Camping Safety Tips For Kids In Texas 21. July 2016 Administrator Kids Activities (0) Camping is a great outdoor activity that every child must be exposed to. However, being outdoors also comes with several risks that should be taken care to ensure the safety of the children. A little bit of planning and carefulness can go a long way in making sure that kids have a wonderful camping experience. .Following are some safety tips if your kids are going camping in Texas:Keep safe drinking water: Unsafe water is the most common cause of diseases like Diarrhea, stomach infection or bloating. Make sure your child carries bottled drinking water or iodine tablets to purify water. Kids must also be taught not to waste water.Keep ample food supplies: Considering the age group of the fellow campers, let your child carry enough supplies of food along. Bread, fruits, nutrition bars, candies etc. are portable stuff which can be kept in extra quantities. Easy to cook/prepare food items are good options while camping as kids may feel hungry in short time spells due to all the playing and adventure activities. Appropriate clothing and footwear: Instruct the kids to carry sufficient clothes along as they tend to get dirty, wet or soiled during camping. Keep an eye on the weather forecast so you can instruct them to carry extra layers, caps, gloves etc. Shoes must also be suitable to walk on rough terrains as uncomfortable footwear will ruin their experience.Plan for natural conditions: Kids should not go camping without the proper gear to tackle unexpected rains, heat or storms. Enough raincoats, caps, umbrellas, sleeping bags, water proof tents must be kept so that kids are not left out in the open in case of any emergency.Lay down rules: The rules at the camp site must be laid down well in advance. The kids must be told that they must never leave the group’s site or enter anyone else’s. A whistle may be provided to them so they can use it whenever required. First aid tips must also be handed out in advance.Education about surroundings: Another way to keep kids safe is to let them know where they are going. Teach them about poisonous plants or dangerous animals that may be present in the surroundings. Also tell them about the significance of keeping their natural surroundings clean by not littering anywhere.Keep the above tips in mind to ensure a memorable camping experience for children. Too much stress on the negatives will deflate their spirits. Prepare them mentally to face challenges while also taking necessary precautions to have a good time.We, at Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Texas, organize camping and other recreational activities for kids. For details, you can call at (254) 699-5808 or visit 304 W Ave B, Killeen, TX – 76541.