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24 THE BRANDON SUN • LAKE LIFE • THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019
Family camping

at its best

Camping is a great way to spend a from time to time, so be sure to take
wonderful family vacation. But don’t spare clothes and shoes. Also re-
forget that careful planning is re- member that even in summer, nights
quired for everyone to have fun. can be cool and the sun will not nec-
First, choose your campground essarily co-operate during the day. If
carefully. Ask the kids what kinds of your kids have favourite toys or teddy
things they think should be included bears, bring them along; it will help
in the trip and decide on a few selec- them feel at home and they’ll sleep
tion criteria, such as access to a swim- better too. Pack some games (board
ming pool or the possibility of rent- games, cards, books, co louring books,
ing kayaks. Be sure to reserve early ball, Frisbee, etc.) and lots of nutri-
to have more choice. Also ask about tious snacks. After all, the fresh air
tou rist attractions near the camp- can make you really hungry! Es sential
ground. If it rains, everybody will be items not to be forgotten: a first aid
happy to have a museum nearby or a kit, sunscreen and insect repellent.
theatre where you can all go and see Lastly, involve the children in the
a movie. If the chosen campground packing. Give them flashlights and
involves a long drive, do it in stages, ca meras to record their trip. Above
perhaps stop ping at a tourist attrac- all, teach them the safety rules around
tion halfway there. such potential hazards as campfires
Outdoor living means your chil- and bodies of water.
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Camping with all the comforts of home

Do you love being out in the bit of forethought. Pre pare meats
wilderness but don’t particu- and vegetables in advance and
larly appreciate camping in the bring a few frozen meals that
wild? Then, luxury camping is can be stored in a cooler, which is
for you. Here are a few tips on now your fridge on the go.
how to enjoy its pleasures. For your breakfasts, plan on
making pancakes with maple
GLAMPING syrup; eggs and bacon; muesli
The phenomenon of glamp- and fresh fruit or banana bread
ing — luxury camping — is in- with yoghurt. For your lunch-
creasingly common. Yurts, tee- es, enjoy tuna rolls; bagels and
pees, gypsy-inspired caravans, smoked salmon or a hearty soup.
and high-end trailers: comfy For your suppers, prepare steaks
camping is gaining ground. with tinfoil packets of diced po-
Some hosts provide bedding, tatoes and onions; cheese fondue;
while other locations are more pesto pasta; grilled chicken with
oriented toward the conven- rice, corn on the cob and salad.
tional camping crowd; for those Make sure you bring a couple
spots you’ll need to bring an in- bottles of your favourite wine.
flatable mattress with you. Place Yummy!
upon it your open sleeping bag, TASTY MEALS vent you from concocting more Now all you need for your trip
then add sheets, blankets and Even though hotdogs and sophisticated meals. Just remem- into the woods is the company of
pillows, and you’re all set. sandwiches are standard camp- ber that the cooking of gourmet some loved ones or friends!
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