Pitching Your Tent  
  •  Set up your tent before dark
  •  Try and find a spot that offers sun in the morning and shade         in the afternoon.
  •  Stay within your assigned camping area
  •  Avoid overhanging branches if possible
  •  Do not pitch tent too close to the fire
  •  Use a ground tarp, raifly, and wind breaks if possible
  •  Properly stake down tent

Organize Your Tent
  •  Inflate or roll out your sleeping pads
  •  Unroll your sleeeping bag and open to air out and fluff up
  •  Lay out other bedding such as pillows, blankets, etc.
  •  Keep flashlights, first aid kits, and personal items in your tent
  • Take your shoes off outside your tentto help keep your  tent        
     clean.

Clothes
  •  Pack enough clothes for the amount of time you are camping.
  •  Don’t forget enough underwear and thick socks if its cold.
  •  Bring something to sleep in such as long pyjamas or sweats, as it gets cold at night.
  •  Even if you do go in the summer, bring a jumper, as it can get  cold at night  and if     
    you are walking a long way to the toilet,  warm clothes can help.
  •  Your camping trip can be ruined if you don't have proper  the proper clothing.

Light  








Camp Kitchen
  •  Set up your camp stove and wind breaks, making sure that your stove is on a stand.
  •  Put your food into storage boxes and make sure they are sealed so nothing can
      get inside.
  •  Securely store food when you have used it; seal opened bags and make sure            
      everything goes back into the storage boxes.
  •  Set up a dishwashing area away from the food prep area.  Properly dispose of used
      dishwater.
  •  Set up a trash bag that can be sealed as it is being used.  When it is full or at            
    the end of every day dispose of the trash in the provided recepticles.  
  •  Pots, pans, and eating utensils should be stored in their own storage containers.
  •  Make sure you have plenty of paper towels, rags, or dish towels for clean up.
  •  A disposable table cloth is the most convenient for a picnic table.

Other Equipment
  •  Take a first aid kit with things such as ointments and bandages.
  •    Bring items to help your camping trip to be more comfortable, such as sun cream,  
       toilet paper, baby wipes to freshen up and insect repellent.
  •   Don't forget a toiletries bag which includes things like soap, shampoo, toothpaste,


  •   Bring a backpack in case you go for a hike.  You will want to bring a camera,             
    bottles of water, suntan lotion, etc.    

Showers










Activities










These are the basic tent camping tips to help you make your next outing a
success.   For a complete guide to an economical, fun filled camping trip for
the new camper,  we strongly recommend "Camping 101"
                                                          Learn more about "Camping 101"
This is the HOW-TO-CAMP guide  
Information for tent and RV camping
TENT CAMPING TIPS
You have made the decision to go tent
camping but are not exactly sure what to
bring or how to set up your camp.  

These tips are primarily for car campers or
those who are camping in a developed
campground with facilities such as running
water, restrooms, and showers.  You can
also assume that your campsite will have a
picnic table and fire pit.  Primitive or
backpack camping is entirely different.  

Every camping location and experience is
different; however, these basic tips should
help you enjoy   your camping trip.
Your camping trip will be miserable if you forget lighting.  Imagine trying to find  your  
way back to your tent in the dark without a flashlight.  You especially need light if you
have children camping with you.  Bring some flashlights; larger ones for in the tent,
and smaller, waterproof ones for going to the restroom in the dark.  Other lighting
methods include lanterns or lamps that run on liquid fuel.  Make sure you bring
spare batteries or fuel for your lights.
toothbrushes, towels,  wash cloths and any other cosmetics or toiletries you want to
take.
If you are showering at the campground, check out the showers beforehand.
Determine if they are free or coin operated.   Also, check if there is a hair-dryer in the
shower block and if you have to pay to use it, or if you will have to leave your hair to
dry naturally.  Don’t forget to bring towels, shampoo and soap with you.  Always wear
old flip flops when going in the shower to protect your feet from germs. To make sure
a shower is always available, do not use them at peak times. While everyone will use
them in the morning or evening, use them very early in the morning, in the late
afternoon or late at night.  Don’t be too fussy about your looks when camping.  Leave
curling irons, straighteners, excessive make up and lotions at home.
Don’t spend your camping trip just sitting in your tent.  Camping is about being   
outside and enjoying nature and everything around you.  So get outside and breathe
in the fresh air while doing something fun!  If you have brought along your bikes, go
for a bike ride.  Go for a walk or a hike to see some of the scenery and get away from
everything.  Go wildlife spotting or fishing.  There is lots to do where ever you go.  If it
rains or is bad weather, look for indoor activities such as a museum or a nature
center.   At night, go outside and look at the stars for a while.  Or you could make a
camp fire and sit around it at night.  If you do make a camp fire, make sure you do it
safely and learn how to beforehand.(see Campfire Safety)    Camping Games