Q&A for How to Make a Secret Hideout in Your Closet

You can give your secret password to your friends. When they want to come in, you ask "what's the password?" and they have to say it. You can also give your friends a small card (ie: an index card with a sticker on it), and they will have to show you the card before they can come inside.

As long as you can comfortably sit in your closet, then it should be fine. In fact, some of the best hideouts are small! Just make sure that the items you put in your fort won't get in your way.

Try cleaning and sorting your closet. Or if there is an unused cupboard in your house, use that.

Getting locked in there, but most closets don't lock. Don't burn candles or use a lamp, bring in a nightlight or flashlight, or use battery operated "candles." If you want candles for the scent, try using essential oils.

You can ask the person to join your club. If they don't want to, you can ask them to be your ally. This means that they don't have to be a part of your club, but they can't tell anyone about it or your hideout.

Secret hideouts don't need a lot of space. As long as you can sit cross-legged in your closet, you should be fine. The things in your closet can help hide you from others!

Your parents are only trying to help. You could ask your parents not to come into your closet any more. Tell them that you want more responsibility, and that you want to take care of your closet by yourself.

You can get a battery-operated light or a flashlight. You can also use a couple of glowsticks.

Ask your parents if they can help you move the item, or if you can use a different closet in the house. You can also use other things as well, such as desks, room corners, and behind furniture. Large cabinets are also good.

Either ignore them, leave your hideout and come back later, or move your hideout to another location. Don't fight with them, it won't accomplish anything.

Invest in a mini fridge and keep it stocked, or use a sealed container to keep shelf stable food in. Make sure it's secure though, or you could get ants!

You really don't have to call it anything, but if you want to, then you can call it anything you want. Avoid obvious names, like "Top Secret Hideout," or "My Hideout," because then everyone will know that it's a hideout and try to spy on you to see what's going on inside.

Ask your brother or sister to leave you alone when you are in your hideout. Tell them that it is your quiet place.

You can use a large, empty cupboard or cabinet instead. You can also use a wardrobe or a spot under your desk. You can also make your hideout in the corner of your room, behind some furniture.

Pretty much everywhere that sells electronics.

If the space allows it, then yes. Use a blanket to cover any opening.

Yes, but it can hurt your neck and your back if you don't have any blankets or pillows.

Ask them to move stuff around. If not, build a fort using chairs or use another closet (it can be any closet).

See if you can make some space under the rack or behind it. The clothes hanging from the rack can help hide you.

If your younger siblings steal items from your hideout, tell your parents and demand them back. I would also recommend moving your hideout somewhere else to avoid it happening again.

Check online shopping sites such as Amazon, eBay, or if there is one in your neighborhood, Michael's.

Look for other small areas in your house or create a fort in your room.

If you are talking about real weapons, then no, absolutely not! You can keep play weapons, such as a watergun, a toy slingshot, or a plastic sword, however.

Use a closet, or under a bed or table.

You can move your hideout somewhere else, or make them swear that they won't tell anyone about it.

You could use an extension cord, or charge your device before going in your hideout.

It depends on the hideout size, but if it's big enough, you can.

As long as you're careful not to leave anything sharp or any electronics near her, and watch her carefully, then it's probably safe. If you fear it's too dangerous, invite a parent in to look after her. Remember to tell her not to tell anyone else!

You can use tables, desks, chairs, etc. as long as you cover them with blankets.

If you can’t use a bedroom sheet, try using a blanket, a large piece of fabric, or even large pieces of paper. Be creative and decorate the paper to make it match everything else in your hideout.