Hamza Yassin takes first-time campers to the great outdoors The poll of 1,000 city-based parents and their children aged six to 12 also found 21% of youngsters haven't attempted to climb a tree, while 35% have never slept in a tent. Others haven't been camping (32%), eaten a meal that was cooked on a camp stove (39%), or gone crabbing in rockpools (41%). And 39% of city children visit the countryside a maximum of just three times a year.
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Experts warn of the one flower they don’t want you to plant this spring [LATEST] Birdwatcher spots creepy animal in bird box – and people are 'terrified' [LATEST] The research, commissioned by The Camping and Caravanning Club, comes as its new Club president, Hamza Yassin, celebrates National Camping and Caravanning Week by launching a new initiative to provide people with essential wildlife and camping experiences. Hamza, who took more than 40 first-time campers to the countryside to teach them all about British wildlife, said: “I love going camping, connecting with nature and experiencing wildlife." "It’s something I believe all children should have the opportunity to do – because let’s face it – they are the future when it comes to protecting our natural world.
" "It was great to be able to introduce families to the joy of camping and show how it really puts you on nature’s doorstep – giving them the chance to learn about the incredible outdoors and all the benefits it can bring.” The study also found 63% o.
