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There are a few key things to keep in mind when planning a campout during a holiday–especially Thanksgiving. First and foremost, you must have atmosphere. Without it, you could find yourself surrounded by bored and listless guests who wish they were warm at home. You also need a great camping list geared especially toward Thanksgiving, and some great camping games to go along. Here are some tips to ensure you have everything you need to complete your Thanksgiving Campout.

Atmosphere: A holiday campsite isn’t a holiday without the tidings of decor. Inexpensive, plastic tablecloths especially made for Thanksgiving are a great start. Add a festive centerpiece and paper place mats (sheets of construction paper with cut out ‘hand-shaped’ turkeys glued to them) and voila! You have a festive table. Hanging cornucopia party lights, when used properly, are also a nice touch of holiday greetings. Place a Thanksgiving welcome mat at the foot of each tent to finish off the look of your site.

A Camping List is, as you know, is essential to any camping trip. For a Turkey-themed trip, here are the things I suggest you take, starting with the obvious: Clothing and toiletries, camping blankets, camping tents, family tents, outdoor cooking grill and utensils, THE TURKEY, sides, breakfasts, sandwich fixin’s for the turkey sandwiches – next day, snacks, hot and cold drinks, lots of water, decor, music, lights, a fire pit, marshmallows, hot dogs and an outdoor heater.

Activities: Kids can never get enough charades! And since Thanksgiving charades are the best, you’ll want to make sure you play this one. Two teams of equal or near equal players. Using the list of words at the bottom of this article cut them into individual pieces. These are drawn from a hat randomly. After the first player chooses a piece of paper, he must act out what’s written on it. Each player takes a turn and gets 60 seconds to have their act guessed. The team with the most points wins!

I hope these camping tips help you on your blessed Thanksgiving campout. Give thanks!

Here’s the word list for Thanksgiving Charades:

Indian Scout
Brave Warrior
Turkey Pin
Farm House
Horse Corral
Plains of Grass
Open Land
Freedom
Missionaries
Sea Crossing
Black Bear
Bald Eagle
Indian Chief
Apple Pie
Mountain Ranges
Warm Tidings
American Dream
Horse and Buggy
Cross Country
American Flag
Country Quilt
Bearskin Rug

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