Camping is one of the greatest American traditions. Numerous camping enthusiasts love to make their trek into the outdoors for a nice weekend. When you own and run a campground, you want it to be as warm and welcoming to the public as possible. Camping is a great activity for families. If you want to be welcoming to families, you will need to make it kid-friendly. According to a recent study by Kampgrounds of America, 20% of campers place being kid-friendly as an important characteristic when choosing between camping franchises. InCamping is one of the greatest American traditions. Numerous camping enthusiasts love to make their trek into the outdoors for a nice weekend. When you own and run a campground, you want it to be as warm and welcoming to the public as possible. Camping is a great activity for families. If you want to be welcoming to families, you will need to make it kid-friendly. According to a recent study by Kampgrounds of America, 20% of campers place being kid-friendly as an important characteristic when choosing between camping franchises. In this article, you will learn some tips and tricks that you can utilize to make your campground kid-friendly. Safety Safety should be priority number one when camping. Parents want to know whether this location is safe for everyone. Campground franchises that are not safe for children will be a concern for any parent. When you run a campground, you should make sure that it is adequately supplied with safety equipment, should a problem arise. First aid kits, life vests, defibrillators, and more safety supplies are just some of the essentials. By making sure that your campground is safe, it will become more kid-friendly. Plenty of activities While making sure your campground is safe will ease the concerns of parents, it will do little to attract children. You will want to include several activities that children will enjoy. Water activities are some of the most fun-filled excursions for campers. Include boats, canoes, and swim gear for young people. You will also want to include sporting activities and equipment for children to enjoy. Parents want to know that your campground has something to offer. If it doesn’t, it will make for a rather boring camping trip. Free Wi-Fi Access One of the most important aspects affecting campground franchises is access to Wi-Fi. While many families go camping to get away from the strains of technology, not every camper is the same. Some will need access to the internet for a variety of reasons. If you want your campground to be kid-friendly, free Wi-Fi is essential. This will help ease the concerns of camping families. When you run a campground, you want to make it as appealing as possible. Families want to know that your campground is somewhere that is safe yet fun for everyone who might be making their trek there. If you follow some of these tips and more, you will make your campground much more kid-friendly. |
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Bob & Beth Ryan – Mannford, OK
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Jessica & Mickey Spak – Chautauqua County, NY
I love the support from the franchise. I would tell any prospect looking at converting or building a Jellystone Park, that it’s the single best business decision you can make.
Ray Aljets – Sioux Falls, SD
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Susan Novotny – South Haven, MI
Within 5 years, we have more than tripled our revenue. We have no regrets becoming a franchisee of Jellystone Park!
Theresa Isaacson – Caledonia, WI
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Denny Quigley & Tami Alessio – Harrisville, PA
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