Relaxation
Most people go camping to get away from the stress and busyness of everyday life, so take it easy. Relax and let the rest of the world fade away with these ideas for chilling out.
Swing in a hammock
Watch the trees blowing in the breeze
Listen to nature
Take lots of naps
Daydream and let your mind wander
Float on the water
Stargaze
Activities to Play in the Tent
There are times when you will need stuff to do in the tent. You might get stuck inside on rainy days, and you will be in the tent at night, too. If everyone else is sleeping, you may need a quiet activity to do.
These are things that can be done easily in a tent:
Read books or magazines
Read aloud to each other
Card games
Board games
Crafting (knitting, sewing, drawing)
Watch movies on portable devices
Play on other electronic devices (iPods, iPads, Gameboys, etc.)
Make up stories to tell each other
Nighttime Activities
There's plenty to do in the nighttime while camping as well. The darkness can be more thrilling out in the woods without all the lights of the city.
Play spooky games to get your heart pounding or do things to light up the night.
Make shadow puppets
Go for a nighttime walk
Play flashlight tag
Play hide and seek in the dark
Go for a midnight swim
Study the stars
Shoot off fireworks or release sky lanterns (depending on fire danger)
Play glow-in-the-dark bowling: Put glow sticks in 2-liter bottles filled with water and use a ball to knock them down
Around the Campfire
Hanging out around the campfire is one of the most memorable camping experiences. These are some activities to do by the firelight:
Tell ghost stories
Play Truth or Dare
Sing campfire songs
Play a guitar, harmonica, or another instrument
Dance around the fire
Try out new varieties of s'mores
Reenact your favorite story, scene-by-scene
Make colored fire: Packages of colored fire crystals or pine cones are sold at most camping supply stores