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This is the type of tent I would get if I knew I might have to do it on my own: 
https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/core-equipment-6-person-instant-cabin-tent-22coru6pnstntcbntcat/22coru6pnstntcbntcat?sku=23558390&srsltid=AfmBOoqGl8kirYLiisTe-hqxuKtboscdimmDwWjnkGJUVYnyZVrGC4D-qIc

Definitely set it up with the rain fly. Spray the rain fly with waterproofing spray a few days before you go.

I think you can manage on your own with two middle school kids. They must know to never wander off on their own. If they have sleeping bags they should practice rolling them up and putting them back in their stuff sacks this week. They need to do that 100 percent independently. You should also do a dry run of setting up the tent.

Here's a few tips in no particular order:

First: No wearing shoes in the tent. Always zip the tent immediately when coming/going. No food in the tent. (Water bottles are okay.)

- take a tarp to put underneath the tent and fold it so part of it comes out in front of it. During the day kids can leave their shoes outside. At night before bringing them inside they can stand on the tarp and shake off any dirt before bringing them in. It can be helpful to have a hand broom/dustpan available.

- Have a water bottle with you and thoroughly hydrate. We have a big Coleman container for kids to fill their waters from.

- Take bug spray and sunscreen with you.

- Kids get hungrier while camping than any other times--I think it's from being outside so much. Take snacks if needed. Keep them in the car or wherever your group is securing their food.

- Have personal flashlights for the kids and a simple/small lantern to use as needed. (doesn't have to be giant camping style lantern)

- Layers really are key-- a base layer will help keep you warm. 32 degrees brand from Costco is very inexpensive.

- kids should take sneakers for sure and another pair to wear around the campsite, mine usually do Crocs for this.

- I do an air mattress for myself. My kids prefer the self-inflating sleeping pads--you can get them on Amazon.

- Take along toilet paper and hand soap in case the bathrooms are out. Take hand sanitizer. A small laundry basket/laundry bag will help organize dirty clothes. First aid kit with band aids, disinfecting wipes, ibuprofen.

- Mindset is really important. You will be dirty, some things will go wrong. The first time camping will likely be one of the hardest, but it will get better. [/quote]

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