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Making your camping trip kid-friendly! There are not many people who dislike the Great Outdoors, whether it be playing sports, barbecuing or just hanging around. Come vacation time, camping offers an ideal opportunity for families to enjoy the wilderness together. But, camping with kids is not something to be taken lightly. Just as adults can have difficulty adjusting to a few days without cell phone signals or e-mail messages, kids can have trouble without their creature comforts too. · First, only camp with kids who are ready and willing. Lodging in a tent differs drastically from sleeping in a hotel suite or a bedroom. If you force kids to go camping, it will only make the rest of the family miserable. · Once kids are ready and willing, prepare them for the campgrounds. Teach them how to pitch a tent and sleep in sleeping bags in the living room. Then, move the tent outdoors. Let them play with flashlights. Apply some bug spray on their arms. This way, they will know what to expect. · Camping is a chance for kids to explore the outdoors. But as an adult, you need to set some boundaries. Instruct kids that they can only leave the designated area with an adult. Tell them to be careful around bodies of water and that they shouldn't eat food they find in the wilderness, like berries or mushrooms. · No matter how many rules you set, kids are bound to disobey you. That's why it's important to teach them what to do if they get lost. Show them what park rangers look like. You can also put whistles around their necks that they can blow if they get lost. · Two things can make kids cranky -- boredom and hunger. Keep them happy by having plenty of food, drinks, toys and games on hand. For younger children, bring along one of the comforts of home, like a favorite doll, blanket or toy. · And of course, coming armed with marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers for some kid-adored s'mores as well as a few not-so-scary campfire stories can give children of all ages a vacation that they won't forget. 15 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, June 4, 2009 Childcare and Development Centres Ages 18 months to 10 years old. Before & After school Transportation available Get Your Wheels in Motion out Ask AbParties Birthday Creative learning and childcare too! Toddler, Preschool, Jk/Sk, Summer Camp Program Join the Fun Public Skating Bowling Gifts Billiards Video Games Snack Bar alace cooter's Roller P rive S D Windsor 2105 tRoyal Southdown Road) t of wes (jus www.scoot (905) 823-4001 ers.on.ca · Healthy nutritious meals/snacks prepared by our in-house cook · Full Time & Part Time Enrollment · Child Friendly Outdoor Playground · Strong phonics curriculum · Arts focused · Yoga · Music · Sign Language · Computer Classes · Fitness · French Classes · Monthly Excursions · Hands On Cooking Classes For a complete calendar of events To book a personal for the summer please contact:tour Holly Mamak - Burlington Campus please contact Ashley. 1940 Appleby Line (at Upper Middle) 905-469-2944 905-333-6522 www.monkeybizz.ca www.monkeybizz.ca 1395 Appleby Line. 1940 Abbeywood Dr. Summer Camps June 29 - Aug 14 9:00am-3:30pm For campers ages 3-12 · Registration on Now 4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE. Better your odds. Visit getserious.ca Spaces are limited! · Extended care available from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Age appropriate groups, small teacher/student ratios taught by University Educated Instructors Please check on-line or call the studio for Summer dance classes Half Day Kinderschool Camp Ages 3-5 E.C.E. Instructors Art-based Program Music & Movement · Dance Full Day Dance Integration Camp Ages 9-12 Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Ballet & Hip Hop Arts Integration Camps Ages 5-12 Full & 1/2 day available Drama, Dance, Fine Arts, Musical Theatre, Games & much more! Full Day Musical Theatre Camps Ages 8-12 Triple Threat Programs Acting · Dancing · Singing Half Day Afternoon Rock Camp Ages 7-12 Percussions · Song Writing · CD Recording Fall Registration On Now Offering The Finest in Arts Exploration and Development! 1011 Upper Middle Road & Eighth Line Oakville, Ontario L6H 4L5 Phone: 905.844.ARTS (2787) www.oakvilleacademy.com