50 camping ideas to make it easier (and more fun!) to camp with kids.
Camping with kids can be a little challenging but it’s much easier when you’re prepared with a few tried and true camping ideas just for kids.
“Let’s go camping” is one of my favorite things to hear (and since we live where the weather is beautiful all year long we can go camping pretty much anytime). Lucky us!
I did a little internet searching and Pinterest digging and came up with an incredible camping resource. I found so many yummy camping recipes, activities to keep the kids busy, tips for successful camping, DIY supplies, and even supplies I would love to buy that I had to put all these camping ideas in one place!
Now I’m totally ready for the next time M and M yell “LET’S GO CAMPING!!!!”
(For tips on camping with toddlers click here.)
Yummy Camping Recipes
If you love the idea of cooking with real food while you camp kids check out The Camping Family Handbook. I’m a proud affiliate of Kitchen Stewardship.
- Rolo Marshmallows
- Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Foil Packs
- Broomstick Pies
- Fruit Cones healthy camping snack
- Skillet Nachos
- Walking Tacos (tacos in a bag)
- Eggs on the Grill
- BBQ Chicken Nachos
- Cheesy Dutch Oven Potatoes
- Breakfast Burritos
- BONUS! Campfire Churros
Fun Kid Activities Perfect for Camping
No list of camping ideas for kids would be complete without some fun activities. Make sure to include some camping themed yoga to your day. And to help make #5 even better, check out how to make bubbles.
- Glow in the Dark Baseball
- Firewood Building
- Target Practice
- Make a Compass
- Bubble Station
- Books about Camping
- Ring Toss
- Bean Bag Toss
- Camping with Kids (what to pack)
- Little Explorers
Awesome Camping Ideas and Tips for Camping with Kids
- How to Sleep Well in a Tent
- How to Make WaterProof Shoes
- Tick Safety
- How to Choose a Camping Tent
- How to Keep Food Cold While Camping
- Non-Toxic Fly Repellent
- How to Locate a Leak in an Air Mattress
- Home-Made Bug Spray
- Campsite Organization
- How to Treat and Avoid Poison Ivy
Camping Supplies to Make
- Ketchup bottle pancakes
- DIY Ladder Golf Game
- Bottle Cap Candles
- Camping Washing Machine
- Make your own mini spice containers
- PVC Tent Weights
- Glow in the Dark Pathway
- Tablecloth Anchor
- Mason Jar Oil Lamp
Camping Supplies to Buy (contains affiliate links)
- Portable Radio
- 10 must-have camping supplies (plus more in the comments)
- Portable Highchair
- Pack-Away Kitchen
- Hammock
- Disc Swing
- Cooking On A Stick: Campfire Recipes for Kids
- Portable Toilet
- Flashlight
- The Camper’s Journal
- Organic Brushing Rinse
- Mystical Fire
BONUS! Print, cut, and pack up these Camping Jokes and Camping Puns.
Your turn! What camping tips, activities, and supplies make camping more fun or easier for you?
Yoga mats are great for sleeping on hard ground and using at the beach sand doesn’t stick !
thanks for the tips , there are some tips that I know , but there are also new tips that I know , and very helpful.
I’m from the Indonesia , and in Indonesia sekai many beautiful places , especially for camping event . Juka you want to visit to Indonesia .
Awesome ideas, I am planning to make a trip for my kid with outdoor camping and cooking. Thank you so much for sharing this useful post !
Great guide! Inspires me to be doing an article on drip coffee makers for camping, as these come with some special requirements to make it even happen. Thanks!
Excellent lists! Thanks!
I shall reblog this for future reference.
Awesome to see the kids coming along in the outdoors! Thanks for the suggestions.
Excellent resource list. Especially like your section on fun activities for kids. You can never have enough things to do to keep them entertained.
cheers