Outdoor survival activities for kids

Hosting A Survival PartyHaving a summer survival party is a great way to get your children involved in learning wilderness survival basics while having some fun along the way. During the party, I wanted to focus on a few specific skills. The first thing an individual needs to know when stranded in the wilderness is how to build a shelter. A shelter is essential to keep individuals dry, shaded, protected and safe. The next order of business is finding water and purifying that water. After s

kids survival skills activities: simple outdoor challenge to build an emergency shelter

Welcome to our list of the coolest outdoor STEM activities to keep your kids busy outside! Get kids enjoying the natural world around them while developing problem solving, creativity, observation, engineering skills and more. We love easy and do-able STEM projects for kids! Click to find the whole list of summer activities along with instructions and a supplies list!

Outdoor learning is a great way to connect with nature and have fun. Forest School activities can incorporate art, craft, science, sensory play, and s

Kids can get 'bored' or 'tired' on a walk but often only need a little bit of distraction. Here's another idea for keeping them motivated using string.

How many of these wilderness survival skills for kids do your own children know? Use this list to help your children build useful skills.

These skills are pertinent to the survival of your children. Teach them today.

Survival skills are not just for adults! Teaching kids survival skills such as building shelter, cooking food over a fire, or basic first aid might save a life

Teach kids how to mark a trail using sticks or rocks with this simple trail signs printable. Then use it in a trail signs game for kids of all ages.