Help please from Camping experts

[bamzooki]

I am due to have 4 days in a tent with dd(10). Have never really done camping before so am a bit clueless about the kit.
I think there will be a water supply/toilets, but other than that we need to be fairly self sufficient. Other than tent/sleeping bags, what would you say are the bare essntials? (without spending a fortune)

i would say the bare essential are cooker, gas bottle, cooking equipt, water butt, air beds table and chairs

hope it helps!

lighting

i love camping! We always end up taking too much stuff that we never end up using but here is my list anyway.
Tent
Sleeping bags
Airbed and pump
Cooker/Burner with gas bottle/canister
Water
Cups
Cutlery
tea, coffee, milk, wine, juice etc
outdoor game stuff- tennis rackets, frizby, football etc
Space man food! you can make your own stuff and freeze it so its there when you need it or buy the stuff in silver packets just boil in the bag and kids love it and you don't need to keep it cold.
there is laods more but that is basics

OK thanks for these replies - very useful. Won't need to worry about the activity side of things as this is going to be my solution for cheap accommodation while we are away at a show. DD will have many responsibilities to keep her busy during waking hours!

I had planned to use a couple of canvas camp bed type things that we have already, but everyone seem to suggest airbeds. Are they much better?

Spaceman food is an interesting idea. Will think on that.

Thanks again.