly and helpful group. I can't begin to count the times I have seen complete strangers offer to help put up a tent or dining canopy, give helpful tips on starting a campfire, local sites to visit, etc.

RV campers do not look down on tent campers. Personally, I know tent campers who look down on RVer's!! LOL

You are correct in saying that private campgrounds usually have more socialable things to do: pot luck dinners, game nights, hay rides, and the list goes on and on.

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Camping Suggestions ... NJ/PA/MD/WV/NY?

nova_queen

I would like to get one last camping trip in this year, towards the end of October.
Any suggestions or recommendations of places where it won't be too terribly cold at night?
I am in New Jersey, boyfriend is in PA (near Harrisburg). We're looking for a weekend so no more than maybe 3-4hrs away so that would be much of PA & MD, all of NJ, parts of NY, and the easter part of WV.
I appreciate it.
We have tent & gear but would consider one of those cabin rentals in order to not freeze.
THANKS!!

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oh...awesome! i'm from the tri-state (PA MD WV) area and there is some really wodnerful camping in that area.

of course, anywhere you set up on the appalachain trail is nice, however, i prefer camping in a tent with a nearby indoor plumbing source:) i like to rough it, but not too much!

my favorite place, hands down, is called rocky gap.
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/rockygap.html

there are individual campsites with table and fire pit and you can use your tent and your car can back right up to it! OR you can rent mini cabins.....
there are sites right by the lake, so you wake up and cook breakfast while you're looking out at the water...it's sooo nice!
i think last time we went it was end of september, early october and it was cool, but nothing some heavy blankets and sweatshirts can't handle...especially with as warm as the weather has been lately.

so, there's rocky gap....highly recommended.

also, i can recommend lots of camping around the state college, PA and altoona, PA areas!
whipple dam is great place to camp, but we camped there very off trail and so, i'm not too familiar with the main areas. we pretty much drove and found a clearing, parked the car and walked until we found space to pitch the tent!
however, it's beautiful and can make a GREAT vacation. oh, and if you plan it right...maybe catch a PSU football game that weekend!!!!
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/recreation/camping.aspx

have fun!

P.S.
both of these locales are not too far from harrisburg....now, NJ is another story, but you can take 81 from harrisburg either way and get close to these places:)

Best lake tahoe campground for tent camping with lake view?

Ratties R

BF and i going camping for our anniversary. We've decided on Lake Tahoe, but are unsure of what campground is the best with good lake views and a quick walk to the shore. We will be tent camping. And also if you can give rates if you've been to the campground b4, that would be really awesome. THANKS!

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Best view is emerald bay, 2nd is DL Bliss and followed closely by camp richardson.

All around choice I would pick DL Bliss. I watched 4th of Jul;y fireworks from there and saw them all around the lake. Your also closer to emerald bay for some great hikes around the point.

Camp Richardson is close to town and the casino's so it is more of a party campground but it does have some great view's and nice beaches.

Reservations are a must and go quickly

Good luck!

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activities for kids...?

Chrissy

Hi Ya'll,
I babysit 3 girls ages 1, 3 and 5. Mainly it's the 3 & 5 year old for an 8 hour period and then the 1 yr old for 4 hours. They are really active (always going going going!) and I was trying to think of some activites for them to do while inside? Being outside is fine but there parents don't want them out for an excessive amount of time due to heat/sun so when they are inside I need something amusing to do for at least an hour or two at a time. Anyways, they usually don't sit still for movies very long but I did just buy playdoh, a coloring book, chalk (sidewalk), and a playdoh activity kit which I hope will keep them amused. Any other ideas...?

Thanks!!
~Sarah

PS The girls do have there own toys to play with, but they usually get bored within 10 min. (just aren't "cool" anymore) so please dont suggest that. It never works! haha. :o)

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I love children.. I highly sujest getting a babysitting bag together. Most children are not interested in their toys because no one has really sat down with them and show them how to play with the toys.. Get your self on a schedule play time with them. Since you are the one person that is around them the most a schedule is the best. And they really respond to order..
Children at this age Love Love 3 and 5
Story Time (make different voices to fit characters)
Puppet Time
Dress Up
Make a tent out of the kitchen table or in living room..Or in the bedroom..
The five year old should really be into playing mommy and the three year old is just starting in this area. So playing house. Which leads to play time in the world of imagination..
Pretend Cooking, Baby care, cleaning, Rest rant, This activity will and can go on for hours and they like to play it almost daily.
Playdoh is a great activity I agree make sure to cover the floor if it is on carpet..Be ready to have the colors mixed. The three year old will love to mix the colors and the older one will want them kept separate. So maybe their very own play doe for play doe time. Stinging big beads on a shoe lace../Ball time play..each needs own ball and also together time. rolling it on the ground.learning to catch.. the five year old should like tossing the ball up in the air..
Five Year Olds:
Teach sack-walking and "twist-em," "statue," or "freeze" games to provide an outlet for their drive for physical activity.
Play games that can teach right and left directions, like "Hokey-Pokey," "Looby-Loo," and "Simon Says."
Ask 5-year-olds to tell you a story. Write it down and post it on the wall or refrigerator
Three Year Old
Play musical games such as "London Bridge," "Ring-around-the-Rosie," and "Farmer in the Dell.Also they love to jump and hop.. show them "how to hop like a rabbit, tiptoe like a bird, waddle like a duck, slither like a snake, and run like a deer.Box play and anything they can hide in.. Making silly faces..
One year old..
will love play doe too.. All will love bubbles..ball play too..called "Roll it to me"
http://www.babycentre.co.uk/toddler/development/stimulating/games/

Have Fun.. Hope this helps. ^^

children fun question?

Amanda jan

amping with my kids
my kids are on school holidays and thinking of getting a tent we have no means of travel because of no car
so we are thinking of pitching our tent in our large garden question is how could i make camping in the garden more fun for my kids what things could we do would really appreciate the help

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Have them make 'survival kits' and then do a show and tell of what they brought. Pretend these are the things they would bring if they needed to survive in the wild.

Get a little portable grill and make smores. Or have them find some rocks and make a circle and light wood in the middle for a campfire.

Sing songs.

Play cards or a board game

Count stars in the sky

Tell ghost stories
Take turns telling favorite memory about family

Make flashlight puppets in tent or play flashlight tag outside.


I wouldn't let them run in and out of the house because that breaks the 'vacation' spell.

Make sure to bring Food, BUG SPRAY, flashlight, ice, cooler....
sleeping bags, pillows...etc..so you don't have to run back in house.

Have a great time! :)

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How to choose a camping tent?

Adela

I am planing my first camping trip. I want to know how to choose a suitable camping tent. I will go camping with my family. There are four of us altogether.

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I go camping a lot, often with a group, and see most people using tents that are far too large and difficult to setup for their needs. They get a huge cabin tent for eight or more people, tall enough to stand upright and walk around, and then only put 4 people inside.

When they get to camp it takes 2 people almost an hour to get the tent set-up and all their gear arranged inside. Once this is done they spend all their awake time on outdoors activities or sitting around the campfire, and just go inside to sleep. All that space, time and effort is wasted, because you're never inside a tent unless you're ready to sleep. Even if its raining or snowing, I'd rather be outside with my family or friends under a tarp or ez-up gazebo so I can see the outdoors than stare at the blank walls inside a tent.

I prefer to take the smallest size tent I can comfortably use. There's enough room for the appropriate number of sleeping bags with a little space leftover to stack our bags. Headspace isn't a concern, I don't need to pace circles inside my tent. As long as I can sit-up on the ground without hitting my head on the ceiling I'm good.

So priorities for me are a) Weather resistance, including wind and rain; b) ventilation, to avoid a build-up of humidity that leads to condensation and for cooling on hot nights; c) adequate floor space for sleeping bags and minimal gear, with the rest stowed in the vehicle; d) easy setup and pack-up. I prefer a tent with a full rain fly for weather protection and a vestibule to stow muddy boots outside but under shelter.

Determining adequate floor space can be a challenge. Most manufacturers allow 24x78" of floor space per person, which I feel is inadequate. I prefer to use 30"x80" per person, plus allow for one additional person's worth of space for minimal gear storage. By this measure a 10'x9' tent (120"x108") allows four people to sleep side-by-side with enough space at the head of each sleeping space for a bag containing clean clothing and toiletries. According to most manufacturer's specifications, this would indicate a 6-person tent would be the best selection.

On the lower-price end of the scale, the Coleman Sundome 6 fits the bill, though I'm not much impressed with the rain fly and lack of vestibules. But its hard to find fault with its $99 price tag, as long as you're not expecting bad weather.

The Coleman Instant-Tent 6 is a popular model because of it's quick and easy setup. This cabin tent also provides stand-up interior height. Unfortunately it has no rain fly whatsoever, so one would need to bring an extra tarp for rain protection if bad weather was forecast. And, of course, with no rain fly it also has no vestibule. The Instant-Tent 6 can also be a packing nightmare with its 48" long packed size, so make sure it will fit into your vehicle.

The Kelty Buttress 6 looks to me to be the perfect tent, with adequate floor space, a good fly and vestibule setup and reasonable price. If I was going to buy a tent today to sleep a family of 4, this would likely be my top choice.

If money is no object and you want the ultimate family tent that is still weather proof, easy to setup and reasonably compact to pack, look at the REI Kingdom 6 with the optional Connect Tech Vestibule or Garage. But be prepared to spend over $500 on the complete setup.

Large Family Tent Under $180.00?

Q. I need a big family cabin tent that cost under $180.00. It needs to sleep at least 6 people.

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The best time to buy is now. The season is coming to an end for dealers selling camping tents, so big discounts are occurring at the walmarts, targets, etc.. You can also bet that the sporting goods stores like sports authority, REI, Big 5 are doing the same. $180. should get you a very nice even high end quality tent right now

good luck!

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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.

family camping and tubing on the guadalupe?

Kathy G

A very large group of us (about 15-20) will be going to New Braunfels in July. We are looking for a place to tent camp (would like a cabin with A/C, but they seem to be very expensive, so apparently that's out of the question). There will be some small children, and a couple of adults who aren't swimmers. I was looking at the Horseshoe as maybe a good place to go tubing? Is it possible for adults who don't swim to tube on the horseshoe? Is there a shallow area for the kids to play in the water? Is there any place where you can bring your own tube instead of renting two days in a row? Any help would be greatly appreciated. We are wanting to experience a great trip, but want EVERYONE to be able to enjoy themselves. Thanks!

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The adults who don't swim can go tubing but only if they have a life jacket on. For the questions try calling and asking them. They should be able to answer them for you.

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