Camping Activities for Kids : 20 Hands-On Projects to Explore Nature

Going on a camping trip? Encourage kids to explore like a scientist with an illustrated camping activity guide for ages 8 to 12. Attention campers! Are you ready to think like a scientist and adventure like an explorer? This fun and interactive guide shows kids how to camp with an active mind for learning. They'll discover all the different items you need to go camping, the steps to building an awesome campsite, and how to make the most of exploring nature through 20 lessons and 20 activities to try on the trails!Explore and play—Help kids get hands-on as they make their own thermometer and solar still, find true north, learn how to safely watch nearby wildlife, and so much more. The 5 Science Scout skills—Kids will practice the key skills that scientists and explorers use to discover the world as they Observe, Ask, Imagine, Test, and Reflect. Start a camping journal—Journal pages and writing prompts will inspire kids to record their ideas and observations as they create a book of amazing camping memories!Introduce curious kids to the science of camping with Camping Activities for Kids—part of the Science Scouts series!