A camping trip is a great way to get acquainted with nature, sleep under the stars and bond with your family. It can also be relaxing and fun for all ages, interests and abilities—if you plan ahead and bring some family-friendly activities.
Cooking is a classic camping activity and a wonderful way to get everyone involved in creating meals for the campfire. You can make simple sandwiches, foil meals, and even desserts like s’mores! Camping with kids is a great opportunity for them to learn cooking skills, as well as outdoor safety and wilderness awareness.
Bird-watching isn’t just for grandmas and grandpas; it’s a popular pastime that can be done by all ages and skill levels. Just be sure to pack a pair of binoculars or a telescopic lens and look for the local wildlife.
Writing in a journal is a relaxing activity and an ideal way to record your campsite memories. You can also encourage your kids to practice their photography skills by creating a photo scavenger hunt at the campground.
Board games are a fun, indoor camping activity. You can bring favorite family games or try out something new like National Park Monopoly or Yahtzee. Don’t forget to pack baby wipes for cleaning off sweat, sunscreen and bug spray.
Telling ghost stories or just plain silly story-telling around the campfire is a classic camping activity and can be enjoyed by all ages. Singing campfire songs is another fun, family-friendly activity that will give you some great memories to take home with you.