Oh no!! It’s raining! You spent weeks planning this trip, watching the weather channel, timing everything to miss the rain, but here it is….
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Camping in the rain is pretty much a given, even if it is just one day, it’s going to happen. So, now what? The best thing to do is to make the most of it by bringing the right tool box. That’s how I handled it.
When I knew the kids were old enough to enjoy camping trips I started putting together a special tool box with them in mind. First I went shopping for a plastic tool box that was big enough to hold a game board. From there I started going to yard sales, flea markets and the local goodwill store for games. The game pieces went into plastic ziptop bags and the boards fit neatly in the bottom.
Some of the games I found that everyone enjoyed were:
- checkers
- chess
- chutes and ladders
- sorry
- yahtzee
- boggle
I also packed a couple of decks of cards, a notepad, pencils, a coloring book and crayons. Some other ideas might be a crossword puzzle and word search book.
A couple of extra blankets on the floor of the tent will help keep the chill off while the family has a great game day waiting for the rain to stop. Don’t let the rain spoil your camping trip, instead use it for a time to be close.
First time camping and not sure where to start? I found this ebook that is a great start for beginners, called Camping 101.
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