21 Easy Kids Camping Activities

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Keep a kid busy while family camping with these fun camping activity ideas! Learn more

These will work for kids of all ages, though it’s primarily for the younger crowd. We’ll check out some fun camping crafts, easy snack options, and little chores to help around camp! Learn more

Use a checklist both for yourself and so that your kiddos can see what it takes to create these special moments.

Pack crayons and some paper so that everyone can create nature rubbings at camp!

I was pretty overjoyed when he entertained himself for over half an hour just digging around with his shovel and dump truck!

A 5-gallon bucket is often heavy enough that they cannot tip it over, but if you’re concerned, just put some heavy rocks at the bottom!

Assign some simple chores to keep younger kids busy around camp!

Even if you don’t actually need it moved, it really helps to involve them and make them feel like they are helping you rather than getting in the way!

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21 Easy Kids Camping Activities

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Use a checklist both for yourself and so that your kiddos can see what it takes to create these special moments.

Let them get involved in packing for the camp trip

Let them get involved in packing for the camp trip

Pack crayons and some paper so that everyone can create nature rubbings at camp!

Take some nature rubbings from around camp

Take some nature rubbings from around camp

I was pretty overjoyed when he entertained himself for over half an hour just digging around with his shovel and dump truck!

Dig a hole and create a “Dig Site” for your kids in your campground!

Dig a hole and create a “Dig Site” for your kids in your campground!

A 5-gallon bucket is often heavy enough that they cannot tip it over, but if you’re concerned, just put some heavy rocks at the bottom!

Bring a 5-gallon bucket to keep kids splashing at camp

Bring a 5-gallon bucket to keep kids splashing at camp

Assign some simple chores to keep younger kids busy around camp!

Assign some simple chores to keep younger kids busy around camp!

Even if you don’t actually need it moved, it really helps to involve them and make them feel like they are helping you rather than getting in the way!

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