Camping Trip

Take a short camping trip and involve the children in choosing the spot, pitching camp and planning a calm evening outdoors.

Suitable for

Age: 4–12 years
Group size: 1–2 children
Place: Outdoors
Equipment: tent, sleeping mats and sleeping bags, weather-appropriate clothing, torch

Duration: 120–720 minutes · Energy level: Medium

1
Choose an open, easy-to-manage site and agree how long the trip will last.
2
Pack together and give the children a few light items to look after.
3
Find level ground and let the children help with poles, pegs and sleeping mats.
4
Prepare a simple meal or evening snack and pack all rubbish away.
5
Take a short exploring walk close to camp before arranging the sleeping spaces.
6
Pack the camp away together and check the site before leaving.

Pitch the tent in the garden so anyone can move indoors if they want to stop.
Make it a daytime trip with a tent break and no overnight stay.
Give older children a simple packing list and responsibility for one part of camp.

Let an adult choose the site and monitor the weather and temperature, with a simple plan for returning home if the trip needs to end early.

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