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[quote=Anonymous]Could I suggest that you just try camping in a cabin before you try to make fire without matches?  Your intentions are noble, but it's not a good idea to go from zero to expert in 2 days.  You are probably not going to like it and you're son is not going to like it.

For skills, I'd look into the LLBean Outdoor school, or the REI classes.  Then (after you buy a boatload of gear), you try one of the overnight camp outs offered by the Parks/Rec dept (Fairfax has these).  In the late spring, they will have some that are geared toward cub scouts/boy scouts.  No one is checking to see if you actually are a cub scout.  (And by the way, moms can camp with boys in cub scout pack camp outs.  I'm not sure of the rules during the summer week-long camps -- but it's probably allowed b/c there are a lot of moms leading dens in cub scouts -- single parents are usually the moms, so they are used to it).

If money is no issue -- could I suggest one of the REI REI "family adventures" that involve hiking.  They provide the tents and food, but I bet they'd let you help and you'd get to hike in some really cool places (like Zion).

If you really want your kid to enjoy camping, you have to make it progressive.  You look out, walk out, hike out, cook out, camp out, pack out. (That's the Girl Scout rule on how leaders are supposed to approach outdoor activities. -- I'm camp certified and I'm no expert).  Start in small doses and ramp up.[/quote]

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