Enjoy a relaxing parent-child camping on weekdays!

Outdoor activities are becoming increasingly popular, with more and more people enjoying the outdoors in various forms such as family camping, solo camping, and girls' camping.

On the other hand, in the case of Family Camp, it can be difficult to make plans because the family's schedules do not align. Recently, campsites have become very popular, and at some locations, reservations for weekends are fully booked months in advance. For families where the father’s days off are mostly on weekends, it can be hard to make reservations because by the time they book several months ahead, the situation may have changed.

Meanwhile, camping with mothers and children has become increasingly popular.

On SNS, many people seem to be enjoying mother-child camping, saying things like "Second night of mother-child camping! Relaxing and luxurious time" and "First time mother-child camping, but it was fulfilling! Played to our hearts' content~".

So, what specific benefits are there?

The biggest advantage is, without a doubt, being able to enjoy camping on relatively uncrowded weekdays. Compared to Family Camp, it is easier to coordinate schedules when it’s just the mother and children, allowing for more casual visits to the campsite. On weekdays, campsites are less crowded, so you can fully enjoy nature and spend a relaxing day.

You can also deepen communication with your child. There are many tasks in camping, from setting up the tent to preparing meals and cleaning up afterward. Therefore, your child's cooperation is essential. By working together on these tasks, communication will increase, and it may become an opportunity to strengthen your bond through mutual cooperation.

Furthermore, there are times when children take the initiative to help with tasks. For those who usually go on Family Camp with their families, children may imitate the tasks their fathers used to do and engage in the same way. This can become an opportunity to more deeply feel your child's growth.

What are the points to be careful about at a mother-child camp?

On the other hand, there are some points to keep in mind when camping with a mother and child.

During camping, you might get busy with various tasks such as setting up the tent and preparing meals, and accidentally take your eyes off your child. To prevent this, it is important to choose a campsite where you can always keep an eye on your child's actions. It is best to select a place where it is easy to see the surroundings and where the risk of getting lost or encountering danger is low. Avoid campsites near bodies of water such as rivers or lakes for the safety of your child. Also, if your child is too young, constant supervision is necessary. Since camping involves many tasks like carrying luggage and cleaning up, it is important that the child can follow adult instructions properly. Therefore, it is recommended to take children who are around 5 years old or older camping. Additionally, finding ways to reduce preparation effort is also key. For example, with tents, traditionally, assembling the poles and tying the fabric with ropes was quite difficult for a woman to do alone.

However, recently, easy-to-use tents called "pop-up tents" have been sold, which can be set up quickly with the feeling of opening an umbrella. By using such tents that can be assembled without taking much time, you can reduce the hassle and shorten the preparation time. Regarding meals, many people might feel they have to prepare them thoroughly. However, camping involves many tasks such as preparation and taking care of your child. Also, starting a fire from scratch takes quite a bit of time and requires careful handling of the fire. Therefore, at first, it is convenient to prepare easy-to-make meals that can be cooked on a stove without having to start a fire.

As you can see, there are several points to be careful about when camping with a mother and child. However, it is precisely by helping each other and overcoming these challenges that you can deepen your bond. Including these points to watch out for, it is recommended to thoroughly prepare before taking on camping. If you want to try mother-child camping but feel uncertain, it might be a good idea to go with another family of a friend’s mother and child.

Recommended Campsites in the Kanto Area for "Mother-Child Camps"
What Are They?

Mother and child camps require more attention than family camps, so it is important to conduct them in a safe and secure environment.

Among them, at Mobility Resort Motegi in Motegi Town, Haga District, Tochigi Prefecture, there is a camping area called the "Forest Site." In this camping area, you can bring your own camping gear, but you can also rent tents, tarps, and cooking sets for a fee.

Therefore, even if you are someone who wants to try camping but doesn't know where to start, it is recommended because you can easily experience authentic outdoor activities.

In addition, Mobility Resort Motegi has the Mobility Resort Motegi Hotel on site, where you can use the bathing facility called Nozomi Bath inside the hotel. Even those who were worried about what to do about bathing when visiting for camping can relax their bodies by soaking in the bathtub, so it is reassuring.

In addition, there is a restaurant in the woods, MARCHERANT, in the Mobility Resort Motegi hotel, where you can enjoy meals made with seasonal ingredients from Motegi town. It would be nice to have dinner at the restaurant and then spend some relaxing time camping with your family afterwards.

In this way, even if you feel anxious about camping with your family, at Mobility Resort Motegi's camping area, you can enjoy it with peace of mind because the facilities are well-equipped.