Camping

Find out what camping gear you'll need to pack for your next camping adventure with the kids.

Choosing a tent for your family can be a make or break decision when it comes to family camping. We’ve rounded up the best family tents for camping in 2020 to help you make this challenging decision.

Camping is all about sleeping under the stars, exploring and appreciating nature, indulging in traditional camp eats and enjoying the company of who you are with. All of this is easily replicated in your backyard. Here are a few tips to create the ultimate backyard camping experience.

Planning a camping trip but don't know what food to buy or cook? Try these camping snacks, campfire meals, and recipes.

With the cost of family vacations rising, one affordable alternative is to reserve a campsite at a state or national park. Whether you pitch a tent or rent a cabin, at these campsites you'll have a low-cost base of operations for outdoor activities like swimming and hiking.

Before your family goes hiking or camping this summer, read up on some common-sense safety tips.

Don't know what to do with your kids this summer? Learn more about overnight camps. For many children, summer camp activities are the most fun they'll have all year!

Learn how to keep the entire family safe from animals, weather, and accidents, when roughing it in the great outdoors.

Spend the night outside with your child -- and enjoy these suggested activities.

Read about other's concerns about overnight summer camps and how safe they are.

What happens when the kids go off to camp and the parents have separation anxiety?

Dr. Paul Coleman helps parents deal with a child's homesickness.

Local colleges and universities often offer summer camp sessions that focus partly on academics. Educational summer activities can give kids a head start for the next school year.

A parent wonders whether she should encourage her reluctant son to go to overnight summer camp.

Learn when to tell your summer camper to hang in there and when to go get her.

Spending time away from home is a frightening prospect for many little kids. Here are some tips to help them handle homesickness.

Do your kids have the pre-camp jitters? Here are the words you need to calm their fears.

Choosing the right summer camp can be a daunting task. Use these tips from PTA and the American Camping Association when choosing a summer camp for your child.