Camping in the garden is fantastic fun and an excellent way to keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays. It’s a great activity and with a bit of imagination can be a fantastic adventure for all the family. It might even involve a few overnight stays! Whether it be creating a cool space for sunny days, practising for a camping trip or being adventurous, here are some ways you can make your camping adventure a success. Time to dust down that tent, get creative and start planning.
Top tips for outdoor fun
- Deck out the tent
- Play family games
- Create a garden adventure
- Enjoy the nighttime
- Look into space
- Get snacks from indoors
Deck out the tent
Once the tent is up, you can make it cosy with blankets, cushions and bedding. The children can pick out some of their favourite toys, books and cuddly toys too to add a personal touch. If an overnight stay is on the cards, a Super Bendy Light is fantastic for reading as it grabs and clings anywhere. The Eco Run Safety Light is brilliant if you need to head back indoors as it has an LED mini light which easily attaches to clothing with strong magnets. The dinosaur head torch is awesome too.
Play family games
If the tent is up during the day, there is plenty of time to have some family time in the garden. Games are an excellent way to get everyone together whether it’s making up your activities or playing new games. Some of our favourites include the Spinning Zzzopa Ball, Waboba Wingman or the Sonic Booma Boomerang but all outdoor games are great fun!
Create a garden adventure
Although you know your garden like the back of your hand, why not create some challenges to see it from a different perspective? Like playing hide and seek with a periscope – see without being seen! Perhaps you could go on a family scavenger hunt or communicate via Walkie Talkies. Both are excellent for those with a sense of adventure.
Enjoy the nighttime
The fun doesn’t have to stop once the sun’s gone down as there’s plenty to do after dark. From Night Mission Goggles to a glow-in-dark puzzle or getting creative with an interactive t-shirt (varying sizes available).
Look into space
And you can’t fully appreciate the nighttime without gazing into the wonders of the starry sky! With the Vega 360 Telescope or Discovery Telescope, your children are bound to be captivated by the night sky and its many mysteries whilst you teach them about the moon and point out constellations. Stargazing will transport you all far away from the confines of the garden!
Get snacks from indoors
And, of course, no ‘camping trip’ would be complete without the snacks. So grab your best crisps, dips, and chocolates from the kitchen, and bring them outdoors. It’s a great way to top off the evening so get melting those marshmallows and have a family feast.
For more outdoorsy toys for your garden camping adventure, visit the Wicked Uncle website!
Where do sharks go camping? Finland.
