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Cedar Valley
2 Golf Courses • Amusement Park • RV Park
M-33, COMINS 989.848.2792
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A special Northern Michigan place for YEAR-ROUND fun!
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Vintage Snowmobile & History of Sno-Trac Village Museum » 50 sleds are now on display » 2nd floor History Photo Spread
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LIFE LESSONS KIDS LEARN WHILE CAMPING
Camping presents plenty of opportunities for adults to impart wisdom to the younger generation. Whether that wisdom is a how to do something, how to appreciate
something, or how to take care of someone, kids and young adults can benefit from the RV and camping lifestyle and learning from “the experienced.” It all goes full circle; one day, they will be teaching their kids.
LIFE LESSON #1 JPlanning & preparedness are important. When it comes to traveling in an RV and camping in it, it’s important to be prepared to reach your destination safely, have the right supplies on hand in case of an emergency, and have what you need when you reach the campsite. This requires planning, organizing, and a degree of confidence. The same goes for embarking on activities during your time camping: choosing
a trail, finding your way around a new area, having the right sup- plies with you, etc.
LIFE LESSON #2 M You can take care of yourself. Although RVs come equipped with technology and we have technology at our fingertips practically anywhere, we can’t rely
too much on technology to provide us with the answers. Knowl- edge and practicing skills are important for self-sufficiency and
the sense that you can take care of yourself. Skills acquired during traveling and camping in an RV include: maneuvering a large vehi- cle, maintaining a vehicle, prioritizing how to set up camp, making a fire, cooking over a fire, keeping comfortable and healthy regardless of the weather, knowing what to do if there’s a medical emergency... the list goes on.
LIFE LESSON #3 A You don’t need much to be happy. The world tells us we need a large house with a big yard. Inside, we should have top of the line appliances, expensive furnishings, and organic food in the pantry. It’s all about appearance and “stuff.” Although there are many big rigs available that are luxuri- ous, the footprint is much smaller, the number of items held within is much less, and there isn’t a constant drain on your energy to update or maintain as there is with a sticks and bricks house. If you want simplicity in an RV, you can find it. You don’t need much to be happy. A clean bed, a way to stay warm, good food to eat, and close access to the outdoors will do the trick.
LIFE LESSON #4 8 The outdoors is where it’s at.
Kids who go camping learn to appreciate being outside and taking care of the environment. They develop a love for outdoor activities and are generally healthier because they are exercising – yet having fun. Nature is full of beauty as well as resources, and being outside helps clear the mind as well as maintain the body.
LIFE LESSON #5 s Relationships are your greatest treasure. Camping brings people together, literally. You’re sharing car space and living space, and spending time together doing
the same activities. All this togetherness, though it can get on the nerves at times, helps to cement relationships. Siblings grow closer and find common interests. Parents and kids can learn something new together. Adults can teach their kids how to be self-sufficient and appreciate the beauty of nature. Broadly speaking, the RVing community is a helpful one, where people assist one another, share experiences, and share common values. There are countless relationships that started at a campground, with many seasoned RVers saying they have made lifelong friends. RV groups for specif- ic activities or stages in life bring people together. Kids learn that relationships are the greatest treasure in life. People, not stuff, are what matter.
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