by Jessica A. Tucker

Created on: June 02, 2010   Last Updated: July 11, 2010

With the use of a little imagination and willingness to participate, there are plenty of activities to entertain kids in camp, at least, until dinner. Activities will, of course, vary with age and capabilities of each individual child.

Safety for children in camp

The most important topic to cover when considering activities with kids while camping is safety. As camping is usually done is remote, wilderness areas children need to be accounted for at all times and should not be left unsupervised. First aid kits should always be kept on hand, and a discussion about safety in the wilderness should be had with all children in the camp. Hand held radios are also a great idea to have for communication between adventuring children and guardians.

Getting children involved

One of the first activities that every child in camp can be entertained with is by offering a helping hand around camp. There is nothing better to fill time in camp than by collecting your firewood for the night, catching dinner, or helping out with the many other duties that must be taken care of while spending time in camp. A great way to entertain the kids in camp is to assign each child with a responsibility that meets their individual capability.

Nature’s Playground

What should be the most entertaining activity for kids in camp is, simply, the adventure that comes along with spending time in the splendid, great outdoors. In combination with a little imagination, there are countless entertaining activities for kids in camp. However, depending on level of supervision available for the kids, children should be manned with a walkie talkie, given a good chat about safety and a boundary to stay within on their adventure before leaving camp.

If the camp is in close proximity to a river or lake, fishing, gold panning, and the many other activities that come along with water can also be entertaining activities for kids in camp.

A treasure hunt can be a wonderful way to enhance a nature walk for all the kids, young and old. Give children a list of “treasures” to recover along the way and after the walk everyone can take a look at the treasures that were discovered. This activity is also a great way for children to learn about paying attention to the little details and the importance of thinking outside the box.

Journalling about the camping adventure is also another activity that, although the children may not be too enthusiastic about at the time, will

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