If you want to encourage a love for exploring the great outdoors, here are 30+ fun finds for kids who love outdoor adventure.
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My kids are quintessential country kids. They love all things outdoor exploration and adventure. And I love encouraging that in them!
I love the health benefits of being outside, the developmental benefits of exploration and curiosity, and the psychological benefits of learning outdoor life skills. Not to mention the budding love and respect for nature it’s nurturing!
Plus, it’s proving to be a valuable time of bonding and relationship building for the whole family.
In encouraging their outdoorsy side, we’ve come across some really great finds that have provided hours of entertainment and education for us.
If you have kids in your life who have a similar interest in the great outdoors, here are 30+ fun finds for kids who love outdoor adventure.
Fun Finds for Kids Who Love Outdoor Adventure
Here are some of our favorite activities, shows, books, and gifts for outdoorsy kids:
Activities to Try
Try some of these fun outdoor adventure activities with your budding explorers:
- Tent camp — For an added challenge, try it in different seasons (make sure you know what you’re doing, however, to safely winter camp)
- Go on a nature scavenger hunt
- Cook a meal over a fire or camp stove (See below for some outdoor cooking gear recommendations)
- Build a temporary shelter
- Take a hike
- Set an animal trap or snare
- Learn some of these basic wilderness survival skills
Shows to Watch
Check out some of these YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Prime shows to entertain, inspire, and inform your outdoor adventurers:
- Outdoor Boys (YouTube)
- Nature for Kids (YouTube)
- You vs. Wild (an interactive Netflix show)
- Meat Eater (Netflix – warning: if you don’t like hunting, you will not like this show)
- Bear Grylls Survival School (Amazon Prime)
Books to Read
** Update: I now have a blog post with over 20 of our favorite books for kids who love outdoor adventure, including many fiction options. Check it out!
There are TONS of great outdoor adventure books for kids. Here are some you might want to consider:
Bear Grylls Adventures chapter books
Kids’ Outdoor Adventure Book: 448 Great Things to Do in Nature Before You Grow Up
Ultimate Survival Guide for Kids
Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids: 50 Creative Projects to Spark Curiosity in the Outdoors
Gifts Ideas
If you have any outdoorsy kids in your life, here are some fun gift ideas to encourage their love of nature & exploration!
Related Post: 20 Non-Toy Gifts {For Every Age and Budget!}
SHARE WITH US: Do you have outdoor adventure-loving kids at your house? What are some of your favorite activities, shows, books, or toys? Share them in the comments below!
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