Camping and exploring the outdoors are inherently enjoyable for kids, simply for the fact that they get to play in the dirt and experience all the freedom the great outdoors has to offer, with no traffic to watch out for or rules about muddy shoes. But making your camp kid-friendly involves a little more than just setting them loose in the wild; creating safe places for them to play and rest will go a long way in ensuring they don’t get bored, and they sleep soundly when it’s time for lights out. Here are just a few items for kids that we think will make summer camping the most fun it can be for kids of all ages.
AeroBed Air Bed for Kids – $82.95 FREE SHIPPING!
Why should grownups be the only ones who enjoy the luxury of an airbed out in the woods? The AeroBed Air Bed for Kids is the perfect size for youngsters, measuring 50 x 25 inches, and is constructed from heavy duty PVC with electronically welded seams. A 4-inch high cushion around the top of the air bed keeps kids safely on top of the mattress, even if they’re “active” sleepers, and the washable thick, fitted mattress pad adds an extra layer of comfort and protection from spills. Simply hook the air bed up to the included AC pump and in less than a minute, you’re ready for sleepy time!
GigaTent Pirate Hide-Away Tent for Children – $49.99 $40.95
Nothing says fun like a pirate hideaway, but you won’t have to sail the seven seas to find the perfect place to stow your treasures. The Pirate Hide-Away Tent for Children from GigaTent will keep your kids in a fantasy world of pirates, mermaids, and buried treasure for hours on end — maybe even the entire trip! This super fun tent features zippered mesh doors for easy entry and exit, side windows for air circulation, and two lookout towers with small windows so the little pirates can keep their eye out for scallywags. Easy setup and take down make this tent a valuable treasure for parents camping with young kids.
OgoSport OgoBild Pod – $39.95 $34.95
And for the budding engineers and architects, what could be more fun than designing your own play structure? The OgoSport OgoBild Pod allows kids to use their imaginations to build a structure that suits their tastes and needs, using 12 soft rubber balls with openings that accommodate 32 flexible plastic poles with knobs that fit easily into the openings. The interior of the box includes printed diagrams for 4 different structures, which kids can build according to the instructions, or use them to create their own masterpieces. All you need is a tarp or a sheet to cover the frame they build and you’re in business!
