Camping with kids

Everything you need to know about camping with kids (including babies and toddlers!) Checklists, fun camping activities, and more!

Camping Wordsearch Printable (Free Puzzle for Kids)

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If you’re looking for a fun camping word search printable for kids, you’re in the right place! This free camping puzzle is a great quiet activity for camping trips, classrooms, or rainy days at the campsite. Download the printable below and let kids search for camping-themed words like tent, campfire, lantern, and trail. Free Easy Camping Word Search Printables I created a couple levels of difficulty for these, as well as a color or black and white option in the PDF. I keep a couple of them stocked in my … Read more

Campsite Critters – *Funnest* New Campground Trend (+Printable Inserts)

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camp critter printable insert

As a mom of three kids, I just *have* to share this fun emerging trend for campground camping – hiding and finding Campsite Critters! There’s a Facebook group for it as well as more and more people participating by the day – so keep reading to see how you can get involved! What are Campsite Critters? Campsite Critters are small cute animal toys (usually with a note!) hidden around campsites for kids to find. If you have kids, then you KNOW how hyped up finding something like this will make … Read more

Glowing Paper Campfire Craft

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campfire craft idea with ripped paper and light

Get ready to kick up your camping game a notch with this fun and easy campfire craft tutorial. Whether you’re a little or big kid, tearing up paper is just plain fun… and happens to be the main part of todays craft. Perfect for a themed party, a school project, or even just to feed your love for camping. Let’s gather our crafting supplies and dive right in, shall we? How To Make This Cute Campfire Craft Always use what you have laying around first – for example, I happened … Read more

Best Camping Baby Monitor for Outdoor Families (Roar Outdoors Review 2026)

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rechargable outdoor baby monitor for the outdoors

Picture this: it’s 9pm at the campsite, the kids are finally asleep in the camper, the fire is going, and your friends or partner are all gathered around it. But you’re stuck inside listening for the baby – again – because your regular monitor doesn’t reach and the child unit has to stay plugged in. That was us for years. And it’s exactly the problem the Roar Outdoor Baby Monitor was built to solve. After 7 years of wrestling with corded monitors and dead batteries on camping trips, I was … Read more

31 Best Outdoor Toys for Teenagers (2026 Gift Guide)

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Updated by Stacy Bressler March 2026 Finding an outdoor gift that a teenager will actually use – and not roll their eyes at – is genuinely hard. Too babyish and it sits in a corner. Too boring and it never leaves the box. Too expensive and it feels like pressure. This list cuts through all of that. These are 31 outdoor toys and gifts that active teens genuinely get excited about, organized by type so you can find what fits your teen and your budget fast. Prices range from under … Read more

30+ Best Outdoor Gifts for Teens in 2023

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Last Updated: Oct 18, 2023 Do you have an outdoorsy teen in your life who needs a gift for a birthday, Christmas, or just ‘cause? Maybe they love camping, hiking, fishing, or rock climbing. Or maybe your teen just loves to spend time outside at any chance they can get. Whatever activity they’re into, it can be hard to find the perfect outdoor gift that you know your teen will love. But fret no further, I’ve created this gift guide of over 30 gifts. I’ve got everything on here from … Read more

11 RV Kids Bunk Room Ideas PERFECT for Families!

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So you got the perfect RV that includes bunkroom – now how do you make it a perfect spot for the kids? It’s hard to balance functionality and style sometimes, especially in a small area such as an RV or a camper. With 3 kids myself, I LOVE seeing and sharing ideas on how to convert the bunk space into a super functional but FUN area (that has more uses than just sleeping!) The age of your kids is SUPER important when planning your space – IE, a younger kiddo … Read more

12 Best Sun Hats for Kids (2022) No Sunburn This Summer!

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camping bingo fun activity while camping with the kdis

Looking for the best sun hats for kids? Well, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve rounded up some of the cutest and most stylish sun hats for your little one to keep them looking cool and protected from the sun this summer.  From classic bucket hats to trendy fedoras, there’s sure to be a perfect sun hat for every child out there. So stop depending on cheap drugstore sunscreen (that stuff is no bueno) to protect their faces and shop for a stylish sun hat instead – your kiddo … Read more

11 Special Needs Camping Tips for Families with Kids

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11 tips to camping with special needs kids

Life with Jonah is always an adventure. Like any adventure, there is good and bad. Jonah helping me carry firewood is good. Jonah naked on the jump pillows in front of what felt like a thousand other parents and campers bad. Funny but bad. We have been blessed with four awesome children (Julian 12, Jonah 10, Juniper 7, and Josalyn 4). Jonah was diagnosed with Autism shortly after his 4th birthday. He’s unpredictable, impulsive, and has a laugh that will turn any frown upside down.  I’ve taken Jonah tent camping … Read more

Camping in a Yurt: The Ultimate Guide for Families

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If you’re looking for a new camping experience that is different than camping in a tent, camping in a yurt may be the perfect option for you ! Yurts are becoming more and more popular, and for good reason. They offer all of the fun of camping with some extra amenities that make it a bit more comfortable. In this blog post, we will give you an overview of what to expect when camping in a yurt with your family. We’ll also provide some tips on what to pack so … Read more