Kids and Camping

There are lots of interesting and fun activities for children and families in Florida. In this article, we’ll be touching on some great fun activities and places to see, as well as safety measures that you should take into account while camping with kids. This is particularly important because we don’t want the fun-filled day to take an unexpected turn.

Visit Nature’s Resort Campground

This is particularly for nature lovers and enthusiasts who want to expose their kids to the beauty of nature and help them develop a healthy appreciation for their natural environment. 

Nature’s Campground located near Crystal River in Homosassa offers a number of freshwater springs, wildlife parks, rivers and is home manatees, and other fabulous fauna. If you take a guided tour, you can even swim with the gentle beasts while enjoying the breathtaking surrounds.

Yogi Bear Jellystone Park in Madison 

Kids love Jellystone and Jellystone loves them right back. If you’re looking for a fun place suited to camping activities for the children and available all year round, this is where they need to go. 

Located in Madison, the park boasts of a ton of activities suited to people of all ages. So, not only do the kids get to enjoy the thrilling facilities, adults get to join in the fun, too!

Camp activities here include a huge waterslide for the kids, playing on the sandy beach, kayaking, mini-golf and paddle boating activities. Campers can also get to rent a cabin, go with their RVs or just sleep in tents under the stars. 

Disney’s Fort Wilderness

Located in Orlando, Disney’s Fort Wilderness will be an experience your children will remember for a long time. The resort and campground offer a wide variety of kid-friendly activities. 

Some of these activities include hayrides, dinner shows, open air movies where you and the kids watch movies outdoors at night while camping, sing-along activities, horseback riding, enjoy carriage rides, and watching fireworks. Also, located nearby is Night Lite Pediatrics, should any mishaps occur. 

There are a lot more fun activities that you and your children can partake in at Fort Wilderness. The one thing we guarantee is that you and the kids are going to love the experience.

Safety Precautions and Measures for Kids During Camping

Thankfully, many of these kid-friendly campgrounds already make provisions for safety. In fact, most parks will provide safety gear, display bold warning signs, and even make announcements about possible risks and dangers. 

That said, it's always good practice to ensure that your children are properly kitted out for their adventures. Make sure they have the necessary clothing and protective gear to protect them from the fickle Florida elements, as well as some of the more dangerous critters they might encounter.

If they’ll be going swimming, make sure they have life jackets -- even if they are strong swimmers. Provide the necessary skin protection for them. Florida is one of those places where you could get a sunburn while standing in the shade, after all. 

Make sure that you bring hypoallergenic sleeping materials for kids who are prone to allergies. And when it's time for bed, flat mosquito netting. Be sure to find the best camping blankets, too. Finally, make sure to keep an eye on the children kids tend to wander and follow whatever catches their eyes.