Activity ideas for rainy days... or not!

09 June, 2021 • Par Natacha Langlois

Even though you don't need to turn into cruise directors on your vacations, having a few easy-to-pull-off activity ideas up your sleeve can probably spare you some trouble on long rainy days! To find out how to keep the little rascals entertained when the need arises, check out the list of activities we've put together just for the occasion! 

1- Snuggle up nice and warm in your sleeping bag and flip through the different books you took care to bring along! And why not just tell each other stories? Bring the Belles Combines storytelling paper fortune teller to add even more fun!

2- We keep a travel journal. Many models are available on the market, but a simple notebook and a few pencils are enough to fill its pages with what will become a wonderful memory of this summer getaway!  

3- Card games are always a great way to have fun as a family! We're sharing our favourite, family-approved games in this printable you can download!

4- Put on your raincoats and boots and go on an earthworm hunt, or use dirt, grass and rocks to concoct the biggest of all magic potions! Guaranteed fun and giggles for the whole family!

5- Forgot the board games at home? Time to bring back your camp classics! Why not play “I'm Going to the Market,” riddles or “Rock, Paper, Scissors”?

6- Before you leave, download our Nature Journal and our nature treasure hunt for hours of exploring the plant and animal world around us!

7- Bring watercolours or acrylic paint pens to create real natural works of art. Gather rocks, tree leaves or branches, and let your creativity run wild! 

To do these activities, I put the following in my bag:

 

This blog post is part of our “Camping” Special feature. To see all the content in this feature, which offers tips and advice to make your next getaway into nature easier, check out this article! 

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