Chapter 10: Go Glamping!

Before You Read
Look at the picture.
- Is camping a good vacation idea? Why or why not?
- What do people do when they go camping?
- Do you prefer indoor or outdoor activities? Explain your answer.

Read
Do you want to travel for three hours to a campsite filled with mosquitos and black flies? Do you want to sleep on the ground in a tent without any protection from bears or rain? Although camping has positive effects on the mind and body, the average vacationer wants more control over their holiday. They want to leave the busy city and enjoy the benefits of Ontario’s great outdoors. That’s why they go glamping! Glamping, or glamorous camping, is the perfect mix of nature and comfort. Ontario has many camping sites that offer positive glamping experiences. People can enjoy nature without the difficulties that traditional campers have.
Most campers depend on traditional tents for shelter. Glampers may sleep in tents, but they use tents that were invented for more comfortable experiences. These new and improved tents are big. They often have many rooms, full beds, and air conditioning. After a person shares a day of adventure with friends or family, it is nice to rest in a comfortable tent.
A yurt is a circular tent. Yurts offer glamour. They often have large beds, furniture, and most likely a kitchen with an energy-efficient fridge and stove. If a yurt has electricity for heat and mobile devices, it is perfect for winter camping. Winter campers have special moments when they see Ontario campgrounds covered with snow. The beauty cannot compete with anything else!
A cabin is another option for glampers. Treehouses are small wooden cabins. They are beside large trees. They are good places for mental breaks. They often provide a bird’s-eye view of forests, waterways, or trails. These treehouses have all the necessary comforts. They often have many rooms with modern bathrooms and large windows. It is great for families with teenagers.
Trailers are symbols of serious campers. They are expensive and require commitment. Most local trailer parks close for the winter, but some people rent a space to store their trailers all year. In the summer, people with trailers often stay in trailer parks for many days. Sometimes they have the power to choose where to park and how to decorate their decks. Trailer owners often return year after year. Having a long history at the campsite produces a comfortable feeling. They can organize annual celebrations like potlucks without fear of meeting scammers. They can enjoy familiar physical activities like swimming and cycling. They can also connect to social media and reply to emails or texts with their digital tools in Wi-Fi areas. If the goal is to spend most of the summer camping, and you have a good attitude about living in small spaces, buying a trailer is a good decision.
To sum up, for those people who love the idea of camping but do not want to experience the impact of reduced comforts, glamping is the perfect solution. Glamping in Ontario is more than just discovering glamourous accommodation. It’s about connecting with nature in an enjoyable way. Whether it’s through the beauty of a yurt, the playfulness of a treehouse, the comfort of a trailer park, or the ease of a tent, glamping in Ontario provides unforgettable experiences for families and friends from different lifestyles. Go glamping!

Vocabulary
Review of Chapter 6-9
Attitude
Average
Effect
Impact
Mental
Physical
Positive
Produce
Rest
Solution
Benefit
Compete
Control
Difficulty
Discover
Improve
Likely
Provide
Reduce
Scam
Depend on
Mobile device
Natural
Power
Reply
Share
Social media
Symbol
Teenager
To sum up
Activity
Annual
Digital
Efficient
Goals
History
Invent
Local
Moment
Necessary

After You Read
- Which glamping option do you like best?
- What is one comfort that traditional campers do not have?
- What are some positive effects of camping?
Media Attributions
- SEAS 2022 Campfire by University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
- Eureka Apex Tent w/o Fly by jalexartis Photography is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
- glamping by Ranch Seeker is licensed under CC BY NC 2.0.
- Inside a Luxury Yurt by Sykes Cottages is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
- Treehouse by Joe Shlabotnik is licensed under CC BY NC SA 2.0.
- 1961 Holiday House Geographic Vintage Travel Trailer Restored by Flyte Camp by Ryan Smith is licensed under CC BY NC SA 2.0.
References
Arizona State University. (2024). EdPlus Voiceover Generator [Voiceover audio generator].
Glamping Hub. (n.d.). Luxury tree houses. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
Microsoft. (2023). Copilot [Large language model].
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
- Microsoft Copilot was used as a brainstorming tool for this chapter.
- The Arizona State University EdPlus Voiceover Generator was used to create the audio recording of the reading. Adaptations include modification of speed and/or timing, and comping of output takes.
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