Woman posing by a tent
The author stayed in a canvas tent with her three kids in Southern Maine.
  • My kids are 6, 4, and 4, and we've been talking about going camping as a family. 
  • We decided to start with a pre-set-up camp with a shower and bathroom to get them used to it. 
  • Everyone had so much fun, we are starting to plan another camping trip together. 

I'll admit I'm not the most outdoorsy person. I love the beach and can lay on the hot sand for hours on end, but sleeping in a tent and fending off bugs is not my idea of fun.