Outdoor survival activities for kids

kids survival skills activities: simple outdoor challenge to build an emergency shelter

Emergency Preparedness

These 8 basic survival skills for children form the basis for their survival knowledge. Each of these 8 techniques is vital to survive during a disaster.

Welcome to our list of the coolest outdoor STEM activities to keep your kids busy outside! Get kids enjoying the natural world around them while developing problem solving, creativity, observation, engineering skills and more. We love easy and do-able STEM projects for kids! Click to find the whole list of summer activities along with instructions and a supplies list!

Outdoor learning is a great way to connect with nature and have fun. Forest School activities can incorporate art, craft, science, sensory play, and s

Kids can get 'bored' or 'tired' on a walk but often only need a little bit of distraction. Here's another idea for keeping them motivated using string.

Do your kids love scavenger hunts? Teach Trail Marking skills with this simple trail blazing activity. Get a free printable by clicking through to There's Just One Mommy.

Since we have been learning Primitive Skills this school year I thought it would be good to practice outdoor skills and survival skills with books for kids.

Basic Survival Skills For Kids It's no secret that the world can be a dangerous place. From natural disasters to man-made emergencies, there are countless situations where having some basic survival skills can mean the difference between life and death. And yet, many people go through life without ever learning even the most basic of survival skills. This is especially true for children, who are often blissfully unaware or sheltered from the harsh realities of the world by their parents. But…

Teaching kids how to build a fire outdoors is a great outdoor skill for kids to learn, along with proper campfire safety tips and advice.