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...but first, let's go camping!

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CAMPING WITH YOUR KIDS—a lesson in conserving, getting outdoors and being active. As parents (I am mom to two boys), we are alway searching for ways to keep active, do things outdoors, but also teach the value of having an “environment conscience”.  We also like to “kill two birds with one stone”.  This is where CAMPING comes in---where we  are able to get out and be active and teach about the value of nature.  Three times a year (at least), we like to pack up the kids, put away our electronic devices (groan), and be one (ish) with nature.  We trek into the great outdoors!  I have many fond memories of camping when I was a kid.  And now, I enjoy sharing that fondness with both my boys with our tri-annual campouts.  I know when many of you (especially parents of small children) hear the word camping, you tremble with fear and anxiety.  We did too at first.  Now, we find that camping is just the opposite.  We see it as an opportunity for everyone to let loose, get their hands dirty, and