Games are an integral part of every camping trip. They help keep everyone involved and engaged during the trip. Games also help liven up the mood whenever campers are stressed out or bored. It is essential to go prepared with one or two games that the group can play together and keep everyone engaged and active. We have listed out fun and easy camping games in this post to help you plan adequately and make necessary arrangements fot your camping trip. Let’s get started.

Nature Scavenger Hunt

A scavenger hunt is an exciting way to engage the group. You can hide the treasure around the campsite or make it more exciting and competitive by hiding it in the woods. Outdoor items such as feathers, rocks, flowers are things that you can hide. This game requires adequate planning , and it would be best to think of the hidden treasure beforehand and download treasure maps to aid the group in their quest.

Squirt gun races

This game involves placing empty disposable plastic cups along the edge of the picnic table. Splash water on these cups with your squirt gun until the cups fall off the table. Multiple players can be involved in the game and whoever knocks the most cups off wins the game, or better still, the player that knocks off the most cups in record time is the winner.

Geocaching

Geocaching is the world’s most famous treasure hunt. It is an outdoor activity with millions of participants from all over the world. Geocaching involves using online GPS coordinates to find different locations and discover hidden treasures.

Before heading out for the trip, find out if there are any geocaches around the campsite. Geocaching is an excellent way to keep the whole on their toes and active.

Capture the flag

This game requires your mental ability and physical strength to succeed. Split the group into teams, with each team having its designated area. They are all expected to hide their team flag in their space, and the objective of each team is to find and claim the opposing team’s flag and bring it to your team’s territory.

Players can be “jailed” by the opposing team if found in their territory, and such players will need a teammate to tag and rescue them. This game is sure to improve your teamwork skills.

Fairy House

The little ones will love this game. Engage them by telling them that little fairies are in town and need shelter. Inform them that they have to create one for the fairies and watch them as they joyfully get to work. Let them know that they can’t use human-made materials as fairies prefer the comfort that natural materials provide. Don’t forget to leave a little trinket for them as a gift from the fairies.

Campfire Charades

Charades are easy to play, although they can be more challenging with the campfire. The game involves players picking a phrase and acting it out for others to take a guess. Whoever guesses the word correctly goes next. Let the phrases or words center around the outdoor to make it more interesting.

Would you rather

This game provides the opportunity to get to know fellow campers. It involves everyone taking turns to ask others deep, silly or reflective questions. The person asking the question usually starts with the phrase “would you rather” and gives two actions, and camp members are to choose which they would prefer to carry out.

These games are fun and straightforward. You and your group will have an exciting time playing these games.