Have Fun Camping

Family camping trips are the pastime of many a family, the simplicity of a camping trip is what makes it so attractive against regular holidays, it is also a lot cheaper to camp then to on holiday, and these are the reasons why camping is so popular today.

The main reason people decide against camping, is because they believe it will not be fun, or that there are too few activities, so here is a small guide to ensure that your camping trip will be just as fun as any holiday you ever take.

Camping Games
As childish as it may sound there are games that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Let's take a look at a few of the best:

How long is a minute?
This game is so undemanding, but can be effective time filler. A player, who is not involved, times the group and the others have to count to a minute in their head, when they think a minute is up they have to put their hands up, the closest person to the minute wins.

Steal the Bacon
Divide your group into two equal groups and have them sit back to back 20 feet apart, give each person a number on each side and put a ball in-between the two groups. Another individual shouts a number, and the two players run for the ball and have to get back to their group without being tagged, if they are tagged then you start again, the first to 10 points wins.

Camp Fire Stories
I know it is a cliche, but camp fire stories can make a camping holiday. For the right effect it is essential you have a torch, a camp fire and night time. Everybody always has a scary story to tell, and there is no better venue to do it then the middle of the woods. If you want to turn it into a game, then get everybody to tell a story, and then decide between each of you whose story was the best, and assign them a prize.

Camp Bonding
Camping is notorious for bonding, a lot of businesses use camping trips to build morale amongst co-workers, and it has been proven to be one of the most effective ways. The reason why camping is so effective for bonding is because there is limited technology, so it is through playing games and telling stories that you gain an admiration for your co-campers.

Cookouts
One of the best parts of camping is some of the foods you can cook. Now most of the foods you can cook will be barbequed which is always a popular choice, however, make sure you have the following equipment to make your cookout the best:

* A barbeque, with coals and firelighters (disposable or rented)
* Foil (to cover your food)
* Disposable plates and cutlery
* And most importantly FOOD including Marshmallows

Another cliche I know, but having marshmallows around an open fire is one of the main things people associate with camping, and therefore, is something you should do to ensure your camping trip is one of the best holidays you will ever experience.