Hahaaha - "bribe with icecream!" That's what we do to my DAD! I'm always, "Just ONE more....? They we'll get icecream!" I think every single time we've gone out caching, there's been icecream involved. xD
Love it. This is already practice at "The Ant Farm" residence. Sometimes we throw in out to dinner afterwards with our caching friend who has 2 kids the same ages as out kids......they get along so well, that now we hang out quite often, and it's not always involve geocaching.
@jess4clovers yes, my kids love it when they have prizes just for kids. For example maybe each cache they find they get a ticket to be entered to win some candy. My kids are not really that excited by geocaching swag. Find some incentive for themfinding all the caches. I would also stock the larger caches in the area you are caching with bigger/better stuff for kids. My kids tire of finding junk in caches. What about some catches that really get kid's involved(like a short tree climb cache?)
@mngeocaching These are great suggestions! Thank you. Do you have advice related to geocaching events that are more "social" in nature rather than focused on finding geocaches. Like events that are at restaurants or ice cream socials? I always try to find locations where there's kid-friendly food options and no bar, but I wasn't sure if as a parent, you might have other suggestions as well. :)
@jess4clovers yes, I would say you are right on with staying away from bars. Speaking for my kids, fun pizza places are the best, that have stuff to do like video games. My kids don't really like to sit around and talk, they want to be doing something. Again, giveaway are fun for kids, if you giveaway kid friendly stuff to them. Ice Cream is a great idea too. Thanks for watching the vids!
Great and informative vid. You and your kids are cool, and you always make me smile big time! You show caching off in a great way, so well done, and keep it up..all of you!!! :)
Excellent! When we take kids geocaching, I always run a Pocket Query and search for the larger caches (like you said, kids love to trade SWAG). While in the car, I have a few homemade CD's with popular childrens music on them. Makes travel time nice. We always make each child take turns holding and using the GPS and try to let them find the cache on their own. I always throw in one or two virtual or earth caches to make the kids look around and learn something. Snacks are always on me
Good tips! My cousin has ADHD and Geocaching may be good for him (will keep his mind simulated). I wanted to take him out one day to see if he'd like it.
Those are great! Thanks for sharing. Bear mace. Yikes! Where are you from?
mngeocaching 2 months ago
For us bringing our 7 year old caching:
1) We know his limits and take breaks on long walks.
2) Having other kids come along makes it more fun!
3) Finding bigger caches usually has swag for trading which is more fun for him
4) We explore our surroundings and discover the beauty of nature.
5) We sing songs along the trail in the woods for fun
6) Bringing bear spray, first aid kit, flashlights, lots of water and snacks to name a few is peace of mind for mom and dad too!
7) Most of all, we hav
scrapmom65 2 months ago
Hahaaha - "bribe with icecream!" That's what we do to my DAD! I'm always, "Just ONE more....? They we'll get icecream!" I think every single time we've gone out caching, there's been icecream involved. xD
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Love it. This is already practice at "The Ant Farm" residence. Sometimes we throw in out to dinner afterwards with our caching friend who has 2 kids the same ages as out kids......they get along so well, that now we hang out quite often, and it's not always involve geocaching.
aloevera520 6 months ago
Any advice for planning geocaching events with kids in mind? I don't have kids, but I want to make my geocaching events more family-friendly.
jess4clovers 6 months ago
@jess4clovers yes, my kids love it when they have prizes just for kids. For example maybe each cache they find they get a ticket to be entered to win some candy. My kids are not really that excited by geocaching swag. Find some incentive for themfinding all the caches. I would also stock the larger caches in the area you are caching with bigger/better stuff for kids. My kids tire of finding junk in caches. What about some catches that really get kid's involved(like a short tree climb cache?)
mngeocaching 6 months ago
@mngeocaching These are great suggestions! Thank you. Do you have advice related to geocaching events that are more "social" in nature rather than focused on finding geocaches. Like events that are at restaurants or ice cream socials? I always try to find locations where there's kid-friendly food options and no bar, but I wasn't sure if as a parent, you might have other suggestions as well. :)
I love your vlog by the way. Great stuff!
jess4clovers 6 months ago
@jess4clovers yes, I would say you are right on with staying away from bars. Speaking for my kids, fun pizza places are the best, that have stuff to do like video games. My kids don't really like to sit around and talk, they want to be doing something. Again, giveaway are fun for kids, if you giveaway kid friendly stuff to them. Ice Cream is a great idea too. Thanks for watching the vids!
mngeocaching 6 months ago
OUTSTANDING!
grbroussard 6 months ago
Great and informative vid. You and your kids are cool, and you always make me smile big time! You show caching off in a great way, so well done, and keep it up..all of you!!! :)
christhenix 6 months ago
@christhenix that is really nice of you. I have enjoyed your videos too. Keep them coming!
mngeocaching 6 months ago
Excellent! When we take kids geocaching, I always run a Pocket Query and search for the larger caches (like you said, kids love to trade SWAG). While in the car, I have a few homemade CD's with popular childrens music on them. Makes travel time nice. We always make each child take turns holding and using the GPS and try to let them find the cache on their own. I always throw in one or two virtual or earth caches to make the kids look around and learn something. Snacks are always on me
KA7EII 6 months ago
@KA7EII Best comment of the week! Thanks!
mngeocaching 6 months ago
Good tips! My cousin has ADHD and Geocaching may be good for him (will keep his mind simulated). I wanted to take him out one day to see if he'd like it.
TheBranFlake85 6 months ago
Leave them at the kennel.
Kiwibirdman1701 6 months ago
You give your kids ice cream after caching? Damn, why can't I go caching with you? :P
ATF6281914 6 months ago
Leave them at home:)
Killer72094 6 months ago
Bribing with ice cream is key! Of course my teenager now wants to be bribed with Caribou Coffee!
larsentk 6 months ago
Its helps to have another local cacher with kids the same age.
Get the them there own user name so they can log the find themselves.
aantonich 6 months ago
Thanks! Been caching with kids a few times, my suggestions
- if they want to have the gps, let them. Bring your old gps along too if you are paranoid with your latest buy!
- don't force gps on 'em. Some enjoy gps some don't
- make a game out of it :)
randomgeocacher 6 months ago