Camping is a fun activity that all kids should experience at one point in their lives.  Even small kids can enjoy camping.  If you have a large backyard, you can camp out with the little ones to prepare them for the actual thing. It would be a great bonding activity for the whole family.  The tent is an important part of every camping activity. Make sure you find a good spot to put up your tent.  It is best to help each other put up the tent instead of assigning it to one person.  It will take lesser time when you work together.  Keep all food containers closed and clean up as soon as you finish eating.  Don’t forget to pack some insect repellent to keep those bugs away. An outdoor firepit would be perfect for your backyard camping. The kids can roast marshmallows and you can share stories around the fire. After your backyard camping, you can plan for a real outdoor camping with the family.