Fun Ways to Enjoy Camping with Your Family
Whether you are camping inside, in the back yard, or roughing it in the wilderness, camping creates fun memories that can last a lifetime! Those nostalgic childhood memories of camping with family is something many parents want to recreate for their own children. Camping in the wilderness is a great way to get out into nature, but it may not be for everyone. Even if you are pitching a tent indoors, the family time spent together is a bonding experience your children will cherish.
It doesn’t take much to make a family camping trip fun! Some singing around the fire or S’mores from the microwave can have the family up laughing together all night! Here are three entertaining ideas to have a fun time while camping everyone will love!
Sing Songs Together
You don’t have to have the best singing voice or be an expert guitarist to have a fun time singing with your family. If someone in the family plays an instrument, have them break it out! If not, grab a simple tambourine or even just clap together to make a rhythm you can all sing to. This is a great time to share a piece of your childhood with your children! Pick some songs you remember singing when you were a kid. If you don’t have any you know here is a fun song the kids will love:
Campfire, Campfire
(To the tune of Pat a Cake)
Campfire Campfire toast me a s’more
Graham crackers chocolate but we need more
Toast it and roast it and get it just right
Put it on the cracker for a toasty delight!
Make Yummy Treats
One fun part of camping everyone enjoys is the delicious treats! S’mores are a classic and you do not have to have a campfire to make them! An easy way to make a s’more indoors is in the microwave or air fryer. For the microwave, just put a graham cracker on a plate with a piece of chocolate on top, then a marshmallow. Heat it in the microwave for about ten seconds, then take it out and top it with a graham cracker! Super easy and perfect for a night of camping! Another fun classic for a camping trip is Jiffy Popcorn! These also do not need to be cooked over a fire, you can cook them right on the stove!
Telling Stories
Sitting together in a tent and sharing stories is a great way to have fun while camping! You can share scary stories, or cherished memories from when you camped as a kid. If you are not the best at coming up with stories, that’s ok too! Pick up some camping books and take turns reading together! Kids love breaking out flashlights, this is the perfect way to incorporate using a flashlight into your night of camping! “Llama Llama Loves Camping” and “S is for S’more” are two books the little ones will love! “Are You Afraid of The Dark” is a great book for the older kids who are wanting something a little scarier.
You don’t spend a lot of money or travel far to create lasting memories for your children. Simply spending time together, sharing stories, and having heartfelt conversations can show your kids you enjoy spending time with them and make them feel special.
So, what are some activities your family enjoys while camping? Are there any traditions you have or special songs your kids love to sing? Let us know some ways you have had fun on your family camping trip!