Be Prepared for Trick or Treating This Year
The leaves are changing, the weathers getting colder, and pumpkins are everywhere! That must mean that Halloween is right around the corner! Here at Camp Kinder Ring, we want to ensure that all of our campers have a safe and fun time while trick or treating this year. As of today, there are only eleven days until Halloween! Hopefully by now, everyone has made their final costume decision, stocked the house up with candy, and is getting excited to go trick or treating: So our Hudson Valley summer camp has come up with a few tips for children to stay safe on this fun and spooky night! To make this year the best one yet, follow these quick tips for staying safe:
- The most important part of Halloween (besides candy, of course) is the costume! And children usually have a tendency to be as authentic as possible, despite how uncomfortable they might feel in a few hours. Trick or treating involves a ton of walking, so make sure that you and your children are wearing comfortable shoes! Avoid any shoes that your child might not be used to, like heels. By avoiding these shoes, you are avoiding tripping, stumbling, and those annoying blisters!
- Ensure that your flashlights all work and bring extra batteries! Obviously, walking around outside when it is dark out can be super dangerous. But flashlights and reflective tape can make both you and your children more noticeable to drivers and other trick or treaters. If you or your child’s costume is all black, make their candy bag reflective and make them carry a flashlight as well.
- The most popular trick or treating hours is from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., so if you will be driving around at this time. Drive around a little slower and be extra cautious. Remember that children will likely be excited, and forget to look both ways before crossing the street, so don’t speed and pay more attention to what’s happening around you.
- Lastly, make sure to check your son or daughter’s candy at the end of the night. Throw out any candy that looks like it’s been tampered with or previously opened should go straight into the trash, just to be safe.
Follow these tips to ensure that you and your children have a safe and fun time trick or treating this Halloween. Camp Kinder Ring wishes you a Happy Halloween! And if you’re interested in signing your son or daughter up for the best Hudson Valley summer camp, then call us today at (845)-221-2771 for more information or to schedule a tour!
