A Camping We Will Go: 5 Tips for Camping With Your Kids

Family camping trips introduce children to the magic of nature up close, from nighttime sounds and stargazing to fishing and setting up tents.

Time spent camping together can strengthen family bonds and create cherished memories and long-standing traditions. ronstik/Shutterstock

Tis the season for nature-bound adventures! Camping with your kids is one of the best ways to help them discover the myriad beauties of nature. Plus, you can take advantage of teachable moments and spend quality time together as a family away from the temptation of screens.

We enjoyed traveling to a variety of campgrounds and state parks within a few hours’ time from our home. Each offered unique environments and activities, like playing in the ocean and searching for shells on the beach in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and hiking, fishing, and boating at Promised Land State Park in Pennsylvania.

Host a Trial Run

A good rule of thumb is to plan a trial run: Camp in your backyard. If you live in an apartment or townhouse, consider asking your parents or a nearby relative or friend if you could reserve their backyard for a dress rehearsal.