Kids camping activities?

Jenn728

I have three kids, daughter 9, son 10, daughter 12. We go RV camping often, and are planning a trip next week. When we talk about this trip, they are moaning and groaning about it. We already have plans for hiking, biking, fishing and canoeing. But I am trying to get together a list of ideas for the time in between those activities so they don't drive us nuts with the usual "im bored". It's a 4 day trip and I want us to have an enjoyable time.

Any suggestions?

coliema

http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/5-camping-activities-for-kids.htm

http://campingwithgus.com/camping-activities-kids/

JusticeGirl25

I know when my brother and I were little kids, my parents used to take us camping a couple times during the summer. We did the usual hiking, bike rides, made smores and that was a lot, but depending what campsite you're going to, it might be limited to what you can and can't do. We used to get up, walk about a mile uphill to see the beautiful sunrise then after that took a dip in the lake, run around the campsite.

JusticeGirl25

Also, we never complained at all and quite frankly, camping really does bring a family close together. We didn't complain about the bugs biting, how hot it got, and didn't shower for two days. And what's the point to shower when you go camping?

justlistening

We've gotten books that have illustrations of the plants/animals/tracks in the area and had a scavenger hunt.

Have them gather wood and teach them how to build a fire.

If there is a lake they can swim in my kids always like trying to catch the baby fish in a container.