With surprise wildlife spotting and roasting marshmallows on the fire, camping can be a wonderful activity to embark on a memorable and wild journey with family. With apps and online games becoming an insatiable craze with youthful individuals, it can be hard to get your kids to engage in what nature has to offer.
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Are you looking to get your kids excited about the adventurous world of camping? Here are a few tips and tricks to make your time in the wild fun and cool.
Have them get involved in the planning
Kids can often feel like they’re bound to go on an adventure, whether they agree or not. By having a say in certain aspects of the camping plans, children will feel like they have more control and have contributed to the journey ahead.
This will also fuel their excitement because they have had some say in factors, which makes them feel part of a team. Here are a few things you can ask your little ones to assist in:
- Location (such as a fantastic South African national park)
- Outdoor activities
- Campside menu
- Board Games
If you’re looking to get them more excited about the prospect of camping, you could also adjust their schedule to “holiday” rules, which gives them certain perks. With an hour later bedtime or helping to assist with what dessert they get to chow down on in the woods, your excitement for camping could be ignited.
Teach them something new
Without the constant exposure to bright screens and colorful online games, children could potentially find it boring in nature if they don’t find it stimulating enough. This would be the perfect opportunity to get them involved in outdoor activities that teaches them survival skills.
From learning the fundamentals of fishing to the correct way to arrange feather stick firelights, there are a number of educational and fun skills for the little ones to participate in. If you don’t possess the skills yourself, this is also the perfect opportunity to get acquainted and learn a new handy trick.
Get involved in outdoor hobbies together
The great thing about kids is that they are often fascinated by the world and its inner workings. Be sure to take note what your child asks when they are in nature and be sure to incorporate activities around their interests.
If they ask about the stars, take a portable telescope and star guide in order to spend the night identifying them together. This would also be applicable for a number of things: plants, animals, rocks, etc.
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