The great outdoors — whether you want to hone your survival skills, get away from it all, or simply spend some inexpensive quality time with the family — camping has something for everyone.
In order to make sure all of the members of your camping party have fun, it’s a good idea to come prepared with some activity plans and a few accessories to ensure the only slow moments in the trip happen on purpose.
Along with the following list of camping ideas, be sure to bring a good attitude and an open mind. Flexibility is usually the key to making any vacation a fantastic one.
One way to ensure everyone has a good time is to choose a campground with entertainment built in. Many locations offer a range of amenities to make your stay enjoyable and increase the likelihood that you will recommend it or visit again.
Although the amenities vary by park, here are a few of the most common ones:
Furthermore, if you intend to camp near a tourist location, such as a national park or an amusement park, there will plenty to fill your days.
Campgrounds that have a body of water, or are located near one, offer lots of fun options. Although some of these are appropriate in any type of water — such as ocean, lake, river, or pool — others are specific to a certain types.
The important thing is to get wet and have fun.
If you are unable to skip rocks, check out the following tutorial video before your next camping trip and impress your friends.
Playing games with your family or friends is a great way to bond while engaging in an enjoyable activity. Here are a few choices:
Some are great for expending some pent up energy outside; others are perfect for quiet time or play when it rains.
With a bit of organization, one game can last an entire day. It can also fill any times that the dreaded phrase, “I’m bored,” is uttered.
Sports come in a range of complexities and physical requirements.
Here are a few to choose from:
When picking a sport, it should be something in which the teams can be fairly evenly matched to ensure that everyone has a good time. That is the most important thing—fun.
Exploring the great outdoors is one of the main reasons that people go camping.
Not only is it fun, it is informative and relaxing, as well as provides pretty good exercise to work off the s’mores you are likely to be eating at night.
Here are a few options for inside a tent:
Try to vary indoor activities, it is very easy to get “stuck” in normal routines when the electronic devices come out and defeat the whole camping experience.
Often people see camping as a retreat from their normal, stressful life. It allows them to destimulate in a serene and relaxing environment.
Here are a few relaxing activities to explore:
With stars and campfires to light your activities, everything seems just a bit more exciting.
The options are nearly limitless and somehow take on a magical quality in the dark.
Having an over all goal to your camping trip makes spending your time and planning your other activities easier.
Here are some other innovative ideas:
It is sort of like having a mini job that helps provide structure.
With all of these different camping activities, it will be nearly impossible to become bored on your next outdoor vacation. In fact, the options are limited only by your imagination.
Please share with friends and family members who frequently go camping or are just looking for some fun new ideas. Most of these don’t even require camping to be enjoyed.
