10 Creative Backyard Camping Ideas for Mini Explorers

The great outdoors is only feet away, and kids can be the ultimate explorers without heading far from home. Simply set up camp right behind your home, and let them create their own adventure.

This little tent can go anywhere! Build this small-scale tent frame with a simple garden trellis cut to your desired size. Then, connect the two pieces at the top with hinges to create an A-frame. Drape a colorful flat sheet on top, then when it's time to pack up camp, just fold it up for easy storage.

Let the kids put their own stamp on their camp setup by adding colorful pillows, garlands and stuffed animals into the mix. Add a little nighttime sparkle with solar lights and LED strings.

Bring out portable stools to create kid-sized coffee tables. They're perfect for keeping games and snacks off the ground.