15 Sweet Tips To Go Camping with Kids (And Not Stress About it!)

The Crazy Outdoor Mama The Crazy Outdoor Mama Learn more

Camping with kids can be so amazing – there is just something magical about letting everyone explore, disconnect from your normal life, and enjoy each other!

I’m going to simplify the whole process to you with some of the best tips and tricks to really enjoy camping with your kids (and why it’s worth going… don’t worry, you will end up relaxing!)

Write it down on something and tape that to the door so that there’s no way you can miss it and forget it! When camping with kids, pack what you can ahead of time When camping with kids, pack what you can ahead of time Learn more

Specific kids camping checklist Specific kids camping checklist If this is your first time camping with kids, don’t go crazy like I did 3 kids ago and pack the whole darn house, then get to the campsite… and have nothing to do! Learn more

Alot of parents of younger children freak out about how naps or night time sleep will work when camping. Be real about kids sleep while camping Be real about kids sleep while camping Learn more

I have found some simple kid camp activities do pretty well in keeping them busy and happy while we get needed chores done! Make a game plan for kid occupying activities Make a game plan for kid occupying activities Learn more

Our standard camping meals tend to be easy and fun – bananna oatmeal pancakes in the morning, pb sandwiches for lunch, and hotdogs for dinner. Make kids camp meals fun and easy Make kids camp meals fun and easy Learn more

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