Wipes! - even if toilet trained, bring these for the constant dirty hands & faces
First Aid Kit
Bug Repellant
Sunblock
Potty - If in-training or recently trained, a potty might be good to bring since some outhouses can be pretty scary.
Variety of toys that you only bring out if it rains (see separate Camping post)
Durable & Washable Toys - (see separate post on Camping)
Snacks - snack mix (see separate post in Food), Popcorn Twists, Fruit, Marshmallows, Meat & Cheese (cut up at home and put in plastic container), etc.
Disposable Camera
Rug or Mat outside Tent/Camper to keep a minimum of sanding coming inside
Clothesline - (Rope or folding wooden variety) There will be many wet items that will need to be hung up somewhere.
Extra Socks, Extra Blankets
Showing posts with label Outdoors (Summer). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Outdoors (Summer). Show all posts
26.7.09
Camping with a Toddler - Activities
Some ideas of items & activities to keep a toddler occupied while out camping. Keep in mind that it might not always be sunny so you'll need some items for in the dining tent or camper.
Sand Toys: Bucket, Shovel, Sifter (could also use bowl, mixing spoon, funnel, etc. from the kitchen)
Ball
Small bag of Blocks
Crayons, Paper, and Stickers
Jigsaw Puzzle
Magnifying Glass (great for checking out all nature's goodies)
Bug Catcher
Doll w/ accessories (hard plastic doll, choose items that are easily washable)
Etch a Sketch
Lots of books
Finger Puppets
Playdough (store bought or homemade - see separate posts for recipes)
Nature Collage - Bring Paper & Glue. Go for a walk and collect sticks, leaves, etc. in a sand bucket.
Pet Rocks - Bring Acrylic Paint & Brushes. Find some large smooth rocks & decorate with faces or abstract art.
OTHER:
Drawing in the Sand
Searching for beach treasures
Swimming, Splashing, etc.
Campground Playground (if available)
Throwing a Ball or Soccer game
SNACKS!
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Check out this website for some great games you can print off and keep in the camping supplies for rainy weather.
http://www.dltk-holidays.com/summer/printables.htm
I printed out Dominos, Matching Game, and Bingo. There's a lot more to check out though so take a peek!
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Sand Toys: Bucket, Shovel, Sifter (could also use bowl, mixing spoon, funnel, etc. from the kitchen)
Ball
Small bag of Blocks
Crayons, Paper, and Stickers
Jigsaw Puzzle
Magnifying Glass (great for checking out all nature's goodies)
Bug Catcher
Doll w/ accessories (hard plastic doll, choose items that are easily washable)
Etch a Sketch
Lots of books
Finger Puppets
Playdough (store bought or homemade - see separate posts for recipes)
Nature Collage - Bring Paper & Glue. Go for a walk and collect sticks, leaves, etc. in a sand bucket.
Pet Rocks - Bring Acrylic Paint & Brushes. Find some large smooth rocks & decorate with faces or abstract art.
OTHER:
Drawing in the Sand
Searching for beach treasures
Swimming, Splashing, etc.
Campground Playground (if available)
Throwing a Ball or Soccer game
SNACKS!
**************
Check out this website for some great games you can print off and keep in the camping supplies for rainy weather.
http://www.dltk-holidays.com/summer/printables.htm
I printed out Dominos, Matching Game, and Bingo. There's a lot more to check out though so take a peek!
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27.4.09
Summer Outdoor Fun
SIDEWALK CHALK PAINT:
- liquid food coloring
- box Corn Starch
- water
- 8 oz individual containers for each color
- Measure 1/4 cup cornstarch into each cup.
- Add 1/4 cup water to each.
- Drip in 5-10 drops of food coloring.
- Stir it up.
At first it will seem as though the cornstarch just won't mix in, but all at once it comes together.
- Add more color for intense colors, less for pastel shades.
Pre test on the driveway, fence, and brick to see if paint will come off - It should though.
ICE TREASURE:
Using a ice cream pail, put a small amount of water in bottom.
Add treasures. Freeze.
Add another layer of water, add treasures, freeze.
Add another layer of water, add treasures, freeze. Etc.
All these layers will ensure treasures throughout the ice block rather than them all frozen on the bottom.
Treasures:
Marbles, stones, shells, coins, plastic animals, etc.
Put in a shallow plastic bin and let the kids excavate their treasures using toothbrushes, spray bottle, eye droppers, spoons, etc.
Great cool activity for hot summer day!
Frozen Paint:
Water down some paint, pour into ice cube trays. Lay foil over top and poke toothpicks through to act as holder. Freeze.
Let kids hold their paint cubes and paint their pictures outside.
ICE CUBES: coloured or plain, they’re fun to watch melt
- liquid food coloring
- box Corn Starch
- water
- 8 oz individual containers for each color
- Measure 1/4 cup cornstarch into each cup.
- Add 1/4 cup water to each.
- Drip in 5-10 drops of food coloring.
- Stir it up.
At first it will seem as though the cornstarch just won't mix in, but all at once it comes together.
- Add more color for intense colors, less for pastel shades.
Pre test on the driveway, fence, and brick to see if paint will come off - It should though.
ICE TREASURE:
Using a ice cream pail, put a small amount of water in bottom.
Add treasures. Freeze.
Add another layer of water, add treasures, freeze.
Add another layer of water, add treasures, freeze. Etc.
All these layers will ensure treasures throughout the ice block rather than them all frozen on the bottom.
Treasures:
Marbles, stones, shells, coins, plastic animals, etc.
Put in a shallow plastic bin and let the kids excavate their treasures using toothbrushes, spray bottle, eye droppers, spoons, etc.
Great cool activity for hot summer day!
Frozen Paint:
Water down some paint, pour into ice cube trays. Lay foil over top and poke toothpicks through to act as holder. Freeze.
Let kids hold their paint cubes and paint their pictures outside.
ICE CUBES: coloured or plain, they’re fun to watch melt
26.4.09
Bubble Recipes & Tools
My daughter loves bubbles!
During the winter months, we enjoy bubble blowing during bath time. Now that spring has finally arrived, we'll be heading outdoors with them!
RECIPE:
1/4 cup liquid dishwashing detergent
1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp. sugar
Put the dishwashing detergent in the water. Carefully stir in sugar trying to avoid suds.
RECIPE:
1/4 cup sugar
2 quarts warm water
3/4 cup liquid detergent (Joy or Dawn)
Mix 1/4 cup sugar with 2 quarts of warm water. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add 3/4 cup liquid detergent.
Recipe Tip: Be careful not to whip up small bubbles while mixing!
Bubble Tools:
- Plastic strawberry basket
- Pipe Cleaners bent into different shapes
- String tied in a loop to a stick - now dip in mixture and run!
- Flyswatter
- Slotted Spoon
- Frozen juice can with both ends removed
- Six-pack plastic rings
- Funnel
- Wisk
- Cookie Cutters
During the winter months, we enjoy bubble blowing during bath time. Now that spring has finally arrived, we'll be heading outdoors with them!
RECIPE:
1/4 cup liquid dishwashing detergent
1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp. sugar
Put the dishwashing detergent in the water. Carefully stir in sugar trying to avoid suds.
RECIPE:
1/4 cup sugar
2 quarts warm water
3/4 cup liquid detergent (Joy or Dawn)
Mix 1/4 cup sugar with 2 quarts of warm water. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add 3/4 cup liquid detergent.
Recipe Tip: Be careful not to whip up small bubbles while mixing!
Bubble Tools:
- Plastic strawberry basket
- Pipe Cleaners bent into different shapes
- String tied in a loop to a stick - now dip in mixture and run!
- Flyswatter
- Slotted Spoon
- Frozen juice can with both ends removed
- Six-pack plastic rings
- Funnel
- Wisk
- Cookie Cutters
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