Volkswagen Camper Adventures

This is the second part of our collaboration blog with our friends,  The Chaotic Campervaners.   This post shares their suggestions on how to keep your kids amused whilst camping. Keeping Kids Amused Whilst Camping We;  The Chaotic Campervaners;  love camping and campervanning!  But the first time that we felt brave enough to take our son camping was when he was 2 years old. The reason that we were so reluctant to take our son camping was that he is (and always has been) a very active child, who is always on the go and is full of energy! In fact, on this first camping trip, the woman in the next tent told us at the end of our holiday that she had thought that we had twin boys because she didn't think that it could be the same child running around the whole time! So you'll understand that the thought of keeping him amused and entertained whilst in a structure that has no sound proofing when there are other people in such close proximity did not inspire a feeling of a relaxed cam

I've been asked on numerous occasions, how do I keep my kids occupied when we go away in the campervan.  The truth is, I don't find it too difficult. The majority of times we book a campsite, it's usually because of its local attractions.  That may be a beach, a theme park, a museum or whatever else we decide we wish to experience.  When we are visiting these attractions, the van is only really a space to sleep and eat breakfast, so we don't really spend much time in there. My wife and I have camped at coastal sites ever since our first trip away together, and as a youngster I spent many a holiday at the seaside in my parents caravan, so it isn't really surprising that our two daughters also share our love of the beach. It's very easy keeping kids occupied with a beach.  Who doesn't love the old tradition of sandcastle building?  I know I do, especially when they're surrounded by a moat.   When you're bored of sandcastles, why