Here's an idea for keeping kids contained at your site

[lugoismad]

We have twin 3 year olds, and as soon as they get out of the van they head in opposite directions.

Took them camping last night, and gave this a shot.

A 150 foot roll of marking tape is a few bucks on amazon.

It made a nice ring around the site, and after a few time outs the girls learned they weren't allowed to cross the tape unless they were holding our hand.

 

[Ryanincc]

Very cool idea! I wonder if the state parks here in Texas all allow you to do that? I have a baby that will be walking soon so I'll remember this one

 

[lugoismad]

Very cool idea! I wonder if the state parks here in Texas all allow you to do that? I have a baby that will be walking soon so I'll remember this one

It's just a roll of vinyl. No stickiness. It comes right back down and you can roll it back up.

 

[FL_Bill]

We like to let ours run free and be ferrel. Really, ride bikes and explore. After all it is the reason we go camping. But I guess if they are very young....

Happy camping.

FL Bill

 

[lugoismad]

We like to let ours run free and be ferrel. Really, ride bikes and explore. After all it is the reason we go camping. But I guess if they are very young....

Happy camping.

FL Bill

They just turned 3 last week and can't talk much yet. No, I do not think it's a great idea to let them too far out of our site.

Clearly this is a tool for young children.

I'm not really sure what you are trying to get at.

 

[FL_Bill]

I'm not trying to get at anything...

I did not mean anything offensive.

Rangers at the state parks frown on us stringing a clothes line for a few hours, so...i dont know what they will say about caution tape.

Again i im not judging, or Criticizing. I was just commenting. Mine are 8 and 10.

Like i said, i guess if they are very young....

FLB

 

[lugoismad]

I'm not trying to get at anything...

I did not mean anything offensive.

Rangers at the state parks frown on us stringing a clothes line for a few hours, so...i dont know what they will say about caution tape.

Again i im not judging, or Criticizing. I was just commenting. Mine are 8 and 10.

Like i said, i guess if they are very young....

FLB

It's tree tagging tape and it's not tight. I can understand no clothes line, as it can damage the bark and kill the tree.

 

[froggie]

I think it's a great idea. Actually, you are teaching them autonomy and respect for other people's space. My GS is six now, but the I will keep this in mind for the next one, whenever that might come along.

 

[gardenbliss]

I too think it's a brilliant idea for your young twins. As they get older, they will respect other campsites, learn the camp rules and explore while being safe at the same time. I will pass this tip on to my friends with young kids. It will save them a lot of anxiety.

 

[Loraura]

Does it work in reverse? Can I put it around my site to keep the "wild and ferrel" kids OUT of my site? lol


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[highside pup]

Nice idea, it will help at Hocking Hills rally also ! See you there in about a month

 

[bropaul]

Excellent idea, Logan!! Very visible and something they can relate to at their age... vs. 'don't go past that tree'! Good thinking!

Diane

 

[Cannon315]

Great Idea!!

 

[Bullfrog Bheer]

Does it work in reverse? Can I put it around my site to keep the "wild and ferrel" kids OUT of my site? lol


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Not just kids...anyone wandering thru your site.

 

[lbrygoddess]

We have four year old twin girls and I think this is a great idea. Something about twins...they can get into more mischief faster than you can believe! We've been camping with our girls since they were 15 mos. old and it gets easier every year

 

[Loraura]

Not just kids...anyone wandering thru your site.

I'm sold!


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[lvmycag]

I will remember this when the grandchildren come. Thanks for sharing!


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[TentOnWheelsTX]

Does it work in reverse? Can I put it around my site to keep the "wild and ferrel" kids OUT of my site? lol


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I'm a fan of the big silent didn't-realize-he-was-there Doberman dog for that one.

 

[Sumoman]

Mine are older so they get fire crackers, noise makers and sugar free Red Bull.

 

[Morgan23]

Just FYI a similar idea works for the firepit: use sticks and string to create a 'safety circle' around the firepit where no kiddos can cross. We used to do this when the minions were smaller and it worked well. It allowed them to play freely around the firepit but kept me from constantly scolding them for getting too close.