"The complete guide to car, tent, and RV camping"--Cover

Starting out: Why camp? -- What's in this book? -- What kind of camper am I? -- How can I prepare my family? -- Planning your trip: How shall we camp? -- Where shall we go? -- What do we need? -- What about our special concerns? -- Real thing: Are we there yet? (Safe and happy on the road) -- How do we set up camp? -- What's life in camp really like? -- How do we cook in camp? -- What should we do for fun? -- Staying safe, sound, and happy: What contingency plans should we make? -- How do we stay safe on the road? -- What are the dangers in camp? -- What basic first aid do we need to know? -- What if someone is lost? -- Beyond camping: Leaving the car behind: River rafting -- Boating -- Horse-supported camping or riding -- Backpacking -- Canoeing -- Bicycle touring

Includes index