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I am posting this to give an idea on how to train children in camping. There is a resort that we go to which is called Natura’s Camp. It is actually a camp for tents and families enjoy the place because it has facilites aside from the small swimming pool for the enjoyment of the kids. But what’s noticeable is the pitching of tents which are usually done by the kids. That is a good way orienation for the children on the disciplines in camping.

That sounds like an interesting and fun place for the entire family but I have never heard of such resorts before. It's a good way to prepare children for when they go to camp or even those traditional school camp trips. I have never been camping because I am kind of afraid but this could have prepared me and given me the opportunity to have a camping experience without being out in the wilderness.

I have never heard about such resort. And it sounds really interesting too. I would love to visit it once. It is surely a good idea so that kids and others can learn many things about camping before going for real one. Swimming, tents and it can add up many more things too to make it more exciting. Surely interesting stuff.

I live in NSW, Australia with number of camping facilities but Crowdy Bay National Park is one of my most favorite one of them all. The place is about 260 km away from where we live currently and it takes us almost 3 hours to reach the beach side camping ground of my choice called Diamond Head. You name it and you get everything that would ever want to enjoy in a single place like fishing (which is last in my list of activities though), walking tracks (my most favorite activity) and of course the swimming and surfing. You can see a long line of caravans and tents near the beach and fun loving people allover the place.

Alexandoy wrote:I am posting this to give an idea on how to train children in camping. There is a resort that we go to which is called Natura’s Camp. It is actually a camp for tents and families enjoy the place because it has facilites aside from the small swimming pool for the enjoyment of the kids. But what’s noticeable is the pitching of tents which are usually done by the kids. That is a good way orienation for the children on the disciplines in camping.

That sounds so cool. Do you have more information about Natura’s Camp? Where are they based? Would really like to give my kids an early start on outdoor disciplines.

I've usually got mixed feeling when it comes to these so called camping resorts or camp sites, as can it really be classed as camping? Just because you sleep in a tent can you really say that you have camped out? I've stayed in resorts like this and don't get me wrong, they are nice and I have enjoyed my time there, but I think that I'd still prefer to camp out in the open.

Having activities put on for you, hot running water and in some places gas powered camp fires isn't really a true reflection of what it's like to go camping in my opinion, and not only that, some of them can be very expensive and that in itself goes against the idea of camping as well.

kaacu wrote:
That sounds so cool. Do you have more information about Natura’s Camp? Where are they based? Would really like to give my kids an early start on outdoor disciplines.

The full name of the camp resort is Nature’s Discovery Camp and it is in the Philippines, located in Tagaytay City, that place with a cool climate due to the cold wind. There are some sheds that can be rented but tents are allowed for a minimal fee. There are 2 toilet and bath on both ends of the place. And although the weather is usually cool, the small pool is always a hit with the kids. There’s also electricity and tap water. The barbecue stand is one good place to teach children how to start fire and cook barbecue.

Alexandoy wrote:

kaacu wrote:
That sounds so cool. Do you have more information about Natura’s Camp? Where are they based? Would really like to give my kids an early start on outdoor disciplines.

The full name of the camp resort is Nature’s Discovery Camp and it is in the Philippines, located in Tagaytay City, that place with a cool climate due to the cold wind. There are some sheds that can be rented but tents are allowed for a minimal fee. There are 2 toilet and bath on both ends of the place. And although the weather is usually cool, the small pool is always a hit with the kids. There’s also electricity and tap water. The barbecue stand is one good place to teach children how to start fire and cook barbecue.

So...like I was saying in my previous post, does this really class as camping? Showers and baths, electricity and tap water...I can see the appeal of them, and for families with young children that want to experience camping without all the harsh realities they could be an option, but real camping is so much better.

Just pitching a tent up in the middle of nowhere, fishing in a stream and then cooking hat you've caught over a fire is what real camping is all about but each to their own I guess. Just out of interest, what kind of prices are they charging on the site?

I have once tried camping in a resort. For a person like me who is afraid of sleeping in open field the idea of camping in a resort was most welcome. I really had a good time there and that too without any underlying fer of animals.

pwarbi wrote:
So...like I was saying in my previous post, does this really class as camping? Showers and baths, electricity and tap water...I can see the appeal of them, and for families with young children that want to experience camping without all the harsh realities they could be an option, but real camping is so much better.

Just pitching a tent up in the middle of nowhere, fishing in a stream and then cooking hat you've caught over a fire is what real camping is all about but each to their own I guess. Just out of interest, what kind of prices are they charging on the site?

The fee they charge in that resort is minimal. The main attraction of that resort is the view of Taal Lake where the Volcano is situated. And the air is cool so when it rains, it would be very cold. We had experienced very cold nights there and the kids enjoyed the "suffering" because they took it as a challenge. That resort is good for kids in grade school age. They can be taught how to cook rice, barbecue aside from the tent. By the way, the resort has edible plants which you can use. We often eat using banana leaves instead of plates.