My husband and I camped a lot before kids.
When Big M started walking (ahem running) camping became less of a fun, relaxing event and more of a long distance sprint. Needless to say, we stopped camping outdoors as often (but we still pretend to camp inside).
Well hip hip hooray, M and M have grown up a little bit and we are unwrapping the tent and rolling out the sleeping bags.
You know this mom doesn’t go any where without a lesson plan, camping is no exception.
What you need for this target practice game:
- Nerf guns
- Nerf bullets
- Toilet paper rolls
- Markers
- Wide open space
Before we left I rounded up 5 or 6 toilet paper rolls.
I used markers to draw targets on them along with a number (1, 2 or 3).
These buckets worked really well to hold the targets, but there are a lot of ways you could prop them up.
We drew a line in the dirt for the kids to stand at, showed them how to aim and then sat back to watch.
The quiet line of kids waiting to get a little target practice was much different than chasing a toddler.
Ahhhh I love camping!
Other Target Practice Game Tips:
- I do not want to encourage litter… something that could be a problem if these little bullets go flying. We made sure each kid knew how many darts they started with and put them in charge of collecting that amount when they were done. (A little math in the woods.
) - This fun activity made it all the way home and comes out a lot!
I am a stay at home mom who loves to learn…and teach. I started amomwithalessonplan.com to share some of the ideas that I really enjoy with my kids. I want Moms [and Dads] to know that adding a little learning to playtime is fun and easy.
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This looks like it was so much fun. We have been turning off the lights at night and playing laser tag, but this is a good way to get the boys outside with their weapons!
What fun! Turning out the lights. =)
This looks like so much fun! I’d love for you to share at our outdoor link party:
http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/p/come-play-outside.html
It was fun… I even joined in for a bit!
I’d love to have you share this with our readers for our Fun Stuff Fridays link up! http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/02/fun-stuff-fridays-11.html
Thanks for sharing this article. I really like this idea. I think it is great to let the kids prepare the targets. Another great way to spend time together. Here is an article on target shooting with boys using a 22 rifle filled with other practical tips. http://www.manbuilders.com/boys-target-shooting
What a great idea! I really like this and it is good to spend time together making the targets. Check out this article on shooting with a 22 rifle with boys. http://www.manbuilders.com/boys-target-shooting