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glampersuk

10/7/2011 at 9:02am
Location: Bath
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Just had a look at the long range forecast and it looks like the start of our trip will be wet, but not too windy (sure it will change though)

Anyway in preparation, I got some items to keep my 6yo amused should it be a bit soggy and I though I would share and see if others had some good ideas;

iSpy Camping book
Girls adventure book
Crayons and paper
Reading books
Top trump cards - various
Wellies & mac
Pocket kite (if windy & no lightning)
iPad with a couple of movies and family games loaded
iPod for music

Of course, I'm sure we will be visiting places as well.

What do others take to amuse little'ish ones?

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April 2011 - Tour of Scotland (motorhome) 11 nights
June 2011 - CCC Charmouth (Lyme Regis) 1 night
July 2011 - CCC Charmouth (Lyme Regis) 7 nights
August 2011 - CCC Charmouth (Lyme Regis) 6 nights

Delta pegs - the best kept camping secret!

millermicm

10/7/2011 at 9:23am
Location: west country
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Depends where you are going. If appropriate, fishing net & bucket for rock pool fishing? Your 6yo is going to get wet anyway doing it so doesn't matter about a bit of rain.

Only works near the sea!

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glampersuk

10/7/2011 at 9:27am
Location: Bath
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Yup will be near the sea! We also though Crabbing! Should be fun!

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April 2011 - Tour of Scotland (motorhome) 11 nights
June 2011 - CCC Charmouth (Lyme Regis) 1 night
July 2011 - CCC Charmouth (Lyme Regis) 7 nights
August 2011 - CCC Charmouth (Lyme Regis) 6 nights

Delta pegs - the best kept camping secret!

MairiJ

10/7/2011 at 9:36am
Location: Sauchie Scotland
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Crabbing is supposed to be really good on that coast - I've been trying to get hold of those net bags that used to come with Persil washing tablets, they don't use them anymore, they're perfect for putting the bacon in, means the crabs don't get to eat so much! (We're down in Dorset from next weekend, can't wait)

Your list looks really good. One other thing we have, which our 6 year old really enjoys (and the 9 year old!) is a pack of Monopoly playing cards - it's a whole family thing obviously, but much quicker than the actual board game, it's a big hit in our tent.

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MAP139

10/7/2011 at 9:55am
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We're also big fans of the Monopoly deal card game - the kids love the game so much that we have one pack in the car and one in amongst all the camping gear so they never get forgotten. Also the one in car is handy if we stop off at a pub for dinner :)

roofie41

10/7/2011 at 11:50am
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And don't forget UNO!
Telco also do their own label version of games like Hungry Hippos in travel size!

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11/7/2011 at 7:25pm
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Lego, where's whally books and maze / dot to dot puzzle books are also hit with my kids.

ANGEDAWS

11/7/2011 at 10:49pm
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Love the Lyme Regis area, hope you have a great time.

A simple game everyone can play together is fun - either a travel board game, card games like happy families or donkey, dominoes etc. Nothing like sitting together in the tent when its raining and all playing a game. Just make sure its nothing too competitive or too difficult.

I always looked out for some cheap little pocket toys to stash away for those moments when the kids got bored and crabby and you just need a bit of peace!

Waterproof trousers are a great idea when you are camping, especially if they want to go on the play area or play out and its a bit wet.

suzan111

14/7/2011 at 5:42pm
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For my fortnight away i have 4 DVD'S, a box of classic card games for kids, sort it out card game, totally gross card game, rat a tat card game, magazines, colouring and wellies and waterproofs!

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Camping nutcase

14/7/2011 at 6:04pm
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I keep a load of games/activities in the camper. I also take DSs - because not only do they keep them quiet when we are travellign down, it means that they have something to do if I am trying to read etc. Although we do play family games etc - there have been times when I get to the point of one more game of Connect 4 adn I will scream.
Books.
I always take a portable DVD adn some family films for dire emergencies - the times when it has rained every single day, adn we have done the walks/family games and reading. We will sit down ad watch a film as a family - which in itself is something we don't get to do very often at home

rochford6

14/7/2011 at 7:49pm
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Best thing for kids in the wet is welly boots. Kids dont care about the weather as long as they are having fun. Their skin is waterproof so let them go for it.

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