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QuestionHow can I set up a simple campsite while I'm at home?Britt Edelen was an active member of his local Boy Scouts troop near Athens, Georgia from ages 8 to 16. As a Scout, he went on dozens of camping trips, learned and practiced many wilderness survival skills, and spent countless hours appreciating the great outdoors. In addition, Britt worked as a counselor for several summers at an adventure camp in his hometown, which allowed him to share his passion for and knowledge of the outdoors with others.Choose a tent that's weatherproof just in case it's windy or starts raining in the middle of the night. Keep your sleeping bag, blankets, and other supplies you're using in your tent to make it feel cozier.
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QuestionCan I do this for a sleepover?Community AnswerSure! Just make sure your guests have all the proper supplies like flashlights, sleeping bags, and tents.
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QuestionCan I go camping on a trampoline?Community AnswerYes, you can go camping wherever you would like in your backyard. It actually may even be more comfortable for you to sleep on the trampoline.
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QuestionWhat if a deadly bug bites me and my parents are not in the house? How can I recover? And what if I am alone when I get bitten?Annelise Albert-HallCommunity AnswerThat's unlikely to happen, especially if you don't live in the tropics, but in that case, you should call your country's emergency number and follow their instructions.
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QuestionHow do I make the fire? And what is a bonfire?Community AnswerYou start with kindling and logs. Use a match to light the kindling, then gently blow and add twigs and eventually logs. A bonfire is a large open fire typically used in celebrations of various kinds.
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QuestionWhat about camping with pets?Community AnswerYou can camp with pets. However, if you are in a tent, then make sure that the pets go to the bathroom before you go to bed. It is actually quite fun. They are the perfect snuggle buddies and will keep you warm when it's chilly outside.
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QuestionHow can I camp if I have no backyard?Community AnswerYou can find a campsite or use a friend's backyard.
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QuestionWhat if I am scared of raccoons?Community AnswerYou can bring something to defend yourself with, or bring someone with you that is not afraid of them.
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QuestionWhat if I don't have food?Community AnswerWell since you are in your backyard, you could just order food to be delivered or you could walk into your house and grab something out of the kitchen.
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QuestionWhat if I don't have a tent?KyleCommunity AnswerYou use a hammock, just sleep against a tree or make a shelter out of anything else you have around.
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QuestionWhat if one of my friends is scared and wants to go home?Community AnswerReassure them that everything is fine. Try to distract them with a game, like Truth or Dare, or ask them if they want to call home. They might feel better if they talk to mom/dad. If all else fails, tell them it's okay if they want to go home and you won't judge them.
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QuestionWhat if my backyard is too small?Community AnswerIs it really too small for a tent? If it is, you could "camp" inside by making a blanket fort, or you could ask a friend or neighbor if you can camp out in their yard.
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QuestionWhat if my backyard is too small to make a campfire?Community AnswerYou can make a fake fire with tissue paper, or you can just skip the fire altogether.
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QuestionWhat should I do if I can't build a bonfire?Community AnswerYou could just build a small fire, but if that's not possible, then I recommend bringing some really warm sleeping bags!
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QuestionHow do I set up a screen for a movie?Community AnswerYou can hang a sheet, or something big and light colored like a sheet. Get a projector and connect it to your phone or laptop. Then project the movie onto the sheet or other material.
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QuestionWhat do you need, though?Community AnswerThe steps go through everything you need, but of course you can adapt and make do with what you have. For example, if you don't have a tent, pick a nice night and sleep under the stars.
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QuestionMy brother and I are planning to camp overnight in our backyard. What do we need to bring?Community AnswerBring a tent, sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, games, snacks, and any electronics you have. Also bring flashlights and headphones if you are going to listen to music or watch a movie.
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QuestionHow can you go camping in a small backyard? I am itching to go camping but I don't know how to do it too well.BABBITCommunity AnswerDepending on how small your yard is, you may still be able to set up a tent. If you have room for nothing else, sleeping in a tent overnight is still super fun. If you do not have room for a tent, you could set up a hammock, or just sleep on a tarp on the ground. Another option is to not set up your tent/sleeping area until evening, so that you can use the space for activities during the day.
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QuestionShall I let my kids sleep outside on their own?BABBITCommunity AnswerIt depends on the age of your kids. If they are younger (10 and younger) you might want to be there to supervise. If they are older, then this is a great opportunity for them to learn some independence and have fun while staying close by.
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QuestionMy family household contains young children, and therefore we will not be using a fire in case one of them touches it. What are some things we can cook without a fire?Otterly BadgerificTop AnswererIt would be easiest to do the cooking in your kitchen and bring the food outdoors to the backyard camp. If you want to make food in camp, then make salads, sandwiches, wraps, or just have a bunch of the kids' favorite snack foods since it's a special treat occasion anyway.
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