The down and dirty guide to camping with kids : how to plan memorable family adventures and connect kids to nature

Title:

Author:

Olsson, Helen.

ISBN:

9781590309551

Personal Author:

Olsson, Helen.

Publication Information:

Boston, Mass. : Roost Books, 2012.

Physical Description:

xviii, 254 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm

Abstract:

Outlines economical options for family camping vacations, sharing irreverent, anecdotal, and practical guidelines for families with young children while explaining how to select gear and address needs with a minimum of stress.

Subject Term:

Camping.

Outdoor recreation for children.

Family recreation.

Children and the environment.

Electronic Access:

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Document ID:

SD_ILS:2063365

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Summary

"For parents of young children looking for a supremely economical family vacation, camping is the way to go- no matter where you live, you can pack up the car and drive to a campground, often in less than an hour-with a week's worth of campsite fees totaling less than one night in a nice hotel. But while today's generation of parents may have backpacked through India and shot class IV rapids in Idaho (or seldom strayed from their office cubicle), when it comes to the thought of changing a diaper in a tent at midnight-much less amassing, organizing, and packing the requisite kid gear-anxiety and trepidation can easily set in. schewing the encyclopedic, author Helen Olsson writes from a parent's point of view, giving readers a clear plan-and plenty of encouragement-for an enjoyable family camping experience. he book covers basics like choosing a destination, packing gear and food, setting up the campsite, planning menus, and keeping safe, all with an emphasis on the needs and concerns of parents with younger children. Each chapter features checklists, including "Little Tykes" lists dedicated to items for babies and toddlers. Other features include stand-alone

Author Notes

Helen Olsson is a freelance travel and skiing writer and a regular contributor to the New York Times Travel and Escapes sections, where she writes about family outdoor and adventure travel. Among the camping trips she's chronicled are llama-trekking in Colorado's backcountry and a canoe-and-kayak trip in the Niobrara River Valley of Nebraska--both taken with three children under nine. Visit her at www.maddogmom.com.

Reviews (1)

Library Journal Review

For some, camping is balm for a withered soul; others would rather get a root canal. No doubt about it, however, kids love camping and at some point, they'll likely demand an organized trip to the woods. For the uninitiated-or else panicked-Boulder-based freelance writer and New York Times contributor Olsson offers this thorough and accessible guide that covers all the bases. The text is best for beginners since she refers to camping as mostly weekend car trips in fair weather. Yet within that context, each page is loaded with helpful tips and information. Olsson covers such topics as trip planning, gearing up, organizing the campsite, boredom busters, and first aid and safety. The text includes sidebars, "Smart Tips," and handy checklists throughout, which make it visually appealing and easy to consult. From slathering cotton balls in petroleum jelly as firestarters (love it!) to freezing stews ahead of time and letting them double as ice packs, Olsson has you covered. VERDICT As more and more families avoid the high costs of traveling by staying close to home, camping has greater appeal than ever before. This would make a lovely addition to a display on summer adventures and is enthusiastically recommended for all public libraries. Bring on the dirt. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.