Camping, a playground for all the family
Far from overloaded schedules and evenings in front of the screens, camping is an invitation to live together, outdoors, without filters. It's the perfect place for your children to run free, make friends at lightning speed and enjoy new experiences every day.
And it's no coincidence that families return year after year: modern campsites have everything planned to please everyone. From water parks with giant slides and safe paddling pools for the little ones, to dynamic mini-clubs, sports activities and themed evenings, there's never a dull moment. Find out more about campsite entertainment.
10 tips for safe camping with children
Going away with children requires a bit of organisation, but it's well worth it. Here are our tips for a successful trip, with no stress and no "Mummy's bored".
- Choose a campsite with a mini-club: your children will have all their best adventures there... while you sip a coffee.
- Target establishments with water parks, so that every day is a day of splashing and sliding.
- Prepare quiet activities for downtime: books, games, colouring.
- Focus on simple but reassuring routines: breakfast with the family, evening walks, board games.
- Get them involved in camp life: setting the table, fetching the bread, tidying their belongings.
- Opt for accommodation with a little space (mobile home, family tent) so that everyone has their own corner.
- Pack a nightlight or headlamp: it reassures them and amuses them.
- Prevent minor injuries with a comprehensive first-aid kit.
- Don't overload the schedule: camping also means living at your own pace.
- Above all, take the pressure off: children love it when parents (finally) relax.
What equipment should you choose for a holiday with teenagers?
It's not always easy to please a teenager on holiday, but the good news is that camping has more than one ace up its sleeve. Teenagers love to move around, test themselves, challenge themselves... and meet other young people. So opt for a campsite with :
- Sports pitches (football, volleyball, basketball)
- Special events for teenagers (tournaments, night games, special evenings)
- XXL water park with thrilling slides
- Space for them to feel independent (and a bit grown-up)
- And, of course, opportunities to have fun together, but without parents always on their back.
In terms of equipment, a good rucksack, trainers, a microfibre towel and a loudspeaker for listening to music with your mates: the basics.
Nature activities for the whole family
Between two dips in the pool or a foam party, camping also offers a unique contact with nature. Here are a few simple ideas to share with your family:
- Walk or cycle from the campsite
- Take part in a nature activity or treasure hunt organised on site
- Playing mölkky or table tennis together
- Watching insects, birds or fish in a stream
- Taking the time to watch the sunset... or the stars
These moments of calm, between two laughs, are often among the most beautiful memories.
Holidays that bring people together
What we remember about a family camping trip isn't the timetables, the checklists or the up-to-the-minute activities. It's the laughter in the pool, the good-natured meals, the bonds forged around a fire or an impromptu volleyball match. Camping is that little holiday miracle where children blossom, teenagers breathe and parents finally let go.
Want to try your hand at adventure? All you have to do is choose your destination. The rest is laughter, shared adventures and memories for a long time to come.