| Camping is fun as it is your opportunity to break | | | | time. Prior to the game, just warn the kids on the |
| away from the hectic routine of city life. Imagine | | | | type of things that they should avoid, such as |
| being able to breathe the fresh air while at the | | | | poison ivy, sumac, oak and other prickly plants |
| same time releasing and submitting yourself | | | | that might be lurking in the woods. Also, you have |
| completely to nature. Besides adults, kids also | | | | to be sure that you teach your kids how to read |
| enjoy going camping outdoors. However if your | | | | maps. That could also be a different game and will |
| camping trip takes too long, they might get bored | | | | be discussed below. |
| after a few days away from their television and | | | | 6. Teach your kids how to read maps and |
| computer. That could spell disaster. Don't fret | | | | compasses. Educate them on the importance of |
| though, below are 10 camping activities that would | | | | navigation and explore the forest with them using |
| surely keep them entertained and occupied. | | | | the maps and compasses. Show them the |
| 1. Get wet and go splashing. If you cannot find a | | | | location that they are at now on the map and |
| good swimming spot, normally most of the | | | | where you guys are going. Get them to notice |
| camping parks would suggest where you could | | | | anything significant on your path, such as a tree |
| find a good and safe spot for you to swim, either | | | | with a weird shape or something that is out of |
| a big lake or a small brook. Some of them might | | | | the ordinary to identify. This should go hand in |
| have their own swimming pools. Avoid the | | | | hand with your scavenger hunt. |
| swimming pool at all costs and go swimming in a | | | | 7. What's camping without a campfire? This is a |
| lake amidst nature. The experience that you'll get | | | | must to every camper out there. Your camping |
| is indescribable. Some camping parks would offer | | | | experience would not be complete without a |
| a boat rental service, where you could rent a | | | | campfire. This should be done at the end of the |
| boat or canoe for a small fee. Your kids will have | | | | day before you go to sleep. Telling each other |
| a blast. A word of caution, never leave your kids | | | | scary stories and jokes is recommended. Also, |
| swimming by themselves. Be watchful at all times. | | | | don't forget to bring a guitar and sing songs |
| 2. Rent a bike and go biking together. Most | | | | around the campfire. Other activities you can do |
| camping sites have biking trails for you and your | | | | around the campfire is to play word games and |
| family to explore. Be adventurous. Riding bicycles | | | | riddles while roasting your favourite marshmallows |
| is very enjoyable as you are able to enjoy the | | | | and hotdogs. |
| beautiful scenery. Ride slow and make sure that | | | | 8. Another night activity that you can do is to |
| everybody is not left behind. Bring a map with | | | | watch the stars in the sky. This is both fun and |
| you and plan your biking trip adventure before | | | | educational. Get everyone to lie on an open field |
| making the trip so that you know exactly where | | | | and appreciate the free light show in the sky. You |
| you are heading and where you want to be. Plan | | | | can also bring a star chart and try to discover the |
| your time properly, so that you would be able to | | | | famous constellations and other heavenly bodies. |
| make the whole trip and back to your camp | | | | If you're lucky, you might catch a shooting star. |
| before it gets dark. | | | | Don't forget to make your wish though. |
| 3. Go bird and animal watching. Most forest parks | | | | 9. This next game is frowned upon by some |
| and camping sites have brochures or leaflets | | | | campers, but you should bathe in the rain when it |
| about the different types of animals that can be | | | | rains. This is recommended if the weather is not |
| found around the area that are worth watching | | | | cold. Otherwise you might get sick. It's sort of |
| and to look out for. A fun thing to do is to buy | | | | depressing when it rains when you are out |
| books on wild animals before your camping trip | | | | camping. Rather than complaining about it, take |
| and play a game with your children and see who | | | | the opportunity to have fun in the rain and enjoy |
| can spot the animals first. Just be sure that you | | | | mother earth's natural shower. Not recommended |
| keep your children at a safe distance. | | | | when there is thunder and lightning. |
| 4. Play outdoor games such as tug-o-war or the | | | | 10. Just simply enjoy the moment and relax. It |
| classic sack race or just plain tag. Children love | | | | might not be a big hit with the kids but it is the |
| these games, especially when they're playing | | | | most appropriate time to bond with your family |
| these games in the woods. Make sure that you | | | | and enjoy everyone's company. Take your time |
| are playing in a clear area to avoid unwanted | | | | to enjoy the nature, it's not everyday your family |
| accidents and also avoid making loud noises that | | | | get to enjoy this holiday. |
| might disturb other campers and especially the | | | | There are many other outdoor activities that you |
| wildlife. | | | | could enjoy doing when you go out camping. By |
| 5. Go on a scavenger hunt. Who doesn't love to | | | | no means that the 10 activities discussed above |
| go on such quests and adventures. What's good | | | | are complete. The most important thing to |
| about a scavenger hunt is that it involves the | | | | remember is to enjoy your time with your family. |
| physical, which means you'll get yourself and your | | | | It's not everyday that you get this kind of |
| kids to exercise while having fun at the same | | | | opportunity. So, enjoy! |