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I'm working at a summer camp and a friend of mine is in charge of the "wilderness exploration" area. W.E. (wilderness exploration), traditionally involves teaching kids about things and concepts associated with camping outside, and usually there are several camping trips organized for outside of the camp, We have been brainstorming some ideas to teach, like leather work, camping and cooking, orientation, and other general stuff. I was just wondering if you could give us some good ideas to teach the kids and get them involved. Some fun activities, concepts, exercises, arts and crafts, etc. Everything from camping to nature or whatever! Thanks guys!
Answer
Teaching ideas:
1] Plant and animal communities and zones: montaine, alpine, tundra form areas for distinctive species.
2] Energy production in various communities: wetlands produce more plant and animal densities than dry forests or deserts.
3] Firestarting without matches. [Look at my favorite: StrikeForce spark generator with lint dipped in petroleum jelly or high-potency alcohol.]
4] Explore campfire cooking recipes and techniques.
5] Evaluate gear checklists for various wilderness trips.
6] Compare types of gear and their qualities for wilderness backpacking.
Teaching ideas:
1] Plant and animal communities and zones: montaine, alpine, tundra form areas for distinctive species.
2] Energy production in various communities: wetlands produce more plant and animal densities than dry forests or deserts.
3] Firestarting without matches. [Look at my favorite: StrikeForce spark generator with lint dipped in petroleum jelly or high-potency alcohol.]
4] Explore campfire cooking recipes and techniques.
5] Evaluate gear checklists for various wilderness trips.
6] Compare types of gear and their qualities for wilderness backpacking.
What should I bring when travelling with my baby?
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My baby will be five months old when I travel and I will be out of the conuntry for a month. What should I bring with me?
Answer
Hopefully you are nursing. Then you don't have to deal with worrying about water quality or hauling formula.
If you us formula- use POWDER...and only bottled water....and insist the bottles be brought to you UNOPENED so you can see the seal....then you know they weren't refilled.
Bring orajel and baby tylenol...and any over the counter medication you use for baby. You don't want to need to rely on meds in another language.
Carry diapers for a week and wipes. Don't drag a months worth. Every country has diapers. Lay in your stock as soon as you get there. Put the wipes in a ziploc bag- less space.
Disposable bibs.
Only 2-3 SIMPLE toys.
Car seat. This can double as a "highchair." I've even hauled car seats into movie theaters. The weight holds the seat down, and my kids were always happy to sit in their carseat if they were watching a movie.
Umbrella stroller and a baby backpack. Backpacks are easier than slings when they are that age- and when you have luggage.
Baby will be on cereal by then....depending on where you are going, you should be able to get dry cereals. Again....watch the water!
A blanket or toy baby associates with their bed. this will make the sleeping arrangements seem more homey.
If you will be travelling across more than 1 time zone...start adjusting baby to the new schedule 2 days for every time zone you are crossing (30 minutes a day)...so your travel day is the second to last day of adjustment......don't forget to reverse it on your way back.....it's good for you, too----you won't lose time to jet lag.
Keep with you on travel days.....a bag with EVERYTHING baby would need for 3 days...and then a few more diapers. When our 3rd was a month old, my husband and I tok her across the country with us on a business trip....and rest trip for me. She nursed, so no problem there....but the airline LOST the bag with her "gear." I was so glad I had 3 days supplies for her....it took that long to get her bag back!
Hopefully you are nursing. Then you don't have to deal with worrying about water quality or hauling formula.
If you us formula- use POWDER...and only bottled water....and insist the bottles be brought to you UNOPENED so you can see the seal....then you know they weren't refilled.
Bring orajel and baby tylenol...and any over the counter medication you use for baby. You don't want to need to rely on meds in another language.
Carry diapers for a week and wipes. Don't drag a months worth. Every country has diapers. Lay in your stock as soon as you get there. Put the wipes in a ziploc bag- less space.
Disposable bibs.
Only 2-3 SIMPLE toys.
Car seat. This can double as a "highchair." I've even hauled car seats into movie theaters. The weight holds the seat down, and my kids were always happy to sit in their carseat if they were watching a movie.
Umbrella stroller and a baby backpack. Backpacks are easier than slings when they are that age- and when you have luggage.
Baby will be on cereal by then....depending on where you are going, you should be able to get dry cereals. Again....watch the water!
A blanket or toy baby associates with their bed. this will make the sleeping arrangements seem more homey.
If you will be travelling across more than 1 time zone...start adjusting baby to the new schedule 2 days for every time zone you are crossing (30 minutes a day)...so your travel day is the second to last day of adjustment......don't forget to reverse it on your way back.....it's good for you, too----you won't lose time to jet lag.
Keep with you on travel days.....a bag with EVERYTHING baby would need for 3 days...and then a few more diapers. When our 3rd was a month old, my husband and I tok her across the country with us on a business trip....and rest trip for me. She nursed, so no problem there....but the airline LOST the bag with her "gear." I was so glad I had 3 days supplies for her....it took that long to get her bag back!
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