Camping Activities for Kids: 20 Hands-On Projects to Explore Nature

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"Camping is an incredible way to bring the family together, but not everyone knows where to begin. Camping Activities for Kids is a treasure trove of resources for beginners to veteran explorers. From the basics of what to pack to deep nature connection activities, this guide has it all. I will continue to use it with my family, adventure after adventure." -- Paul Humes, parenting coach, outdoor educator, and founder of Wild Nature Play

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"My kids and I blasted through this book in a few days. The illustrations and helpful tips made it perfect for me to read with my 5 and 7 year olds and got them excited for the outdoors!" -- Brian Anderson, co-founder and executive director of Fathering Together

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"While camping with little kids might seem daunting at first, it can be surprisingly relaxing and fun once you get out there. Camping Activities for Kids gives families a plethora of fun activities to keep all ages engaged and involved in the experience. From weather to wild things, with this book you can keep the 'I'm bored' at bay and focus on the play" -- Shanti Hodges, founder of Hike it Baby and guide for Wild Utah Tours

Publisher Marketing:

Going on a camping trip? Encourage kids to explore like a scientist with an illustrated camping activity guide for ages 8 to 12.

Attention campers! Are you ready to think like a scientist and adventure like an explorer? This fun and interactive guide shows kids how to camp with an active mind for learning. They'll discover all the different items you need to go camping, the steps to building an awesome campsite, and how to make the most of exploring nature through 20 lessons and 20 activities to try on the trails!

Explore and play--Help kids get hands-on as they make their own thermometer and solar still, find true north, learn how to safely watch nearby wildlife, and so much more.

The 5 Science Scout skills--Kids will practice the key skills that scientists and explorers use to discover the world as they Observe, Ask, Imagine, Test, and Reflect.

Start a camping journal--Journal pages and writing prompts will inspire kids to record their ideas and observations as they create a book of amazing camping memories!

Introduce curious kids to the science of camping with Camping Activities for Kids--part of the Science Scouts series!

Contributor Bio:Lemig, Steve

STEVE LEMIG is an outdoor athlete, environmental advocate, and father. He is the founder of wilderdad.com, an online dad blog that shares instructional how-tos and stories to inspire families to enjoy outdoor adventures together. He has written about parenting and the outdoors for Sierra Club, Red Bull, Fatherly, Hike It Baby, and Colorado Parent. He lives at the edge of the Rocky Mountains in Denver, Colorado, where he camps, hikes, fly-fishes, bikes, and snowboards with his adventurous wife, daughter, and rescue dogs.