Items Needed:
- Backyard camping setup (tent, sleeping bag, pillow, flashlight)
- Water bottle and snacks or prepped meal
- (Optional) notebook and pencil, bug spray, sunscreen
- (Optional) hiking map or parent-approved backyard trail
- (Optional) printed scavenger hunt sheet or small camp game
Instructions (Total Time: Flexible for overnight camping):
- Set Up Camp and Get Ready
- Choose your camping spot (tent, porch, treehouse, or under the stars)
- Set up your sleeping gear and place items where you can reach them easily
- Make sure water, food, and flashlight are nearby
- Choose a Solo Activity to Make It Fun (Pick 1 or More)
- Outdoor Game Options:
- Play flashlight tag with yourself using shadows and light shapes.
- Try balancing or hopscotch games on patio stones
- Bounce or toss a soft ball and count catches or trick moves
- Nature Exploration Options:
- Do a backyard scavenger hunt for leaves, bugs, colors, or smells
- Make up a nature hike route in your backyard and pretend you’re on a trail
- Use a notebook to sketch or describe what you see
- Creative or Quiet Time Options:
- Write a camp story or draw a comic strip of your adventure
- Listen to campfire music or tell a story using stuffed animals
- Outdoor Game Options:
- Reflect and Celebrate Your Camping Experience
- Write or draw your favorite part of the night
- Ask a family member to look at what you packed or hear about your adventure
- Take a photo of your camping setup to share at your next meeting or with your leader
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