Although I’m a Mom, I still like to say that I’m an expert child…especially when it comes to playing outside! ha! So… I thought I’d relive a little of my childhood by writing some ideas for Christmas gifts for all those adventure kids in your life!
Experiences as gifts
This category is endless… but write your favorite adventure pal kiddo an experience certificate and make it EPIC!!!!!
Ideas for adventure experiences as gifts:
A day in the snow! Sledding, build a snow man… maybe even sleep in a snow cave and drink hot chocolate together!
A scavenger hunt through the forest to find all the stuffed animals that have gone missing!!!
New Years day sunrise date on the mountain… cook breakfast outside together!
National polar plunge day for Dad… haha! A gift from Mom to the kids to watch Dad jump in an ice lake.
Here is an adventure certificate template for you!
Fill out the form below and I’ll send you the adventure certificate template! Print it out on some nice kraft paper, wrap it up in a huge box filled with rocks… and then hide the box far away… and create a treasure map to find the box… and bake that map in your child’s pancake! Okay… maybe not the last step…but HAVE FUN!!
10 Adventure Gift ideas for OUTDOOR FAMILIES!
A quickdraw for sport climbing! I wish I could take credit for this… but a friend told me about this idea! Buy your child a piece of outdoor gear… so by the time their 16 they will have a full rack of sport climbing gear! Here is a nice one from Black Diamond.
Outdoor adventure clothes! As the Swedes say, “There is no such thing as bad weather… just bad clothes!” Here are some favorite brands that may seem pricey… but 1 piece of fantastic outdoor clothing can make or break an adventure! Here are a few favorites…
Layers from Patagonia … or sun hats… or swim gear! (check Patagonia worn wear for deals!)
Warm clothes from Reima
Veer All Terrain Wagon. Take this to the beach… to the trails… to the farmers market and pile those kids and all the gear in!
MonkeyMat - take this mat on adventures! It’s lightweight and works on damp or wet ground :)
Mindfulness cards for kids outside. These are SO sweet! Practice gratitude, breathing, and other mindfulness exercises as you hike with the family!
6. For adventurous indoor play, check out Wiwiurka Toys! Get those babies climbing and testing their limits from a young age!
7. Exploring Nature with Kids complete year long curriculum! Exploring Nature With Children is a complete, year-long curriculum designed to guide you, step by step, through an entire calendar year of nature study. Completely self-contained, this book has all the information you need to make nature study happen regularly for your family.
8. National Parks of the USA book - this book is a beautiful documentation of the history of our national parks! It’s a wonderful way to ignite the desire to explore nature in your child.
9. A baby carrier for hiking! There are so many options here. The Osprey Poco carrier is a popular one for most families! When it comes to carriers each family probably has difference preferences for packs and features.
10. A down blanket!! Cozy up together as a family in cold weather with a down blanket!! Great for camping, campfires, cuddling, sleeping in the truck… the list goes on and on!
Have a wonderful season of cheer!!!!
If you haven’t checked out the Winter Bucket List template… give it a look! :)