Outdoor Tips for Families

Want your kids to love the outdoors as much as you do? Here are some tips from AMC experts and resources to help you plan your next family outing.

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How-To Tips

Preparing for your Trip
Camping with Kids
Getting Kids Outdoors in Winter
Five Tips for Happy Hikers
Games for the Trail
Games Paddlers Play

Top Outdoor Picks in the Northeast

Best Family Campgrounds
Top Rail-Trails
New England Road Trip
Hut Trip with Kids

Gear

Finding the right family tent
Sunblock
How to choose a baby carrier
Gear for winter adventures with kids

Safety Notes

Food and Drink for the trail
Don’t Get Lost

Join an AMC-organized Trip!

Local Family Outings with AMC Chapters - under Activity, select "Family"

Destination-based Family Programs - led by AMC Staff

• Family Adventure Camps
• Summer Family Programs
• Fall Family Programs

Teen Wilderness Adventures