Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Canoeing with kids :: Entertaining Children
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lyontyl |
She enjoys camping and fishing but she can only fish so much before she is going to want to do other things. What items have you brought on your trips to entertain the kids? A couple of thoughts I had were: 1. Arm floats so she can swim in the lake 2. A cheap float tube to swim with |
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Canoearoo |
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x2jmorris |
A small blow up inner tube is awesome for swimming but ... my daughter preferred just to have the life jacket on and swim around. S'mores at night, have them make everyone some. Do some hikes around camp even if there is no trail. Kids love exploring and finding the odd things in the woods. If you have a long paddle I found getting them their own kid paddle to help along with a bag of crackers for them to munch on... something they will want to eat too not health crackers :) Not for the long canoe ride at least. Give them their own tools too... like a compass and show how it works, and their own headlamp or handheld light, their own chair, kid binoculars, that kind of stuff. Have them help with dinner ideas and then have them help make the food. I guess involve them in everything and make it seem like they have all their own stuff to feel like they are contributing. |
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HighnDry |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
Kids are pretty resourceful. you'd be amazed how much mileage they can get out of the things they find. |
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DeanL |
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jfinn |
As kids progress, I like the idea of a special gift each season-compass, carabiner, new bottle, paddle, map case, knife, firestarter kit and so on. Helps them learn a new "skill" each season and build their own gear and confidence. Tip-be sure they have plenty to snack on and the right cloths to stay warm and dry. Have fun and let us know how it goes. John |
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HighnDry |
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