Do you have a favorite camping story? Maybe you have a story that you would consider more of a camping nightmare? Regardless of whether it is good or bad~ if you have ever been camping with your family, you have some wonderful memories!
My family grew up camping…every….single….weekend! You don’t see families camping as much these days. Sports and other summer activities have become more popular and occupy most of the summer days. While I love all of these options for kids today, I sure do miss the family togetherness of a good ‘ole camping trip!
Well, if you are one of those families that has a summer calendar jam packed with summer camps, sports, and family vacations, maybe you can plan a “camping day” with your kiddos like my daughter did.
How to Create Your Own Camping Site:
She set up the kid’s tent along with their camping chairs, added a couple of logs with a battery operated candle nestled in them to create the “fire” and engaged the kids in their own camping experience….right in the middle of their living room!
They enjoyed s’mores (which she toasted over a candle) and drinking juice from their own canteens. Their Chuckwagon meal consisted of a frozen breakfast bowl set in a tin tray for the “camping look.”
The kids also enjoyed making their own binoculars (with a little help from mom.) These were made from toilet paper rolls, construction paper, yarn and a little glue (the glue is definitely where help from mom comes in.)
You can even have a supply of stickers and crayons so they can decorate them to their liking (this can even help with arguments of which ones belong to whom!)
So why not have a little “camping” fun with your kids or grandkids. A camper or tent is not in your future? No problem! Traveling to a lake or mountain does not fit in your calendar? No problem! You don’t even have to buy coolers and fill them with all the camping necessities. You can still give your children the camping experience by setting up a fun-filled day right at your own home!
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I remember the weekend camping trips. Great idea for the kids.
Such a fun idea! I love this