A survey of 1,000 city-dwelling parents and their children aged six to 12 revealed that 21% of kids have never tried climbing a tree, while 35% have never slept in a tent. Other activities they've missed out on include camping (32%), eating a meal cooked on a camp stove (39%), or going crabbing in rockpools (41%). Shockingly, 39% of urban children only visit the countryside a maximum of three times a year.
The research, commissioned by The Camping and Caravanning Club, coincides with new Club president, Hamza Yassin, celebrating National Camping and Caravanning Week by launching an initiative to provide people with essential wildlife and camping experiences. Hamza, who introduced more than 40 first-time campers to the countryside and 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 discovered that 63% of parents whose child has visited a rural area believe their youngster would like to experience it more. According to a survey, 46% of parents said their children often express an interest in visiting the countryside.
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