Camping Fun for Kids - Printable Scavenger Hunt and Kid Fun Packing List
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Plan ahead for a fun time and a great scavenger hunt when camping with kids!
Having a great vacation doesn't just happen on its own. Plan ahead for a fun time camping. My family went camping at camp grounds when I was a kid, and I camp now with my children. Here are some tips for packing what you need for a great time, and a printable scavenger hunt for an afternoon of fun.
Kids need to be entertained - even when on a restful vacation, but it does not take much. A lot of the time, you can tote along some common things you already have, even things you have had forever, and the kids will find new life in them. You will see that when in a different context (such as a campground) those simple things come to life.
Kids need to be entertained - even when on a restful vacation, but it does not take much. A lot of the time, you can tote along some common things you already have, even things you have had forever, and the kids will find new life in them. You will see that when in a different context (such as a campground) those simple things come to life.
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Important!
Rain or Shine ...
The kids are depending on you to keep them entertained... Even when you just want to relax - So be ready !
Scavenger Hunt
Here is a FREE PRINTABLE Scavenger Hunt
Click Here to Print this Scavenger Hunt and take it with you, and it can entertain your kids for hours!
- Bottle Cap
- 5 Acorns
- 4 Pine Needles
- 2 Large Pinecones
- 3 Tiny Pinecones
- Stick in the shape of a "Y"
- Stick in the shape of a "C"
- Twig with a knot tied in it
- Wildflower
- Rock - Triangle Shaped
- Rock - Perfect Circle Shaped
- Rock - Shiny
- Rock - Smooth
- Fern
- Feather
- Piece of Birch Tree Bark
- 2 Clovers
- 1 Whole Leaf (with no Rips,Tears or Holes)
- 1 log of Firewood (to be used at tonight's campfire)
- 1 Stick - Taller than you (to roast marshmallows later tonight)
- 2 Berries (DO NOT EAT ANY !!!)
- Blade of Grass 3 inches long
- Chunk of Moss
- 2 Candy wrappers
- Plastic Fork (or spoon)
Easy Video on how to make a campfire
This video gives you all the info you need to look smart at the campground, and start a good campfire for your family. Your friends, kids and family will be very impressed with how well you put it together and keep it going !
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Things You May Already Have and Should Pack
When going to a campground, you really do not need to buy much - the things you already have can keep them busy - especially those things that they don't use everyday. Leave the electronics home, and bring out the active and social toys!
- Jump Rope
- Balls (all and any kind !)
- Frisbee
- Deck of Cards
- UNO Cards
- Board Game
- Printed Scavenger List
- Bike and Helmet
- Paint
- Glue
- Bucket (for caught nature - i.e. salamanders)
- Coloring Books or Activity Books and Markers (or Crayons)
- Fishing Pole
- Remote Control Car or Boat (or helicopter/plane if you have them)
- Bathing Suits/Towels/Floatables
- Books (of interest and readable for the kids)
- Music
- Magnifying Glass
- 2 way phones AKA 2 way radios (or walkie talkies) - they are fun, and also provide communication when the kids are away from campsite.
- Glow Sticks - for fun, but also for safety. With glow sticks on, you can spot your kid in the dark!
- Sidewalk Chalk (can usually get a pack at the dollar store if you don't have it)
- Bubbles ! (they never use them at home- but will love them there !)
- Tonka Trucks
Simple, Classic, Active Toys
You didn't bring them camping just so they could sit in the woods while they play their Nintendo DS, right? The whole point is they they get active in the great outdoors. Simple active toys, often overlooked at home, can be big hits when camping.
Rory's Story Cubes
At the picnic table, on the beach, or by the campfire, just toss Rory's Story Cubes and use your imagination to create a story.
Rory's Story Cubes
Amazon Price: $2.90 (as of 05/29/2012)
These cubes are so simple and fun. The whole family can play along (even the little ones who can't read). Your sure to have some great family times with these cubes and a few chuckles too.
A Few Great Things to Pack
Entertainment You Can Pack
Some of my Favorite "Camping with Kids" Links
You might also find these links helpful planning your camping trip .
- Games and Ideas for Camping that do not require any supplies !
- Ideas for games kids will love - when camping!
- Kids Safety Tips for Camping
- A few things to think of for safety for your kids when camping
- Family Fun at the Campground
- More fun activities
- Campfire Cooking
- Campfire Cooking Recipes for Grill, Grate, or Dutch Oven
3D Woodcraft Projects
Having some things your little ones can do indoors is a good idea in the case of rain. Woodcraft kits like this one are very reasonably priced and require no tools for assembly. They come in flat sheets so they are small to pack, but very impressive once finished. These are good for kids 10 and up, or a little younger if they do a lot of kits with instructions. My boy loves putting together lego sets, so naturally he also loves doing kits like this, and he was able to put together one of the large ship ones almost completely by himself at 8.
Campfire Stories
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CreativeArtist May 28, 2012 @ 9:51 am | delete
- Cool ideas for a fun camping trip! A scavenger hunt is such a great idea.
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mihgasper
May 23, 2012 @ 4:04 pm | delete
- Camping should be all about fun!
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KateHon
May 6, 2012 @ 11:10 am | delete
- Do you have to be a kid to go on one of your scavenger hunts? They sound like so much fun! Loved this article!!
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MaggiePowell
May 3, 2012 @ 11:49 pm | delete
- great ideas... I like the scavenger hunts!
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jercow75
Apr 24, 2012 @ 11:57 pm | delete
- Great ideas to get ready for camping. Can't wait until summer.
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Need a standard packing list?
This is a page that I found that gives you the basics that everyone needs when camping!
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