10 Fun Things for Kids To Do On A Camping Trip

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10 Fun Things for Kids To Do On A Camping Trip

No doubt about it, camping trips are fun. A vacation in the wild outdoors, fresh air, roughing it can be such a fun break from the hectic routine of city life. There are great places to visit like the Wisconsin National Forest or go to North Carolina camping. You are only limited by your imagination.

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A lot of people think they cannot enjoy or even survive a camping trip because of kids. There are a lot of things to do while camping with the kids. Children can indeed add enjoyment to anybody's life, but to be honest, it is really hard to bring kids along on a camping trip.

Imagine having no television or computers to keep them busy (and quiet). For the average parent, that could spell disaster. Not to mention the sleeping arrangements. Having a good, inflatable Aerobed for Kids will help. But even without out it, you can use sleeping bags and still have a lot of fun. But you should not despair, there are many activities in the outdoors that can keep kids entertained during a camping trip. Invest in a book that covers all of the basics of surviving outdoors like the SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea and then go have some fun. Here are ten of them.

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lisasboutique wrote...

Camping with five boys is not my ideal holiday!! But camping in style I could handle. Does staying in a hotel count as camping!! Not sure how I would camp with five boys and one husband but we will try it soon as we are slowly building up all our camping gear to hit the great out doors. Thanks for this lens

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PaulaFarris wrote...

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Posted November 28, 2008

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EditorDave wrote...

Ants, flies, and mosquitos. Otherwise, it's fun.
Especially when you camp in style -- near a lake or river where you can fish for your meal. Camping and fishing with kids is a hoot!

Posted October 07, 2008

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Amkatee wrote...

This inspires me to take a mini vacation. I'm lucky to live near a great trout stream, so I need to get out there!

Posted September 13, 2008

1. Fun things to do while camping: Get wet and go splashing.

More likely, you would be able to find a nice swimming spot. Whether a big lake or a small brook, you are bound to locate a nice body of water to splash around and have wet fun. Swimming amidst nature can be so much more enjoyable than swimming in a man-made pool. Just be sure that the swimming hole you find is safe for people, normally camping parks would tell you which ones are good for dips and which ones are not. You will also want to do things safely and might want to spring for a book like, Teaching Swimming and Water Safety That way you can teach your children to be careful about swimming and diving. Of course, the basic rule is to never leave your kids swimming alone.

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2. Bike Together

Most camping sites have great bike trails. Riding bicycles is very fun when the view is great. It is faster and cooler than just traveling on foot. Make sure to bring a map and plan your trip so that you would not easily get lost. For young children, here is an excellent book that covers bike safety geared to their level, I'm Safe on My Bike (I'm Safe Series) For older children, you want to advise not to ride too fast, or you might leave each other behind, anyway, you would not be able to enjoy the scenery if you speed so much.

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3. Watch for birds and animals.

Most camping sites and forest parks have primers and leaflets about the various animals thriving in their area. You may also bring books like I'm Safe on My Bike (I'm Safe Series) for birds or if you want to learn more about wild animals bring a guide that is geared to your area. That way you'll know what you're looking at if you could spot something. Another great bird book that's very comprehensive is, Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America. For animals, try Exotic Animal Field Guide: Nonnative Hoofed Mammals in the United States or HarperCollins Complete North American Wildlife: A Photo Field Guide.

Try having a contest - the one who spots most kinds of animals wins. See the different animals that come out during the night compare them to those that come out during the day. Just keep your children from a safe distance so that they would not disturb the animals.

4. Play games in the outdoors.

It may be the classic sac race, tug-o-war, or just plain tag. Nothing beats the time-tested games when done in the woods. Just be sure to play games in a clear area to avoid accidents. Also, avoid creating so much noise so that you would not disturb the wildlife. There are some good books on games you can play while on your trip like 101 Family Vacation Games: Have Fun While Traveling, Camping, or Celebrating at Home.

5. Organize a scavenger hunt.

Kids love to go on quests and adventures. Scavenger hunts can be a great alternative to the role playing games kids play these days, not to mention that it is more physical, allowing your kids to exercise rather than just sit in front of the computer screen all day. Just be warn your kids about the many prickly plants that could be lurking in the woods, such as poison ivy, oak and sumac.

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Knowing how to read a map and a compass when in the woods is an invaluable skill that can get you home in one piece.

6. Learn how to read maps and compasses.

The great outdoors is a nice way to teach your children about navigation. Take out your map and compass while exploring the forest. Show your kids where you are in the map and show them where you are heading. This can also be done in conjunction with the scavenger hunt.

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7. Light a campfire.

Perhaps this is among the most awaited activities during camping. This can be the best way to end the day. Gather around the campfire to sing songs and tell stories (scary ones if you would like). Roast marshmallows and hotdogs. Play riddles and other word games.

Some Helpful Hints For Your Campfire

If you're going to use your campfire for cooking, bear in mind that embers produce steadier and more intense heat than flames. Cooking on open flame will only lead to a burned dinner. Let your fire burn down to hot embers before starting to cook your meal, and only add enough wood to the fire periodically to maintain your base of embers.

Hardwood (roughly, wood from deciduous trees) burns much cleaner, faster, brighter and hotter than softwood (roughly, wood from coniferous trees). Softwood also tends to hiss, spit and spark more than hardwood. Many campgrounds tend to sell softwood. Be aware of what you're using and plan your fire maintenance and cooking accordingly.

Keep your matches in a dry, waterproof container at all times.

Firelighters are darn handy things. These are items that will generally ignite even when soaking wet. You can purchase high-quality firelighters in camping supply stores, or make your own.

To make your own firelighters, you will need paraffin wax (available in any store that sells canning supplies), a cardboard egg carton, and sawdust or tiny, thin wood shavings.

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heehaw wrote...

swamp thing will be scary i guess.

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Creepy, crawly things that go bump in the night....

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8. Watch the stars & Make Popcorn: Silly Outdoor Things to do with Kids

This is another night activity that can be both fun and educational. You may just simply lie on the grand and appreciate the free light show in the sky, or you may bring out a star chart and look for famous constellations and other heavenly bodies. Be sure to make and eat popcorn. Look for shooting stars and make your wish. Get your kids involved and informed with Janice VanCleave's Astronomy for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments that Really Work (Science for Every Kid Series)

9. Bathe in the rain.

The weather can be unpredictable in many places, you cannot expect to have clear and sunny skies all the time. But do not pout if the rain does pour. You can have fun playing in the rain and enjoy mother earth's natural shower. Just be careful not to go out when there is thunder and lightning.

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What's The One Thing That Get's On Your Nerves When Camping With The Kids?

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1. Fun things to do while camping: Get wet and go splashing.

What's The Most Important Thing To Remember When Camping With The Kids?

Most Important thing To remember when camping

2. Bike Together

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3. Watch for birds and animals.

4. Play games in the outdoors.

5. Organize a scavenger hunt.

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6. Learn how to read maps and compasses.

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7. Light a campfire.

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8. Watch the stars & Make Popcorn: Silly Outdoor Things to do with Kids

9. Bathe in the rain.

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