The summer is in full swing, and it’s time to get out of the house and enjoy the sunny weather. Still, we’ve got commitments like work and school that prevent us from going on vacation. Never fear! You can hold a vacation in your own backyard with a bit of creativity. So, buy the large dome camping tents from an online store, find a sleeping bag or two, and take some inspiration from our ideas.
Bring Your Home Movies Outdoors
Ah, home movie night. A great opportunity to sit around and cringe while watching our former selves. While movie night might be a great idea, you don’t want to be stuck indoors. So, as part of your backyard camping idea, why not bring the movies outdoors? For this, you’ll want a cheap projector of some sort. You can find these online, and the cheapest ones aren’t all that costly. Then, hang up a white sheet, and you’ve got everything you need for the perfect evening.
Invest In A Fire Pit
One of the best things about going camping is the ability to sit around the campfire and tell stories. If you want to recreate that experience in your backyard, a fire pit is the best way to go. Fill it with a visually appealing material like fire glass for the best effect. Then, you can all enjoy sitting around the fire in the evening before retiring to your camping tents. Sounds good, doesn’t it?!
Make Lanterns With Glow Sticks
The one downside of being outside in the evening is that you won’t get the benefit of electric light sources. While you could use phones and tablets, we want to ditch the technology as much as we can. Instead, start getting creative. You can actually make awesome lanterns with nothing but glass jars and glowsticks. They create a visually striking effect that will compliment your evening perfectly.
Create A Treasure Hunt For The Kids
While there are plenty of positives when camping in your backyard, the downsides are plentiful too. Normally, when we go on a camping vacation, we’re able to go on adventures and discover our new surroundings. That isn’t the same here, so you need to make it more interesting for both you and the kids. How can you do that? Create a treasure hunt! This will encourage everyone to explore areas of your backyard that you rarely pay attention to.
Stories & Songs
What’s a camping trip without a few songs and stories to tell around the fire? You’re at an advantage – spend the day researching some basic songs and finding the best stories to tell. Print them out and bring them with you in the evening. That way, you’ll never be stuck for great stories and new songs to learn. You could even invest in a used guitar-or-two. Teach your kids some basic songs around the fire, and you never know if you’ll have a budding superstar on your hands!
Don’t let this opportunity go to waste! Camping in your backyard is a great way to bond as a family throughout the hot, summer months.
