Everyone should put '24 hours outdoors' on their New Year's resolutions list, as new research shows that campers are happier, healthier, less stressed and spend more quality time with family and friends. The survey found that 93% of campers agree that camping makes people happier. Nearly half of the non-campers also agreed. 97% of campers said camping generates great memories, while 76% of campers are satisfied with their quality of life compared to only 59% of non-campers. 70% of campers believe camping and caravanning is a good way to make new friends, with 40% saying they have made 'friends for life'. Those who camp say it's a great social leveler and accessible to everyone regardless of income.
85% of adult campers believe camping can make people healthier. Campers 55 and older are more likely to consider themselves fit and healthy for their age than non-campers. 79% of young people who have never camped say they enjoy camping and one in three think camping makes them healthier.
Studies also show that families camping together have better relationships, with eight out of ten campers agreeing that camping brings families closer:91% of children say they spend time outdoors with a parent so they can feel happy. to feel. Children who have camped are significantly more likely to experience activities such as kite flying, tree climbing, and campfire cooking.
73% of adults say camping is something every child should experience, 46% of campers believe camping improves children's behaviour. Parents who camp with children cite the top benefits as children's freedom within a safe environment, an escape from technology, and enjoying a simple life outdoors. Other benefits include family interaction, developing community values and social skills, as well as the opportunity to explore new places and cultural attractions.
Parents also believe that camping and caravanning have a positive effect on their child's education, 82% say camping broadens experiences, encourages them to think for themselves, provides insight into nature and provides topics such as geology and stories to explore. to share the class. 52% of tent users found that cooking while camping had a positive effect on their child's learning and 77% of campers say camping introduces new skills. 60% of non-campers also acknowledged this to be true.
