The planning of your camping trip and what needs to packed is largely determined by the kind of activities you and your party will be participating in during the trip. The main advice I give people is to start planning and packing early and involve all the people that will be going with you, especially children.

Now I know what you are telling yourself…I would really like to camp, it looks fun but I have no idea how to camp, what to bring or what to expect. There are a few things that you really have to determine before you can figure out what you need to do to get ready for your camping trip. Answering the following basic questions will guide you to finding your footing.

So… did you jump on that early bird special and register your child for summer camp back in January? The economy is tough on summer camps, many will close. Will you get your money back if a summer camp closes? How can a summer camp customer protect themselves?