Here's a formula for getting kids outside and connected with nature.
Step one: Head to local state or national forest campground with kids, tents, sleeping bags, food, etc.
Step two: After dinner, sit around campfire. Tell kids they need long thin sticks pointed on one end to keep bears away. Send them to find those sticks.
Step three: Bring out a box of graham crackers, bag of marshmallows, and two large hershey bars before tehe kids return.
Step four: Tell kids you are kidding about the bears, and pass out marshmallows.
Step five: Put roasted marshmallow in between two graham crackers and a piece of chocolate.
Step six: Eat smores. step 6a, repeat steps five and six.
(secret--can be done wih backyard campfire any night you want.)
