How to Go Camping in Your Backyard

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Backyard camping is a great way to introduce kids to the outdoors. To fully enjoy this activity, keep the following tips in mind.

Step 1: Bring the essentials
Stock your campsite with essential items like insect repellent and flashlights.

Tip
Try to have everything at the campsite that you will need so you won't have to make repeated trips back to the house.

Step 2: Set up a tent
Set up a tent or lay a tarp on the ground where you can spread out your sleeping bags if you plan to camp under the stars.

Step 3: Bring a table
Place a picnic table – or set up a portable table – in your backyard campsite to simplify meal preparation.

Step 4: Bring a fire pit
Equip your campsite with an outdoor fire pit and a grill.

Did You Know?
Campfire temperatures are usually in the range of 1,112 degrees Fahrenheit.