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Summer is a perfect time to go camping. There are wonderful adventures just waiting for you and your family. To start with, imagine being outside after dark, under a deep, velvety-black sky, looking up at millions of twinkling stars. You’ll see the glowing moon and, if you’re lucky, maybe even a falling star. Nothing compares to cooking your meals over a campfire. Everything tastes better outside. After dinner, you can roast marshmallows or make s’mores. What could be better? This issue will help you get organized for your camping trip. If you already are a camper, there are some new facts you may not know. For example, roasting marshmallows over a campfire is a favorite camping activity. But did you know that marshmallows were once used as medicine? Can you picture the doctor telling your mother to give you two marshmallows every four hours? After you are finished reading this issue and taking a camping trip, write and tell us all about your adventure. Include photos. Who knows, you might find your story published in Fun For Kidz! Have fun on your trip!

by John Scanlan • illustrated by Rebe cca Spohn “Ethan, this is soooo cool!” Daniel said. “I do “Yeah, Ethan,” Madison added. “Thanks for inviting us.” too,” Daniel replied. “Well, that makes the guy lines visible after dark,” Ethan sat up in his sleeping bag and trained a flashlight beam on his two guests, replying, “You’re welcome.” Ethan explained. “That way, I don’t trip over them.” “I never would’ve thought of that,” Daniel admitted. Daniel sat erect in his sleeping bag too. “Ethan,” he began anew, “I had no idea that camping could be so Then Ethan moved his flashlight beam to a plastic much fun.” object on the tent’s floor. “Secondly,” he continued, “I keep a bottle of water next to my sleeping bag in case I “The same goes for me,” Madison added. “I must get thirsty in the middle of the night.” admit that I was a little scared to try this.” “Oh, that’s a good call,” Madison said. Ethan lowered his flashlight beam, stating, “Well, camping doesn’t have to be painful.” In the semi-darkLastly, Ethan swung his flashlight beam to a plastic ness, Daniel nodded. baggie hanging from the tent’s inner wall. “When I’m camping,” he explained, “I keep my body energized “After all,” Ethan continued, “it’s the little things I do with a trail mix that consists of nuts, dried fruit, and that make a stay in the woods comfortable.” chocolate.” Madison asked, “Oh, yeah? Like what?” Daniel’s eyebrows went up. Ethan swung his flashlight beam outside into “After all,” Ethan summarized, “you can’t the darkness to illuminate the guy lines on afford to go hungry out in the his tent. Then he asked, “Do you see wilderness.” the tiny fluorescent cords that I tied to my guy lines?” “Yes,” Madison returned.

“Wow, Ethan,” Madison said. Ethan returned the flashlight beam to Madison’s face. “I’m impressed,” she stated. “Yeah, Ethan,” Daniel agreed. “I am too.” “Well, this is what camping is all about,” Ethan stated. “It’s becoming one with nature – despite the hardships. It’s overcoming the mosquitoes biting you or the wild animals getting into your food.” Suddenly, the threesome heard a strange noise. Click! Instantly, the tent became flooded with light. Then Madison and Daniel heard their host’s mother ask, “Ethan?” Ethan shut off his flashlight. “Yeah, Mom?” “I popped some corn for you and your friends.” “OK,” Ethan replied. “Thanks, Mom.” “I’ll get it,” Madison offered. She sat erect and unzipped her sleeping bag. Then Madison bicycle-kicked her legs until she was completely

free from the bag’s down confines. As Ethan and Daniel watched, she scooted down to the end of the tent. There, she unzipped the door, raised the flap, and crawled out. Ethan and Daniel heard Madison say, “Thank you for the popcorn, Mrs. Webb.” “Oh, you’re welcome, Maddie.” Madison crawled back into the tent with a steaming hot bowl of popcorn. “OK, Ethan,” she said, “now that we’ve got this camping thing down in your family room, next time, can we at least move out to your backyard?”

My brother and I enjoy camping with our cousins. I was with them recently and asked them what they loved best about camping. Here is what they told me.

Being outdoors makes us hungry. We especially love eating breakfast outside. Our favorite meal is pancakes and bacon.

Sometimes we explore caves and caverns. We each have a camera that we use to take pictures. My cousin Phoebe and her brother Ivan are busy taking pictures of stalactites and stalagmites.

Once we were camping with our friends Sam, Jill, and Cory at a state park. We explored many of the streams and river beds. We found lots of small plants, fish, and some neat insects, like dragonflies.

My family and cousins sometimes camp near a lake. We spend our days playing in the water. Parker learned how to use our cousin’s paddleboard.

When we are camping near any water, my cousin Ivan loves to put on goggles and a facemask and spend his time looking underwater.

Last summer my brother and I toured an old mine with a geologist. I really like rocks and minerals, so this was special for me. The fact that we camped overnight in a nearby campground made it even more fun. Going camping is great whether we spend a week at a big lake or just sleep out in our backyard with our best friends. Sleeping outside under the stars makes it fun.

by Linda Bozzo illustrated by Joan Waites

“Is it time to go camping?” Austin asks. “Not yet. We haven’t finished packing,” Mom answers. Dad carries the Air mattresses up from the basement. Austin’s brother, Dylan, has trouble carrying his Backpack because it’s so heavy. Austin finds his dad outside. “Is it time to go camping yet?” he asks. “Not yet,” Dad tells him as he loads the Cooler and Chairs. “Don’t forget to leave room for the Dog,” Dylan yells out the front door. Mom is in charge of the food. In the kitchen, she gently packs the Eggs and pancake batter for breakfast. After the Fishing poles are packed, Dad checks the batteries in the Flashlight while Mom gets the Griddle and the Grill. Austin puts on his lucky fishing Hat and new Hiking boots. “Is it time to go camping yet?” he asks. “Almost,” Mom replies, out of breath. Dad throws his hands in the air, “We forgot Ice for the cooler.” He runs to the freezer. Dylan appears with his bug Jar that he uses to catch fireflies. Austin thinks bugs are gross. He’d rather go Kayaking on the lake. “Is it time to go camping yet?” Austin asks. “Pretty soon,” Mom assures him as she packs the Ketchup. “Don’t forget the Lanterns,” she tells Dad.

She turns to Austin and asks, “Do you know where the Marshmallows are?” “I ate them,” Austin says, grinning. Dad interrupts. “Have either of you seen the fishing Net?” They shake their heads no. Mom looks at her watch. “It’s six O’clock already.” “Is it time to go camping yet?” Austin asks. “Not until I find the Peanuts,” Mom says. “Did you eat those too?” “No, Dylan did!” Austin says. “Can I bring my Quilt?” he asks. “You have to be able to fit it in your backpack,” Mom tells him. “And remind your father to pack some Rope for the clothesline.” Outside, Dad is busy tying the Sleeping bags and Tent on the roof of the van. Mom says Dad forgot the tent last time. Dad says Mom forgot it. “Did everyone bring enough Underwear?” Mom asks. “Yes,” everyone replies at once. Dylan hands Mom the Vase for the Wildflowers. “NOW is it time to go camping?” Austin asks. “I think we’re ready now,” Dad says, wiping the sweat from his forehead. “Don’t forget the map of the campground,” Mom reminds him. “Our campsite is marked with a big X.” Dad grabs the map while Mom gathers the Yellow rain slickers even though there’s no rain in the forecast. “Get in. Close the doors. We’re going camping!” Dad announces. Everyone cheers as Dad backs the van out of the driveway and Zooms away down the street. “Uh, oh,” Austin says. Mom turns around. “What did you forget?” “To go to the bathroom.”

by Eric R. Ode illustrated by Shannon Comins

We gather ‘round the fire In the shadows of the trees, The silver moon above us And a softly whispered breeze. My father tells us stories That can set our hair on end, Scary tales that happened To an uncle’s neighbor’s friend. Deeper in the forest, Underneath the silver moon, Atop a low and mossy stump, I spy a young raccoon. His eyes reflect the fire Like a flash of dancing birds, As silently he listens To my father’s solemn words. And later as the fire Slowly settles to a spark, I watch him slip away again, This creature of the dark. Perhaps he will be wide awake At break of morning light, In much the way I’m certain I won’t sleep a wink tonight.

by Jacqueline S. Cotton • illustrated by Harvey Hirsch

It’s early morning, and you’re frying bacon at a campsite. Yum! Seven miles away, another bacon lover gets a whiff of that delicious smell. Who or what can smell bacon that far away? People can’t, but bears can! Read on to find out why you should never fry bacon in bear country. What is bear country? It’s wherever bears live, such as a forest or a state or national park. Bears wander throughout bear country searching for food. They use their keen sense of smell to find things to eat. Bears aren’t picky eaters. They eat anything: berries, nuts, plants, animals and carrion. Carrion is the flesh of dead animals. But bears also love the taste of your food! They are attracted to the smell of food that campers bring to their campsite. If a bear gets a whiff of your bacon, don’t be surprised if he shows up for breakfast! Bears will travel a long way for food. They will walk or run on their four huge, flat paws. They can run fast over a short distance. While traveling, a bear sometimes stands on its hind legs and sniffs the air. This helps keep the bear on the right track. If a bear arrives at your campsite searching for food, it may challenge you if it feels threatened. This is one animal that you don’t want to come face-to-face with. Bears have huge, strong bodies with long, sharp claws and teeth and powerful jaws. Besides harming you, a

Good grief! It’s a BEAR!

bear could destroy your campsite looking for food. If it finds some, it’ll probably return later, searching for more. The best way to keep bears from finding your food is to keep all your edibles in ice chests or storage containers. When you’re not using them, keep these closed containers in vehicles. A run-in with a hungry bear can upset your camping trip. That’s why it’s a good idea to leave the bacon at home!

Other Smelly Things That Attract Bears Other smelly things besides bacon attract bears. Here are some to avoid bringing to your campsite!

• scented deodorant, soap, lotion, or toothpaste • peanut butter • salmon, tuna, and other fish • barbecued food • sweet-smelling fruits • candy • fried chicken

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Find your way through the maze by connecting letters, in order, to spell the following helpful camping items: TENT, CAMPER, STOVE, SLEEPING BAG, FIREWOOD, LANTERN, ICE CHEST, WATER, FLASHLIGHT, HAT, COMPASS, FOOD, HIKING BOOTS, FIRST AID KIT. You may move forward, backward, up, or down, but no letter can be connected more than once. Write the leftover letters in the blank spaces to spell two more camping favorites.

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by Evelyn B. Christensen

Brianna, Craig, Pedro, and Raquel plan to have s’mores over a campfire. Each person brings a different item to share: chocolate, graham crackers, marshmallows, and sticks. Use the clues to find out who brought each item. 1. Craig said the person bringing marshmallows got them at a good price. 2. A girl brought the sticks.

Brianna Craig Pedro Raquel

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Sitting around a crackling campfire at night with a bunch of friends, roasting marshmallows, laughing, and telling ghost stories is some of the best camping fun you can have. Fill in the squares so that each row, column, and 8-square section has the letters C-A-M-P-F-I-R-E.

3. Neither Brianna nor Pedro brought crackers or marshmallows.

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Look forward, backward, up, down, and diagonally to find the words below. Cross the words off the list as you go. After all the words are found, the remaining letters will spell something relating to camping. SNACKS STREAM SKILLET SHELTER EXPLORE WHISTLE SCENERY COOKOUT COMPASS

BUNK AXE COTS SITE TRAIL AREA CHEST ANTS TREES DATE STOVE TENT WALK WATER SOAP CAMPER BUGS CAMERA

Many different animals might choose to visit your campsite. Can you fit these 11 forest creatures into the grid? Each word will fit once. ANT BEAR SKINK CHIPMUNK

WILDLIFE BACKPACK FIREWOOD SUNGLASSES BINOCULARS DUFFLE BAGS FIRST AID KIT

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by Debbie Stein Strolling along with your family in the woods, you and your friend stop to look for a slippery salamander. Then you look around. Your family is nowhere to be seen. Everything is quiet, and the tall trees all look the same. Don’t panic. Help is on the way. • Rule One: THINK You don’t have a clue where you are. Think about this: The more you wander, the more lost you’ll get. • Rule Two: DON’T PANIC Chances are your family already knows you’re missing and will come search for you. • Rule Three: HUG A TREE If you don’t know how to get back to your campsite, stay put unless you’re in danger. Sit down by a tree and hug it. That’s right, hug it. If you’re hugging a tree, you’re not wandering. You can’t be found if you keep moving around. Find a safe spot and stay put. If you and your friend start to get cold, find some tree boughs, dry pine needles, or dry leaves, and cover up with them. If you get scared or lonely, stand up and do some exercises or sing songs to drown out the fear. • Rule Four: STAY PUT That’s right. Rule four is the same as rule three. This shows how important it is to not wander through the woods. • Now What? Know that whistle you brought along and just love to blow? Get it out and give it two or three short blasts, then wait. Eventually, your family will also give the same short blasts with the whistle they are carrying. It’s a good thing you practiced this before you went camping. Sooner or later, your paths will cross. When your parents appear, they will look at you, trying to decide on a lecture or a hug. Then they’ll give you a hug and say, “Great job staying together! You remembered the safety rules. You stayed put, you didn’t panic, and you waited. We’re very proud of you!” Then they’ll smile as they take you back to camp.

The blacktop shimmered with the heat of the day. Mrs. Whiskers, Cowboy Clark, and Larry ran across it quickly so they wouldn’t risk burning their paws. Under the cover of leafy trees, they started up Magical Mountain. Being a little scared of what lurked in the woods, Larry walked between Mrs. Whiskers, who took the lead, and Cowboy Clark. It was slightly cooler on the path, but not enough to stop Cowboy Clark and Larry from drooling. Their tongues hung heavy and low. It was hot. So very, very hot. A quarter mile later, Mrs. Whiskers went under a thick bush and called, “Come on, boys.” Cowboy Clark and Larry crouched down and did a belly slide until they came to rest on either side of Mrs. Whiskers. With the large bush concealing them, they peered out and saw a small pond. “Awesome,” Larry howled. “I have to admit, it’s a perfect camping spot,” Cowboy Clark said, shaking his head as if he couldn’t believe he was complimenting Mrs. Whiskers. “OK, enjoy!” she said. “Wait!” Larry said. “You’re leaving?” Mrs. Whiskers explained, “Certainly. You don’t expect me to camp. It’s dirty.” Cowboy Clark said, “A little dirt never hurt anyone — and besides, it’s worth it. Sleeping under the stars and sharing camp stories is the best.” “Oh yes, sleeping on hard ground, bugs crawling on your nose, and staying around for the tall tale campfire stories? Delightful.” Mrs. Whiskers chuckled and walked back down the path. Cowboy Clark said, “Don’t listen to her, partner. We’re going to have fun.” An hour later, Mrs. Whiskers returned. Settling on a tree branch, she stayed hidden. She felt a duty to watch over them. After all, she was the brains behind this adventure, and she’d get a good nap in when Cowboy Clark started to tell his “stories to snore by.”

by S. Allyn Kelley illustrated by Rebecca Spohn

Setting up your tent properly is important to stay dry when you are camping. Even if there are no clouds in the sky when you set up your tent, it is better to plan for rain. Having a ground cover set up properly is very important. Set up a tarp on the ground under your tent. Once your tent is set up, be sure that none of the tarp from beneath hangs out. If it does, fold it under so that none of the tarp from under your tent is showing. If the tarp stretches out beyond the tent, rain that lands on it will be guided under your tent and could cause puddles inside your tent. Place another tarp over your tent, tying it down and securing it in case of high winds. Taking these two steps should prevent rain coming in from the top or bottom of your tent. If it does rain, zip up the windows. Last, whether it’s raining or not, don’t touch the insides of your tent. Why not? The walls can collect a film of condensation from peoples’ breath and body heat. Touching the walls will cause the drops to fall on you and your gear. That’s not fun when you’re trying to sleep. Even if you are camping in a “waterproof” tent that doesn’t leak, you should still take these precautions. It’s better to be safe than sorry!

Happy camping!

Caramel Apple

For one serving:

• 1 apple • 3 caramel squares, unwrapped • square of heavy-duty foil to cover the apple completely Wash the apple and remove the core. Stuff the hole with caramels. Wrap in foil and bake, covered in coals. After a few minutes, test the apple with a fork. When it is soft, it is ready.

S’mores

For one serving:

• 2 graham crackers • 1 toasted marshmallow • 1 four-square piece of a Hershey bar Layer the cracker, chocolate, and toasted marshmallow. Top with the other cracker. Enjoy!

Pizza Pockets

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2 slices of bread 1 T. butter 1/4 c. spaghetti sauce 2 T. grated mozzarella cheese your choice: pepperoni slices, chopped red or green pepper, or pineapple bits • square of heavy-duty aluminum foil large enough to wrap around your bread Spread butter on one side of both bread slices. Place bread slice, butter-side down, in middle of foil. Spread on spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle on cheese and other ingredients. Top with second slice of bread, butter-side up. Fold over the foil to seal the contents. Place in the fire and cover with coals. Bake 2-3 minutes. Remove and let the foil cool before removing your delicious pizza.

To put out your fire, spread the coals with a long stick. Sprinkle water or sand over the coals and the rocks. Stir and sprinkle until all the smoke is gone and the fire is completely dead. Take home all your garbage. Good campers leave the campsite cleaner than they found it.

by Donna Schmitt • illustrations by Joan Waites It’s summertime, a great season for campfires and yummy toasted marshmallows. But did you know that marshmallows were once medicine? Pretend you’re living in Greece 2000 years ago. You have a sore throat, cough, stomachache, or even a toothache. Your mom will give you a spoonful of marsh mallow syrup. Or, if you cut yourself, she’ll dab some on. The syrup is made from the root of the marsh mallow plant. It grows as high as six feet in marshes and other wet areas. When you want something sweet, you eat a piece of candy. The ancient Egyptians drank syrup. One day, an ancient Egyptian wondered how marsh mallow syrup would taste if mixed with honey. That person was the first to make a sweet marsh mallow treat. Someone else decided to beat the marsh mallow syrup. Surprise! The thick, yummy-tasting foam kept its shape. People liked eating it better than drinking the syrup. Marshmallows somewhat like the ones you eat today were made by hand in France in the 1800s. The recipe used powdered marsh mallow root, orange-flower water, egg whites, ground sugar, and gum arabic. This last ingredient kept dissolved sugar from turning back into crystals. After some time, French candy makers began using gelatin instead of marsh mallow root.

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After people in the US began eating marshmallows in the early 1900s, the recipe was improved. Marshmallows became puffier. It wasn’t long before machines were used to make the marshmallows. Now machines do everything from measuring the ingredients to packaging the small tasty treats. It’s too bad the marsh mallow plant’s root isn’t part of the candy marshmallow recipe anymore. If it were, when you had a sore throat, your doctor might say, “Take two marshmallows every four hours.” When you are sitting around the campfire roasting marshmallows and making s’mores, impress your friends. Tell them the story about marshmallows and how they were once a medicine. Then enjoy your modern-day marshmallows.

Some people say, “It’s so hot today, I could fry an egg on the sidewalk.” Does it ever really get that hot? To find out, try using something easier. See if a marshmallow melts when left outside! I’ll bet it won’t – unless you use a science trick.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 2 white marshmallows • black poster paint

WHAT WILL HAPPEN When the 30 minutes is up, check the marshmallows. The unwrapped one will still look the same. CAREFULLY unwrap the marshmallow in the foil. THE FOIL WILL BE HOT, AND THE MARSHMALLOW WILL BE MELTED. Don’t burn your fingers!

• a piece of aluminum foil about 4 inches square WHAT YOU DO: 1. Wait for a hot sunny day. Paint one side of the foil square black. Let it dry COMPLETELY. Wrap ONE of the marshmallows in the foil with the BLACK SIDE OUT. 2. Take the wrapped marshmallow and the unwrapped one outside. Lay them on the ground in a place where the sun will shine on them. Leave them there for about 30 minutes.

THE SCIENCE SECRET This experiment uses solar energy. The sun gives both light and heat. When the heat strikes the Earth, it is absorbed (taken in) by dark-colored things. And it is reflected (bounced off) by light-colored things. Your marshmallow is white, so it reflected the sun’s heat, which kept it cool. But the black paint absorbed the sun’s heat, so the aluminum foil became hot enough to melt the marshmallow wrapped inside. Try this experiment on sunny days throughout the year. How hot does it have to be for YOUR wrapped marshmallow to melt?

A letter, a letter! Life couldn’t be better. I’m finally hearing from home.

edlove by Cindy Bre

I’ve been days at camp, Living life like a tramp, With no toothbrush, no washcloth, no comb. My luggage got lost. I think it was tossed When the bus hit a bump on the way.

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But Mom sent some cash. I can now make a dash To the camp store. Oh, hip-hip-hooray!

It’s time! It’s time! The summer’s here! We’re done with school until next year. It’s time to frolic in the sun And fill our days with grass-stained fun. It’s time for bikes and roller skates, And hot dogs served on paper plates. It’s time to splash in ponds and pools, And take a break from homework rules. It’s time for picnics in the park, And backyard camping in the dark. For dressing up and climbing trees, And playing dolls and scraping knees. For games of “Tag” and “Hide and Seek,” And ice cream sodas twice a week. It’s time to play with all our friends Till, all too soon, the summer ends. by J.T. Waite

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Camping Word Search on page 13

OK, Sis, let’s go!

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SONGS AND STORIES AROUND THE CAMPFIRE

S’more Logic on page 12

Campfire Sudoku on page 12

Brianna brought sticks, Craig brought graham crackers, Pedro brought chocolate, Raquel brought marshmallows.

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V i s i t U s O n l i n e ! F a c e b o o k . c o m / F u n F o r K i d z • w w w. F u n F o r K i d z . c o m Vol 21 No 3 • MAY/JUNE 2022 Publisher: Thomas M. Edwards Editor: Marilyn Edwards Associate Editor: Diane Winebar Graphic Design: Gaurakisora Tucker Marketing Director: Jonathan Edwards Circulation Manager: Mark Studer Science Editor: Larry White Science Illustrator: Alan Wassilak Cowboy Clark & Larry Editor: Lisa Rehfuss Cover Artist: Chris Sabatino

FUN FOR KIDZ (ISSN 1536-898X) is published bi-monthly by the Bluffton News Publishing and Printing Company, P.O. Box 227, 190 Sunset Dr., Bluffton, OH 45817. Telephone: 419-358-4610. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Fun For Kidz, P.O. Box 227, Bluffton, OH 45817-0227. Periodical postage is paid at Bluffton, OH and Preston, ID.

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