Camping holidays are a fantastic way for children to enjoy the outdoors and have an adventure. Setting up a tent, sleeping under the stars, and exploring nature provide endless entertainment and opportunities for learning.
Here are some of the key reasons why camping is such great fun.
Freedom to Explore
One of the best things about camping is the freedom it gives children to explore. Campsites are often set in woodlands, by rivers or near beaches, allowing kids to roam freely within the safe confines of the site.
They can climb trees, paddle in streams, search for creepy crawlies and more. This sense of freedom and adventure is thrilling for children.
Campfire Fun
Gathering around a campfire is always a highlight on a camping trip. Kids love cooking sausages and marshmallows over the flickering flames.
As the night sets in, they can sing songs, tell stories and play games. Campfires often burn late, allowing children to feel like they’re staying up extra late!
Sleeping in Tents
What child doesn’t love sleeping in a tent? The novelty of inflated air beds, cosy sleeping bags and lying snuggled up as the wind buffets the canvas is always exciting.
Kids feel more grown up and independent staying in their own little camp bedroom. Fairy lights add a magical touch too.
Learning Survival Skills
Camping lets children try out ‘adult’ tasks like putting up tents, starting fires, cooking on camp stoves and more. They’ll love learning how to use camping gear properly and safely.
Navigating back to tents from the wash facilities and gaining confidence being out in the dark are great skills too. These are useful skills to learn if you are fostering children with Fostering People.
Close to Nature
A huge appeal of camping is being immersed in nature and wildlife. Kids can get hands-on learning about plants, trees, insects, birds and animals.
They’ll come home full of facts and with a greater appreciation of the natural world. Just remember the bug spray!
Water Fun
Campsites often have swimming pools, water parks or are located near rivers, lakes or the coast.
This allows children to enjoy all kinds of water fun like swimming, canoeing, kayaking or paddling. Jumping into cool water on a hot day is always a thrill too.
Meeting New Friends
Campsites have a lovely social atmosphere with children often making new friends. Kids can buddy up with those of a similar age and enjoy group play.
Screen-Free Fun
Time away from screens like phones, tablets and games consoles allows children to use their imagination and enjoy more traditional forms of play.
They’ll be kept busy with outdoor games, ball sports, reading, drawing and other screen-free fun. Some downtime from tech is great for kids.
New Foods
Cooking on gas stoves or the campfire means kids can try fun camping food like BBQs, foil parcels, beans and hotdogs. And they’re guaranteed to love toasted marshmallows too! Preparing food together teaches cooking skills too.
Quality Family Time
Camping provides the perfect opportunity for quality family bonding away from everyday stresses and distractions. Simple pleasures like playing cards, reading stories aloud and singing songs bring children and parents closer. Mealtimes together and sharing a tent strengthen connections.
Camping holidays provide endless fun and adventure for children. The great outdoors is their playground where they can explore, learn and make magical memories to treasure forever.
