Well, we did it. We went camping with our kids and our friends. An outdoor camping trip!
Ok. Even if the trip was literally 10 minutes from our house, I considered a big step up from the city gal like me. I will write more in detail on our experience later.
But today, I want to share our fun things we did during our camping trip with kids. I was so worried about things to do. But with great advices from my pals around the blogosphere, I took the deep breath, relaxed and let it go. Turned out it was the best advice.
Here are our 5 Fun Things to Do with Kids on Family Camping Trip
1. Walking, Jogging, Hiking – Whatever you want to call it, just put on the shoes and explore your area. Kids will be running up and down the trail and enjoy their freedom in the natural environment. They will discover the sun’s ray in the morning and turn that into a game of their own.
2. Campfire fun – Sitting around the camp fire at night is probably one of the best things to do on a camping trip. They will love BURNING their marshmallows more than making the S’mores. We ended up with a lot of leftover chocolate. Can you believe it!
3. Make sandcastle – Even if your campground is in the mountain, they still can make sandcastles. Give them a plastic cup and water and they will turn the dirt around the campground into a sand masterpiece.
4. Flashlight adventure – Give each kid a flashlight or lantern and they will make it fun. We don’t even have to do anything for them. They will make up their own games from hide and seek (might want to watch out for little ones not to wander too far from the campsite), shadow show, spot light tag and more.
5. Swimming – Our campground is situated by the lake so it’s a perfect activity during the day. Kids love to swim and play on the beach. An inflatable boat is a big hit for the whole gang. They love to just paddle the little boat out to the lake. But if you don’t have lake or pool nearby, just take the opportunity to explore the area. We also play ‘Mushroom Hunting’ game. There are so many types of mushrooms in the wood. We hunt for yellow, red, brown and white mushroom.
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It looks like you had a great time! I can’t wait to hear more about it. We were just talking the other day about how it is time to schedule our fall camping trip now that the weather is thinking about cooling down!
You found lots of fun things to do! It is amazing how time can pass so easily in front of the campfire. It is so comforting and you never get bored just looking at the fire.
@Jen – Yes, we had a great time. Where do you plan for your fall camping. We might try to do another trip in Fall as well. The kids are asking for more trip constantly.
@Dave&Deb – It’s amazing to just sit there, relax and look at the fire. So peaceful and we feel like we have been on a great vacation when we were just 10 minutes from home. :)
Sounds fun! I’m looking forward to camping with my kiddos when they get a wee bit older.
You really captured the essance of camping. By the way, I love your pictures here. We are also gearing up for fall camping. In California, its not that tough – just think lower elevations. May have to layer clothes a bit more, but the trees are fantastic!
So glad you had a great time camping. It’s good to see families getting out and trying new things.
We’ve been all over with our kid, but haven’t been camping yet. My parents were camping nuts when I was growing up, so I think I developed an aversion to it. I have to say, you make it look so tempting…and fun! We may need to try it after all!
Your post brought back so many wonderful memories. I need to figure a way to get the whole family camping soon. My son is going to Webelos woods with Dad this Fall. The little guys and I may have a back yard campout :)
I can’t wait to take my little one camping. We’ve never been; we don’t even have a backyard to do a pseudo-camping adventure! My husband is a camping-phobe, by the way.
Great ideas for a camping trip! I don’t have any kids but I think my boyfriend will enjoy it just as much as your kids.
I just want to know that cute child really riding boat
Oooh, yeah, lanterns and flashlights! I’m going to pack every one we have. THe kids will love that!
Thanks!
Enjoy!
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