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Camping & Scouting Ideas that Encourage Bonding

Camping and scouting are great activities that can provide bonding time for parents and their sons. If you are planning a scouting trip with your son's troop, fun and educational ideas can be difficult to think of if you are not the outdoorsy type. But leading activities such as setting up a campsite or gathering firewood can be a good place to start.
  1. Form a Camping Group

    • Camping is more fun when bringing friends along. Ask friends if there might be a good time to get together for a camping trip. Ask close friends at church, work or in the neighborhood if they would like to help plan a camping trip. More people can mean a more memorable trip and an opportunity for adults and children to bond.

    Choose a Destination

    • State and national parks are known for their natural beauty.

      Popular camping destinations can include state and national parks. These areas of wilderness have been preserved from urbanization and most will have campsites with water and electricity for RV users or foundations for tent campers. Most parks also include playgrounds, lakes or rivers, amphitheaters and other attractions to keep campers enjoying their stay.

    Setting Up

    • Have the entire camping group involved in setting up camp whether you are camping in a tent or RV. Encourage younger, stronger children to help older adults with their RVs and heavy lifting. Tent and RV setup takes time, but it is a way to forge bonds and get young people to tackle responsibilities during the trip.

    Develop a Menu

    • Sometimes it helps to stay organized and make a camping trip more smooth by writing down what will be prepared for breakfast, lunch and dinner for each day you are staying. Survey the camping group and ask who would be willing to cook a signature dish for dinner one night. Or, ask members of the group to design a menu for another meal of the day.

    Build a Campfire

    • Don't forget the S'mores!

      Campfires are a staple of any camping trip. The most memorable part of the trip might be the campfire and ensuing conversation. This activity provides a time for adults to wind down after a long day and for children to play more, roast marshmallows or tell ghost stories. Before building a campfire, assign someone to collect the wood and make sure to have enough nearby to add to the fire when it begins to burn out.


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