Because it’s not about teaching them to love nature… it’s about letting them live it.
In a world where screens occupy a large part of children’s free time, reconnecting with nature has become a necessity, not just a desire. But how can we make our children fall in love with nature without making it an obligation?
At Camping Cambrils Caban, we see it every day: children who arrive with a certain reluctance… and end up spending hours barefoot, taking a dip or playing in the park. The key is not to force, but to offer. Let them discover, get dirty, observe. Here are some keys to achieve it.
The first step: changing the scenario
You can’t expect your children to love nature if their usual environment is filled with concrete. That’s why the setting is everything.
In Cambrils Caban we have created a space without asphalt, with ancient trees, dirt roads, natural shadows and corners that invite you to explore. Nothing is for decoration: everything has life, history, presence. It is a place that does not imitate nature, but respects it.
“Children don’t need instructions to explore…just space and time.”
Let the game do it all
Forget about organizing didactic activities with handouts and rules. Sometimes, the best lesson is taught by an ant crossing the road.
A stick can be a magic wand, a dry leaf can hide a story. Give him the freedom to play aimlessly, without fear of getting dirty. That’s where creativity comes from.
Eliminates distractions and screens
It is not a question of prohibiting, but of balancing. On vacation, you can mark certain times of the day without cell phones, tablets or cartoons. In return, propose simple plans:
- Making a handicraft with elements of nature
- Collect leaves of different types
- Watching the stars while lying in a hammock
- Making up stories with stones or branches
At Cambrils Caban, technology is invisible. The natural takes center stage. And it shows in how they play, how they relate, how they breathe.
Make them feel that they are “part of it”.
A powerful way to connect with nature is to feel useful within it. Have you tried letting them water the plants, build a mini shelter with branches or help set up the tent?
Tasks they used to avoid become adventures. Because everything changes when the environment is real, not decorated.
Choose accommodations that respect the environment
Children are very sensitive to contrasts. If they sleep in artificial housing, they will hardly be able to connect with their surroundings. That is why in Camping Cambrils Caban we are committed to integrated accommodation with the environment:
- Plots with natural shade
- wooden bungalows
- Glamping for the more adventurous (but with comforts)
There is no visual noise here. And that allows your attention to turn to what matters: the birds singing, the smell of the earth, the sound of the wind.
The magic of the night: stars, lanterns and fairy tales
One of the most transformative experiences for children is the night at the campsite. Far from light pollution, the sky becomes a starry blanket. All you need is:
- A flashlight
- A mat
- And a great desire to invent stories looking at the stars.
✨ In August 2026, we will have a. spectacular solar eclipse. A unique opportunity for children to experience an unforgettable natural phenomenon.
You connect, and they will too
Children learn more from what they see than from what we tell them. If they see you enjoying the environment, the silence, a peaceful sunrise… so will they.
At Camping Cambrils Caban, we believe that the best way to educate is to live the experience in first person. Here, everything is designed to bring families back to basics: time, fresh air, connection.
Because with little, you can be very happy.
