Hints tips and ideas of “things to do with the kids” while camping with the kids. Having a plan of things to do makes for a more enjoyable camping holiday for the whole family.
We advise that you research the area you are planning to visit for your family camping trip before you leave. With easy internet and time to think this is often the best time.
Make a list and get the kids involved in the planning so they have things to look forward to to keep the camping trip fun for the kids.
Things to do: Days Out and Outings With The Kids
Some ideas for days out with the kids…
Zoos and Wildlife Parks
Museums
Theme Parks
Beaches
Swimming pools
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We all have to work to a budget and not everything has to cost money once your have pitched your tent, caravan or motorhome.
Things to do: during the day
Here are some ideas of things to do with the kids during the day
Kids need to burn off energy
Bikes rides your own or hire bikes
Take the kids for walks and wildlife trails
Day on the beach (remember hats and suncream!)
Run some fun competitions for the kids:
Drawing competitions
Photo competitions for the older ones
Treasure hunts
Eye spy
20 Questions
Building or making things (e.g. sand castles, boats from sticks, kite making, arts and crafts)
“Ready stead cook” (greens and reds team)
Play some games
Football
Kite flying
Hide and seek
40 40 see you
Rounders
Your “It” (catch)
Things to do: In the Evening
After a busy day kids need to wind down. A board game if great family time and far better than the kids off on their own playing video games (again!).
Board games such as:
Monopoly
Chess
Drafts
Pictionary (Family Edition)
Trivial Pursuit (Family Edition)
Twister
Scrabble
Card Games
Sevens
Snap
Top Trumps
Other Games
Charades (guess the movie, book or TV program one of the players is acting or miming clues about)
So when your planning your next camping holiday with the kids you’ll be able to find the best campsites for kids listed here on Camping With The Kids.
