When we were younger our parents were very involved with Scouting and for a while I worked for the Association so we have experienced a bit of camping here and there!
It can be great fun for children to try spending time 'under canvas' although you may not have it in your plans to go away, so...
Month 8 - Bite 25
Having a tent and a garden to pitch it in is fine, but not necessary! Give them the materials to make a camp - either indoors or outside.
All you need is something to make the shelter - a big tablecloth or an old sheet for example. Next they'll need a structure to hand it on - a clothes dryer, a table a washing line - you get the idea. You might have a play tent or screen - anything will do with some added imagination.
Once the den is built they can 'furnish' it with cushions and a duvet (or sleeping bag if you've got one) for the bed and so on. Of course, there's always a danger they'll move in there with as much furniture as they can fit...
Once in there they'll need to at least eat inside to make them feel the experience......
Month 8 - Bite 26
Having and playing with a den or tent is all very well. How much more exciting is it if you actually get to sleep in it?
Okay it may put your living room out of commission for the night, but it's great fun. You could turn it into a family camp too, or even a festival. Add face paints, bunting, music and wild dancing and who needs Glastonbury?!
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