Families get the opportunity to reconnect with each other and the beautiful nature around them by spending time outdoors. Parents will love the peaceful break from the demands of the modern world while children will find that entertainment does in fact exist outside of their electronic devices. Just about every family can use a fun camping trip to relax and strengthen bonds with one another!

Family Bonding

Activities like camping, hiking, biking, and becoming involved with Scouting allows children the valuable opportunity to reconnect with their families while experiencing nature.

Healthy Benefits

If you love spending time outdoors, then you’ll be happy to know that your health can improve from getting outside! Research shows that spending time outdoors can increase Vitamin D levels, decrease risks of depression, speed the recovery of certain injuries, and regulate the body’s natural sleep pattern.

Reconnect with each other!

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Memories created on family camping trips stay with children well into adulthood. Here are some tips that families with young children should know to make the best out of their outdoor excursion.

Depending on the children’s ages, involve them in just about everything!

• Their minds are like sponges, and they’ll love learning a whole new skillset.
• Have them help or watch closely when packing, pitching the tent, building the campfire, and making camp meals.

Plan games and fun activities to keep them entertained!

• Keep children engaged and include enough outdoor toys (like disc golf and others that are easy to pack) and flashlights.
• Some campsites offer canoeing, rock climbing, zip-lining, and more activities!
• Connect with one another and have story time around the campfire. Give the children the tasks of coming up with a skit or providing entertainment after dinner.

Get gear made for children!

Kids will be excited about camping after learning about the outdoors in Camp Out! The Ultimate Kids’ Guide. Perfect for children ages 7 and up, this book has 256 pages of tips, tricks, fun facts, camp stories, and outdoor recipes. Browse our special selected family camping list to find that Scoutshop.org has everything your need to prepare for an unforgettable family camping trip!