What To Do This Weekend With The Kids

Set up a campsite: Choose a suitable spot in your backyard and pitch a tent. If you don’t have a tent, you can create a makeshift one using blankets, chairs, and ropes. Make sure it’s large enough to accommodate everyone comfortably.

Gather camping gear: Prepare the essentials such as sleeping bags, pillows, flashlights, and camping chairs. If you have a portable camping stove or grill, you can use it to cook meals outdoors. Don’t forget to bring snacks, water bottles, and any other items you might need.

Plan outdoor activities: Engage your children in outdoor games and activities. You can play classic games like tag, hide-and-seek, or create a scavenger hunt with a list of items they need to find in the backyard. Encourage them to explore nature, look for bugs, identify plants, or build a mini-nature observation station.

Campfire experience: If it’s safe and permitted in your area, set up a small campfire. Roast marshmallows and make s’mores—a camping tradition! Share stories, sing campfire songs, or tell ghost stories (appropriate for your children’s age) to create a memorable evening around the fire.

Stargazing: When it gets dark, lie down on a blanket and look up at the stars. Teach your children about different constellations or try spotting planets if they’re visible. Consider using a stargazing app on your phone to help identify celestial objects.

Sleep under the stars: If the weather permits and your children are up for it, encourage them to sleep outside the tent. Lay out sleeping bags or blankets, and let them experience sleeping under the open sky. It can be a thrilling and memorable experience for them.