| Are you interested in family camping for only | | | | shine |
| $55.00 dollars? The state of Minnesota's | | | | 6. Up to six people for I Can Camp program |
| Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is | | | | What a wonderful experience for the whole |
| offering workshops called I Can Camp! for families | | | | family to learn about camping and getting to |
| interested in learning how. All you have to do is | | | | know Minnesota state parks for a minimal fee. |
| register at the Minnesota DNR website to see | | | | By partaking in such a program your family will |
| which state parks are participating in the | | | | learn many outdoor skills that may lead to other |
| program. | | | | camping adventures. |
| Furthermore, what exactly do you get for $55.00 | | | | Certainly, camping provides many challenges but |
| dollars? | | | | that will out way the rewards gained in what is |
| 1. Camping equipment for cooking and instruction | | | | learned. Mistakes are welcome so laugh and be |
| 2. Fire building and firewood | | | | supportive of one another. Nevertheless, the |
| 3. How to set up camp and tents | | | | process of learning by doing is much more |
| 4. Air mattress and sleeping pads | | | | effective then reading or listening about camping. |
| 5. Recipes and grocery list of suggested meals | | | | So be prepared to ask lots of questions. |
| 6. Daily park fee provided | | | | The DNR of Minnesota provides all the necessary |
| 7. Activity instruction | | | | information to make your camping adventure a |
| 8. General workshop schedule varies from park to | | | | positive one. Simply go to the Minnesota DNR |
| park | | | | website and follow the links to the I Can Camp |
| What you need to bring for the I Can Camp | | | | workshops. Why not try something new and |
| workshop: | | | | share a memorable experience with your family. |
| 1. Sleeping bag or bedding | | | | On the other hand, while learning to camp another |
| 2. Personal items and clothing – suggested list | | | | family activity that may interest you is the new |
| provided | | | | craze high tech treasure hunting called |
| 3. Groceries – suggested list provided | | | | geocaching. Just look for my article Family |
| 4. Coolers | | | | Camping – Finding Treasures Geocaching. |
| 5. Be prepared for any weather – rain or | | | | |