A fun summer activity with the kids is backyard camping. That’s right camping, but in your backyard. It’s got lots of advantages over camping away from home.

• It’s close to home.
• It’s free.
• You know it’s safe.
• You don’t have to worry about forgetting things.
• You don’t have to wait in summer traffic.
• You don’t have to wonder where to go to the bathroom.
• You don’t have to pack all of your gear.
• You don’t have to lug gear for miles.

What other reasons do you know of that make backyard camping an ideal summer activity?