Great for camping! Recreation games for kids
Many families are probably planning to take their kids camping over the summer holidays.
Camping is exciting in so many ways, and in this article we introduce activities and games that will make your trip even more fun.
From active, physical play to popular everyday games kids already love, and nature experiences that even little ones can enjoy—there’s plenty to choose from! Take this opportunity to savor the special moments you can only experience at a campsite.
If you go over this with your child before you leave, you’ll surely hear, “I want to do this!” Get fully prepared, have a blast, and make the best memories!
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Recommended for Camping! Recreational Games for Kids (51–60)
Stone Stacking Game
Stacking stones is one of the classic activities at riverbanks.
It may seem simple, but it has a puzzle-like quality and helps develop a sense of balance, so it’s a highly recommended pastime.
Lately, there’s even an art form called stone stacking art, which brings an artistic element to stacking stones.
It seems like an activity you can enjoy in many ways—competing by time, by height, or in teams.
playing on the rocky shore
When camping by the seaside, we highly recommend playing in the tide pools in the shallows.
If you explore the rocky areas, you can spot plenty of small fish, crabs, shrimp, sea anemones, and shellfish.
It’s an activity that’s sure to captivate not only children but also adults, bringing out their inner child.
Sasabune Showdown
It might have been a common everyday pastime on rivers in the past, but these days bamboo leaves are harder to come by, so people may not do it as much.
If you find bamboo leaves at your campsite, I highly recommend making bamboo-leaf boats.
It’s also fun to race them on the river to see whose boat is the fastest.
If there are older participants, asking them to teach you how to make them can be a great way to connect.
Firewood-splitting experience
Splitting firewood is a task often needed for campfires or bonfires.
You swing an axe down at the wood, but it turns out to be quite tricky! When you finally manage to split it, it’s a little thrilling.
It’s hard work even for adults, but for children it seems like a fun game.
Recommended for Camping! Recreation and Games for Kids (61–70)
fishing
In the past, kids used to go fishing in nearby rivers, but these days it seems many children have never experienced the fun of fishing.
When you’re camping by a river, why not give fishing a try? Once you feel the thrill of catching a fish, you’ll be hooked.
Some campgrounds even have fishing ponds on-site, so using places like that can be a good option.
Badminton
One classic activity you can enjoy at a campsite is badminton.
That said, no matter how many shuttles you bring, they tend to get stuck somewhere you can’t retrieve them and end up lost, don’t they? In that case, why not try making your own shuttlecock using the mouth of a plastic bottle? It also seems that oversized badminton sets—with larger rackets and shuttlecocks that are easier for small children to hit—are available for purchase.
Rope-Under Relay
It’s a game where several people hold hands in a circle and pass a rope loop around the circle without letting go, competing on speed.
Because you must keep holding hands, it requires not only flexibility and agility, but also everyone’s cooperation and trust, as well as the ability to view things objectively, making it a good activity for strengthening team skills.
When there are fewer participants, timing the run is also a good option.