"This book, by a seasoned camper and a mother of three, is a humorous and often irreverent introductory guide to camping with kids, from babies to pre-teens." "For parents of young children looking for a supremely economical family vacation, camping is the way to go- no matter where you live, you can pack up the car and drive to a campground, often in less than an hour-with a week's worth of campsite fees totaling less than one night in a nice hotel. But while today's generation of parents may have backpacked through India and shot class IV rapids in Idaho (or seldom strayed from their office cubicle), when it comes to the thought of changing a diaper in a tent at midnight-much less amassing, organizing, and packing the requisite kid gear-anxiety and trepidation can easily set in. schewing the encyclopedic, author Helen Olsson writes from a parent's point of view, giving readers a clear plan-and plenty of encouragement-for an enjoyable family camping experience. he book covers basics like choosing a destination, packing gear and food, setting up the campsite, planning menus, and keeping safe, all with an emphasis on the needs and concerns of parents with younger children. Each chapter features checklists, including "Little Tykes" lists dedicated to items for babies and toddlers. Other features include stand-alone