Do your kids crave a camping adventure? Whether you’re planning a trip to the great outdoors, or pitching camp in your own backyard, Joyce from Childhood Beckons and I got together to share some simple camping activities to keep the kids entertained!
Banana Boats — Whip up a tasty campfire treat!
Make Your Own Ice Cream in a Bag — Perfect for camping adventures!
Tell Stories… with Clouds! A great open-ended activity for budding authors.
No clouds? Try making some easy Sunprints!
Geocaching — Put your scavenger-hunting skills to the test!
Bird Watching — Take along a field guide, and try identifying as many different bird species as you can.
Make “Fossils” — A little air-dry clay can make some interesting fossils with branches, shells, and leaves. Many more ideas for nature crafts can be found here.
When the sun goes down, have fun… in the DARK with flashlight limbo, shadow puppets, glow in the dark dancing, and lots more!
Ten simple ways to connect with your kids outdoors can be found here.
Pretend Campfire — Lots of imaginative play time fun!
Pretend S’mores — All the fun of s’mores without the calories!
Build a Fort — Indoors or out!
Pitch a Tent in the Backyard — And other budget-friendly staycation ideas can be found here.
Have fun!!