During the summer, Canadians love to head to the great outdoors. For many families, camping is a time-honoured tradition. Whether you camp in a tent or a trailer, you know just how much fun -- and work -- sleeping under the stars can be with kids.
So we found some camping hacks to help parents stay organized and keep little ones entertained in the woods.
12 Camping Hacks For Parents
Cooling Sunburn Cubes(01 of12)
If you or your little one gets a sunburn on the camping trip, these soothing aloe cubes will cool and relieve the heat. You can freeze them in different shapes, making them fun to use. Just keep them in a Ziploc bag in your cooler so they stay frozen for the first day or two of camping. But even after they melt, the aloe is useful on a burn.Get the instructions here: Teen (credit:Pretty Gossip)
Tackle Box Snacks(02 of12)
This is such a simple way to pack and transport snacks. Your kids will love packing them, plus they conserve waste from plastic bags!Source: Pinterest (credit:Pinterest)
Glowing Ring Toss(03 of12)
You can easily DIY this fun game using any stick from the bush and a whole pile of glow sticks from the dollar store. So much fun to play after dark!Source: Pinterest (credit:Pinterest)
Pool Noodle Markers(04 of12)
It's easy to trip over tent lines, but threading a chunk of pool noodle on the end makes it safer for the kids.Source: Pinterest (credit:Pinterest)
Clothing Organization(05 of12)
When you're camping with children, it's easy to lose track of supplies. Hanging a clothing organizer in the tent will make everything a whole lot easier to find.Source: Mama Momtourage (credit:Mama Momtourage)
Campfire Cones(06 of12)
These campfire cones are easy to make, and are insanely delicious. They're a different take on regular s'mores that are just as tasty, and certainly just as sticky!Get the instructions here: Hip 2 Save (credit:Hip 2 Save)
Foam Floor Tent(07 of12)
Foam tiles make great padding for the bottom of a tent, especially when there are rocks or roots on the ground. And who doesn't have a set of these already in their kids' room?!?Source: A Little Campy (credit:A Little Campy)
Co-Sleeper Safety(08 of12)
If you're camping with a baby, you're most likely going to be co-sleeping! These little beds are great for the tent to keep your baby safe at night.Source: Eating Richly (credit:Dock A Tot)
Walking Tacos(09 of12)
This is a super easy meal that you can make any time, even if you don't have a bonfire. Get the instructions here: Come Together Kids (credit:Come Together Kids)
Clothes By Day(10 of12)
Another great way to keep clothing organized is to bag each outfit by day. Not only does this help with organization, it keeps future clothes clean in case the kids track dirt all over the camp site.Source: House Beautiful (credit:House Beautiful)
Ketchup Bottle Pancakes(11 of12)
This pancake method saves on space and prevents mess. Just prepare your pancake batter before you leave home and put it in a ketchup bottle. The best part is, you can make fun shapes that your kids will love!Source: Real Simple (credit:Real Simple)
Hand Washing Station(12 of12)
Your kids are going to get dirty when you go camping no matter how hard you try to keep them clean. This hand-washing station can be conveniently placed in your campsite so they don't have to go far to clean up.Get the instructions here: The Homestead Survival (credit:The Homestead Survival)