When it comes to summer camp, we're all kids at heart. Who doesn't want to escape their usual lives for a few precious weeks of campfires, sing-alongs, and adventure? This summer, use your fond memories of childhood summers spent bunking in cabins as inspiration for camp-themed fun with your family. Turns out you don't have to take a long bus ride to go to camp — just explore the backyard below to discover how to create your own version. Campers, assemble!
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So many of the crafts millennials toted home from camp — like tie-dye tees and beaded friendship bracelets — are trending once again. Show your kids that their parents were pretty cool in their day by teaching them your lanyard-weaving, bracelet-making ways.
You don't have to road-trip to a national park to appreciate nature with your family. Instead, inspire your kids to see your backyard through new eyes. Plan a bug safari to see how many different types of insects they can identify, or try pressing flowers you find in the backyard.
Whether your camp had color wars or staff
went head-to-head against campers, friendly competition was a huge part of the experience. Channel that spirit through nostalgic games
like a potato-sack race, a hula-hooping marathon, or water-balloon hot potato.
No summer camp experience would be complete without some sweet treats. After a hot summer afternoon, nothing hits the spot quite like a Brownie Batter Blizzard® Treat or Cotton Candy Blizzard® Treat from DQ®. Plus, a trip to the nearest DQ® restaurant doubles as a fun excursion!
End the day by setting up a tent for a backyard camp-out under the stars. Before you slide into your sleeping bags, spend a few minutes observing the night sky. Challenge your kids to point out the Big Dipper, or see if they can correctly guess the phase of the moon.
So many of the crafts millennials toted home from camp — like tie-dye tees and beaded friendship bracelets — are trending once again. Show your kids that their parents were pretty cool in their day by teaching them your lanyard-weaving, bracelet-making ways.
You don't have to road-trip to a national park to appreciate nature with your family. Instead, inspire your kids to see your backyard through new eyes. Plan a bug safari to see how many different types of insects they can identify, or try pressing flowers you find in the backyard.
Whether your camp had color wars or staff went head-to-head against campers, friendly competition was a huge part of the experience. Channel that spirit through nostalgic games like a potato-sack race, a hula-hooping marathon, or water-balloon hot potato.
End the day by setting up a tent for a backyard camp-out under the stars. Before you slide into your sleeping bags, spend a few minutes observing the night sky. Challenge your kids to point out the Big Dipper, or see if they can correctly guess the phase of the moon.
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Illustration: Florencia Fuertes
Design: Allie Pakrosnis
Writing: Annalise Mantz