Some people think that when you are RVing full time that it’s hard to make friends. We used to think that too, but now we don’t.
As a kid, you may miss your friends at home too. But to solve the problem, all you need to do is just write postcards, e-mail, Skype or call your friends. When you do that, it makes it a lot easier when full time RVing.
So for all those kids who are worried when they go live in an RV full time, that they might be lonely or they may not be able to make friends, me and my brother Alex put this list together to show you that it is actually easy to make friends when RVing full time.
1. Go to Where Other Kids Are
Usually, you can find friends in swimming pools and fun places at the RV parks.
I would recommend KOAs as the funnest campgrounds and best places to meet kids.
They have pools, playgrounds and other stuff. Although my mom and dad say they are more expensive, it makes it easier for us to make full time RV friends.
2. Don’t Be Shy
Please don’t be shy! The butterflies won’t fly if you don’t make friends (that means that you will be lonely if you don’t at least try).
But always be yourself! If that means being a little bit goofy, then that’s OK. But don’t try too hard, just be you.
One time in Jackson Hole there were kids playing soccer. We asked them if we could play with them and they said yes.
Sometimes all you have to do is ask the other kids to play and they will say yes!
So be brave and be friendly.
3. Tips if You Are Shy
If you are extremely shy and you have a brother then ask him to ask the other kids to play for you. If you don’t have a sibling, then just wait for them to come as a last option.
But the best thing to do is just go over and start playing. You don’t even have to ask them sometimes!
Plus, with kids in RV parks, they all miss their friends like you so don’t worry, they are missing their friends and want to make new ones too.
4. Share
After you make the acquaintance, make sure to be kind and share things with them. If there are people that want to play, let them play!
More acquaintances for you and more friends!
5. Be Mindful of the Little Kids
If there are little kids, make sure to include them too. Also, if your playing a game, make sure not to always win. Do your best, but don’t make it like you have to win everything.
However, if you are playing for a team of kids and its a really competitive game, its ok if you play your best and try to win.
6. Always Say Goodbye
When you are leaving the place you met your friends try to see them again and remember to say bye. If you can get your mom and dad to exchange their emails or if they live close to you, their addresses so you can see them again.
We met some kids in Idaho that actually live only 30 miles from us back home! I can’t wait to see them when we get home.
So in conclusion, it is easy to make friends when you are full time RVing. If you are worried about being lonely, then don’t be. We were at first when we went in our RV full time, but we have met so many good friends, now we no longer worry about it at all.
So as long as you take the first step, you will be fine. Plus meeting new friends makes your full time RV trip a lot more fun!
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And as always, please comment on our blog below as well. Alex and I interested to see if you have any tips on how to make friends we may have missed!
Thank you!
Hi Guys ! We love your entry about how to meet friends while RV’ing ! We hope you are having an awesome time ! Please let us know when you come back to MA because Spencer and Ella can’t wait to hang out with you again ! We all talk about you often and wonder where you are. Hope you are having so much fun ! ~ Carla, Peter, Spencer and Ella
Thanks so much guys! We reponded back to you this week here, but it didnt stick for some reason 🙁
We look forward to seeing you guys when we get back! How are things back home? Hows school? Hows life?
Thanks so much for the comment. We think back to our sidetrip to Great Falls as such a happy chance meeting with you guys with such fond albeit brief memories!
Great job, Eli! I always love reading your blog posts. Great advice too. It is very difficult for some kids and grownups to meet new people. I hope this blog will help your friends at home and their friends as well. Keep up the good work!
XOXO
Chuckie says- thanks Auntie Nettie I couldnt have done the post without the help of my great and lovimg older brother Alex! Hows Uncle Don and Baby Lu?
Eli–
I love your ideas! I read some of these ideas to my kids. We’ve been working on making friends and joining others at play. I’ll use your ideas to help them learn how to make friends at home!
I can’t wait to see you and your family!
Love,
Annette