Form a Camping Group
Camping is more fun when bringing friends along. Ask friends if there might be a good time to get together for a camping trip. Ask close friends at church, work or in the neighborhood if they would like to help plan a camping trip. More people can mean a more memorable trip and an opportunity for adults and children to bond.
Choose a Destination
Popular camping destinations can include state and national parks. These areas of wilderness have been preserved from urbanization and most will have campsites with water and electricity for RV users or foundations for tent campers. Most parks also include playgrounds, lakes or rivers, amphitheaters and other attractions to keep campers enjoying their stay.
Setting Up
Have the entire camping group involved in setting up camp whether you are camping in a tent or RV. Encourage younger, stronger children to help older adults with their RVs and heavy lifting. Tent and RV setup takes time, but it is a way to forge bonds and get young people to tackle responsibilities during the trip.
Develop a Menu
Sometimes it helps to stay organized and make a camping trip more smooth by writing down what will be prepared for breakfast, lunch and dinner for each day you are staying. Survey the camping group and ask who would be willing to cook a signature dish for dinner one night. Or, ask members of the group to design a menu for another meal of the day.
Build a Campfire
Campfires are a staple of any camping trip. The most memorable part of the trip might be the campfire and ensuing conversation. This activity provides a time for adults to wind down after a long day and for children to play more, roast marshmallows or tell ghost stories. Before building a campfire, assign someone to collect the wood and make sure to have enough nearby to add to the fire when it begins to burn out.