Camp Kids Family Podcast

Finding the right campground can be a daunting task. Sarah Smith did what any sensible person would do when she came across the problem of finding a campground.....she took action and solved the problem. Sarah co-founded TheDyrt.com with her husband and with now 30 employees, Sarah has the largest campground directory online. The Dyrt is an interactive website and mobile application that lets campers from all over the country give their review of a campground with the intent of providing good information that another camper will find helpful.  Facebook: Camp Kids Family Facebook Group: Camp Kids Family Camping Group Instagram: @Campkidsfamily Website: www.campkidsfamily.com

Cliff Barackman Co-hosted Animal Planets hit TV show Finding Bigfoot for 9 years and now he is here to talk camping and finding Bigfoot. Cliff tells me there is many many bigfoot sightings right in my backyard. We talk about the evidence and science out there to prove that the Bigfoot really does exist. Cliff addresses why people don't capture photos of the animal and how searching at night is the best approach. Camping will never be the same!!!   Facebook: Camp Kids Family Facebook Group: Camp Kids Family Camping Group Instagram: Campkidsfamily www.campkidsblog.com www.cliffbarackman.com   

Ever just want to rent an RV and take the kids on a 2 week educational trip to different National Parks out West? I do and that's exactly what my friends Chris and Morna Pollock did with their two kids and they are here to tell us about it. The Pollock's joined me at my house to talk all about it over wine and good laughs. We talked so long that I had to break the conversation down into 2 podcast episodes.  First they flew into Phoenix and learned from YouTube what their rental agency didn't offer. They visited the Grand Canyon only to have their daughter still looking for it today. Thanks to the Park Rangers Junior Ranger program their tourist trip got and extra educational lift.  Facebook: Camp Kids Family Facebook Group: Camp Kids Family Camping Group Instagram: @CampKidsFamily

Ever just want to rent an RV and take the kids on a 2 week educational trip to different National Parks out West? I do and that's exactly what my friends Chris and Morna Pollock did with their two kids and they are here to tell us about it. The Pollock's joined me at my house to talk all about it over wine and good laughs. We talked so long that I had to break the conversation down into 2 podcast episodes.  First they flew into Phoenix and learned from YouTube what their rental agency didn't offer. They visited the Grand Canyon only to have their daughter still looking for it today. Thanks to the Park Rangers Junior Ranger program their tourist trip got and extra educational lift.  Facebook: Camp Kids Family Facebook Group: Camp Kids Family Camping Group Instagram: @CampKidsFamily  

Have you ever wanted to take time off from work and hike the Appalachian Trail?? This week we talked to Evan Lukow who did just that! Evan is a physician who was getting burned out in the workplace and decided to take a leave of absence. During this time off of work he then decided to extend his leave of absence and put on his hiking boots to tackle the Appalachian Trail. Evan discusses his passion for hiking, the great people he met along the way, some interesting ways to mail supplies on the trail and also who gave him the biggest support to live out a dream that even he didn't realize was deep in his soul.  Evan also blew my mind with his wealth of knowledge on the history of the trail and its close knit community.  Hit that SUBSCRIBE button and be sure to leave us a review.  Facebook: Camp Kids Family Facebook Group: Camp Kids Family Camping Group. Instagram: Campkidsfamily Website: www.campkidsblog.com  

Isaiah is a fun loving 10 yr old boy who loves camping with his Dad. Yep, that's me! Camping with kids can be overwhelming at times but no worries, Isaiah joins me this week to about amenities and supplies that he likes to have at the campground.  Isaiah's top 5 is  5. Bug Spray 4. Card Games 3. Binoculars 2. Pocket Knife 1. Music Speaker SUBSCRIBE NOW! Facebook: Camp Kids Family Instagram: @Campkidsfamily Website: www.campkidsblog.com

Yes, you can camp at Disney World! Our love for Camping and Mickey Mouse come together in this epic episode. This week we talk to Carrie Lynn Theiss from CLT Vacations. Carrie is a travel agent who brings her expertise of Ft. Wilderness and camping at Disney World. Carrie goes over the types of sites you can reserve at Fort Wilderness and that you can even ship your tent down to Disney if your flying into Orlando. She talks about the good eating at the resort, the fun activities and even lets us in on all the perks. Even though you may be tent camping in Disney, you get to enjoy all of the free perks that other guests who are staying at the different resorts get to experience. Want to RV camp but don't want to tow your trailer all the way to Florida? Carrie tells us 2 different ways to rent an RV and have it set up on your site before you even arrive. This is a can't miss episode if you love camping and love Disney. Plus who wouldn't want to roast some S'Mores with Chip and Dale? I know I want to! Carries Facebook: CLTVacations Facebook: Camp Kids Family Instagram: Campkidsfamily Facebook Group: Camp Kids Family Camping Group Website: www.campkidsblog.com

Yogi Bears Jellystone Camp Resorts are all over the country and offer so many great camping experiences and Yogi Bear memories. This week we give our review of Jellystone Resort in Natural Bridge VA. David and his two boys spent 4 days playing at this campground and even managed to squeeze in some time and pictures with Yogi and his friends.  From the man made pond to an 18 hole mini golf course we talk about what fun things there are to do at this campground and even give details that are sure to make any family want to go and camp there themselves.   Facebook: Camp Kids Family Instagram: @campkidsfamily Website: www.campkidsblog.com Facebook Group: Camp Kids Family: Camping Group

This week David talks about products that helps improve your camping experience. Journey through these camping items from a stove that charges your phone to a water filter that you can put in a stream and drink right out of. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on social media. Facebook: Camp Kids Family Instagram: @campkidsfamily Website: www.campkidsblog.com Facebook Group: Camp Kids Family: Camping Group

Your camping gear has been in hibernation for the winter and it's time to pull it all out and get everything ready for a fun filled summer of camping. We talk about taking your RV out of storage and the steps necessary to get it ready to hit the road. We also talk about what to do to make sure your tent isn't letting any water or unwanted critters inside. Stress free camping is what we are all about. Subscribe Today!!! Facebook: Camp Kids Family Facebook Group: Camp Kids Family: Camping Group Instagram: @campkidsfamily www.campkidsblog.com

David flies solo this week as he tells the story of visiting his first RV show in Pittsburgh with the family. David tells the story of the boys running from RV to RV, and how we needed to go back a second day to find what we were looking for in an RV. Facebook: campkidsfamily Instagram: campkidsfamily Twitter: @campkidsfamily Website: www.campkidsblog.com

Our first podcast of 2019 is a sure fire episode to get the juices flowing. David and Garrett debate their respective top 5 camping movies. Sticking to the family theme, Davids movies are based mostly on family friendly selections. Garrett pulls all the stops with his top 5 that includes movies not so family friendly.  We welcome our first guest podcaster to the show as David's brother Michael helps moderate and fact check our movie debate.  Also we have our first CC's corner of 2019 and CC gives us some good ideas of snacks that we can enjoy while watching movies at the campground.  Our family fun banter is sure to make you laugh all while giving you our perspective of our favorite camping movies. Facebook: Campkidsfamily Instagram: Campkidsfamily Twitter: @campkidsfamily Website: www.campkidsblog.com

Off-season camping? Are you crazy? While the weather can be unpredictable, camping in the colder months offers lots of advantages. In the latest episode of Camp Kids Family Podcast, we discuss those advantages, as well as the steps you should take to prepare. Preparation is essential, and it can lead to a fun weekend in the woods. Also, in her second installment, CC talks about campground etiquette and its importance in camping.

David and Isaiah talk about their trip to Virginia and an impromptu visit to a Camping World. Isiah joins us to give a kids perspective of what he liked most about looking at RV's for the first time. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram by searching CAMP KIDS FAMILY. Visit our website at www.campkidsblog.com

David and Garrett return to provide their first campground review. It’s Bear Run Campground (bearruncampground.com) in Portersville, Pa. The guys run through the good and bad of Bear Run, and discuss why they call it their home campground.  Also, David and Garrett unveil a new segment with Christina, or CC as they like to call her. CC discusses the teaming of wine and camping and offers some good tips on the subject. Here’s a link to one of the items she discussed: https://www.mercurynews.com/2017/06/25/seven-perfect-wine-and-smores-pairings/ Visit our Web site, campkidsblog.com for more on this episode.

David and Garrett talk about picking your campground on this weeks episode. We discuss private vs public campgrounds, amenities that we as a family require, and what lone campers need for a camping trip. Also Isaiah and Jonah join us for their first segment about what kids love to do when they go camping! Visit our website for more info on this podcast. www.campkidsblog.com

On Episode 1, David and Garrett talk about their passion for camping and why they decided to start a camping podcast. They also discuss what you will have to look forward to in future episodes, as well as some of our favorite gear and our love for fishing. 

In this episode of Camp kids Family, David and Garrett talk about what you can expect every week from our camping podcast. We discuss camping with kids, tent camping, RV's, and cabin camping. We want to help YOU have a better experience camping with your family!   Don't forget to subscribe to the show!