Camping

Hiking, Outdoors, Camper

In This Guide:

Whether you’re loading up the SUV and heading out to the mountains, or you’re planning an overnight adventure with the kids in the backyard, camping is a fun experience for all who give it a try. Read below to see what wannabe campers may be thinking about, and how you can encourage them to pitch a tent and become one with nature.

They Might Be Thinking:

When will be a good time to go camping?
How will the weather be?
How long should I go camping for?
Will I be going camping alone or with family/friends?
Where can we go camping?
Is there a suitable park or will the backyard suffice?
What time should we leave to arrive at the camping site?
Are there any local, official camping sites?
What kind of camping equipment will be necessary for this trip?
Do I have the right necessities at home? Or will I have to purchase them?
Will it be safe to go camping in such areas?
Will it be a fun experience?

Words That Might Be Encouraging:

Have fun!
What a unique trip!
Camping with family and friends can give rise to a great bonding experience.
This trip will encourage you to break free from technology.
You will get to use your Girl Scout/Boy Scout skills.
You can make fireside s’mores.
Enjoy your adventures.
Be at one with nature.
After hiking in the forest, I developed a greater appreciation for being environmentally green.

Words That Might Be Discouraging:

You’ll get eaten by a bear.
You’ll return home with a ton of mosquito bites.
There are so many poisonous creatures in wildlife.
There’s no Wi-Fi.
What if you don’t have any service, but need to make an emergency phone call?
What if someone gets injured and the nearest point of civilization is 30+ miles away?
You can get hurt while hiking.
What if all plans fail, i.e., no camp fire, no food, etc.?
There’s no bathroom in the woods, so you may feel uncomfortable.
Camping gets messy, so you may feel gross/dirty.