Backyard Fun

Backyard Camping Trip
 

By Susanne Myers

Are your kids begging you to take them camping, but you just cant find the time to take them on a camping trip? Or would you like to introduce your kids to the fun of camping for the first time, but arent sure if they will enjoy it, or might get scared? Either way, camping out in your backyard will be a fun way to spend the evening and night with your kids.

Get the kids involved in setting up camp in your backyard. Have them help you set up the tent. Put them in charge of getting their sleeping bags, flashlights and anything else they may need into the tent. If its an option for you, you may even want to make a campfire in your backyard. Check with your fire department before hand if this is an option in your area. If not, just dig out the charcoal or gas grill. Grill some hotdogs and make some foil backed potatoes for dinner, and of course youll need some smores for desert. If you are roasting the marshmallows over your grill, put some aluminum foil over the grate to keep the melting marshmallow from dripping onto your grill.

Dont have a tent, or even a backyard for that matter? Thats no reason not to camp out. Just spread out your sleeping bags,

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