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 I’m taking my kids camping this summer for a whole week. This will be the longest trip they’ve ever taken without access to internet based tech/entertainment. What kinds of activities should we plan to keep them busy? I’m looking for anything from board games to outdoor excursions. We’ll be in the Sierras in California, and the kids are 11 and 13 years old.
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That sounds like fun! Here are some activities that can help to keep your kids entertained while camping:

-Reading: Encourage the kids to bring 2 or 3 books each. They may be surprised at how quickly they’ll get through them without any tech-based distractions.
-Writing: Nature is full of inspiration. Have your kids bring some journals and writing utensils so they can jot down diary entries, poems, short stories, or anything else they want to write. 
-Games: Even if you’re planning lots of wilderness adventures, it’s a good idea to bring games in case of inclement weather. Bring some fun multiplayer board games, and a deck of cards in case anyone wants to play solitaire.
-Arts and crafts: This will be a great time to experiment with arts and crafts such as watercolor painting, wood carving, knitting, embroidery, sculpting, wood burning/etching, and more. Your kids could also try their hands at some extra messy projects like tie-dye, making goo from scratch, paper mache, or splatter painting a la Jackson Pollock since you won't have to worry about making a mess inside your home. 
-Puzzles: Bring a book of crosswords or sudoku puzzles, and maybe a jigsaw puzzle that the whole family can work on together.
-Play music: Camping provides a great opportunity to practice playing acoustic instruments such as the guitar, ukulele, hand drums, flute, or fiddle.
-Sports: Bring a soccer ball, basketball, football, or tennis ball and racket so the kids can play together and exhaust themselves with some exercise.
-Hiking: Trail hiking makes a fun family excursion.
-Boating: There are several bodies of water in the Sierra Mountains. If you own a boat, you can bring it with you, or you may be able to rent one just for the trip. You could canoe, kayak, or use a motorized boat. Have the kids bring bathing suits, too, in case the water's warm enough for a swim. 
-Biking: Like hiking, this is a great way to explore the area, but you’ll be able to cover a lot more ground in a shorter amount of time on wheels than you could on foot.
-Star gazing: Bring a book of star maps and/or a telescope and spend the evenings searching for constellations and shooting stars.
-Campfire rituals: Replace the habit of zoning out in front of the tv after dinner with a nightly campfire ritual. You can cook dinner over the fire, make s’mores together, and take turns telling ghost stories, or opt for family stories if your kids don’t enjoy being scared.