20+ Camping Activities Your Kids Will Love

My family is going camping this summer. And, while I am the first one to admit I don’t love camping, I actually do like it. Especially the camping activities.

I grew up going camping as a kid, so it’s not like I never had the opportunity. The number one reason I don’t like it is because of the fact that I have to sleep there. All the other parts of camping I love. 

I love the setting up of camp, and the campfires, and food when you’ve been outside all day and everything tastes good. I love spending time out in nature with my kids, and I love s’mores.

Camping is just not my favorite when it comes to sleep, but that’s not camping’s fault.

That’s my fault. I’m a horrible sleeper no matter where I try to sleep (even in my own bed). But, what better thing to do as a family activity than to go outside in nature, and spend some quality time together.

If you’re like me though and not a huge camper, that’s OK. This list of camping activities is more about thinking about camping than anything.

You don’t have to camp at all in fact to do these fun summer activities for kids. Dream about camping without actually going camping. Or get ready for a fun camping trip with some of these make believe camping activities.

Artsy Crafty Mom – Mini Camping Set with Sticks and Paper

Gift of Curiosity – Camping Do-a-Dot Printables

B Inspired Mama – Camping Sensory Play

Glued to My Crafts – Popsicle Stick Tent Craft

And Next Comes L – Camping Themed iSpy Printable

Arts n Crackers – Play Campfire with Smores and Hot Dogs Activity

Pre-K Pages – Dramatic Play Camping

There’s Just One Mommy – Duct Tape Sit Upon Craft

Desert Chica – DIY Solar Oven Smores Experiment

Glued to My Crafts – Campfire Handprint Craft

Play Dough to Plato – Camping Story Stones

Gluesticks and Gumdrops – Camping Bingo Printable

Pink Oatmeal – Camping Yoga

Jadroo – Camping Sensory Bin

Glued to My Crafts – Popsicle Stick Smores Craft

Crafts by Amanda – Colorful Walking Stick

The Craft Train – Small World Camping Set

There’s Just One Mommy – Doll-Sized Camp Fire

Where Imagination Grows – Outdoor Pretend Play Camping

Pre-K Pages – DIY Lantern Craft for Dramatic Play Camping

Do you love camping? Hate it? Are you going camping this summer? Let me know in the comments!