Whether you are family oriented person and like to spend more time with your kids, or you just want to escape from the noise of the city, going camping with family is a great idea. The peace and quiet will provide a good change for everyone.
Want a fun, meaningful way to spend time together as a family? Ready for an experience that will bring you closer, calm your kids and cement your place as their favorite parent? Look no further than camping. Here are 10 great reasons to go camping with the family this weekend.
- More time together
Camping is a wonderful way to spend quality time with your family. Not only is it a fun and exciting way to bond, but it also encourages an appreciation of nature. If you ask most people, they'll probably admit that their family could use a little time together. And if you're looking for a great way to spend time with your family, there's really nothing better than camping. Camping is an activity that the entire family can enjoy, and it's easy to do while getting some fresh air and exercise in the process.
- Get away from technology
Most of us check our phone at least 50 times a day, and we're constantly being bombarded with messages from friends and family members through social media. When it comes to quality time together, you want to make sure everyone is present in the moment and not distracted by their phone or laptop screen. Camping will definitely ensure that everyone is focused on what's going on in front of them instead of what's on a screen somewhere.
- It's a cheap form of entertainment
Camping doesn't have to be expensive, especially if you're willing to rough it a little bit. A good tent can last for years, and a sleeping bag is something that you'll use again and again. Camping fees are typically minimal, or they're waived entirely if you choose an undeveloped site.
- It's educational
There's a lot of fun things to learn as you spend time outdoors. For example, your kids will learn about wildlife and wildlife conservation, as well as how to keep themselves safe in the wilderness. They'll also get an opportunity to try their hand at some basic survival skills, like making fire or starting a cooking stove with two rocks.
- Great bonding time
Camping is an amazing way to bond with your children. You get to sit around the campfire and talk about your day and their day. You get to look at the stars and talk about space or constellations. You also get to tell stories about when you were young.
- It's Fun For All Ages
One of the best things about going camping with your family is that you get to share some of your favorite outdoor activities with them. No matter how old they are, camping is something they will always remember.
- Exercise makes you happy - for real!
Camping is an activity that gets your blood pumping and leaves you feeling energized for hours afterward. A study found that men who spent two hours per week in nature were less depressed than their urban counterparts!
- Have an outdoor adventure with the kids
A lot of people are afraid of bugs and insects, but when you're camping, that doesn't seem to be an issue. You'll never get to experience such an adventure like this at home or even on vacation at times. There are always something new and exciting to do when you're camp and nature is all around you. You can ride bikes, swim and play games in the woods without having to worry about your belongings being stolen or destroyed while at home.
- Meet other families
When you go camping, you will meet other families and their children who are also interested in going out into nature for fun. This is a great way to make new friends, get more active and learn new things all while spending time with your family.
- You will sleep like a rock
The darkness, the hoots of owls, the sounds of nature — when you're out there in the wild, it's pretty easy to relax because there really is no place like home. In fact, a recent study of campers found they got a whopping 42 minutes more sleep than folks who don't camp.
- Makes Mom Happy
Camping is good for families in so many ways, but one of the most important is how much fun it is for mom. If mom wants to do something special together and there's not enough cash to go to Disney World, camping might be just the thing to make her happy. It's a great bonding experience and allows mom some peace and quiet. No one will be fighting over what movie is on TV or complaining about not having their video game console available. There are no electronics at all at the campsite.
- You Can Unplug From Technology
For a few days, get away from all the technology that enslaves us all. And for those who are still young enough not to be too dependent on tech, it can be a fun experience for them to go "off the grid" and have some old fashioned fun in the outdoors.
