In this post: Find everything you need for a beach camping themed Spanish lesson, with vocabulary, activity ideas, and more!
¡Llegó el verano! Summer is here!
If you’re looking for a fun way to teach Spanish this summer, these beach camping Spanish activities help kids learn vocabulary through play, with hands-on games, a themed word list, and simple ideas you can use at home or on the go.
In this post, you’ll find Spanish camping vocabulary, creative activity ideas, and more resources for building a summer-themed lesson.
Spanish Camping and Beach Vocabulary for Kids
Ready to unplug and have some summer fun? A beach camping theme is an excellent way to not only learn some essential el verano Spanish vocabulary, but also take a break from screens and appreciate the great outdoors.
These Spanish camping and beach vocabulary words are perfect for summer-themed lessons. You can choose a few terms to get started, like these:
Beach Words in Spanish:
- la playa (beach)
- la arena (sand)
- la toalla (towel)
- la silla de playa (beach chair)
Camping Words in Spanish:
- acampar (to camp)
- la tienda de campaña (tent)
- el saco de dormir (sleeping bag)
- la fogata (campfire)
If you want to expand your child’s vocabulary even further, here’s our full list of beach and camping vocabulary in Spanish, including pronunciation:
| Spanish | Pronunciation | English Translation |
| acampar | ah-kahm-pahr | to camp |
| el campamento | ehl kahm-pah-mehn-toh | camp (noun) |
| hacer una caminata | ah-sehr oo-nah kah-mee-nah-tah | go for a walk/stroll |
| el senderismo | sehn-deh-rees-moh | hiking |
| hacer surf | ah-sehr soorf | go surfing |
| nadar | nah-dahr | swim |
| la toalla | lah toh-ah-yah | towel |
| tienda de campaña | tyehn-dah deh kahm-pah-nyah | tent |
| saco de dormir | sah-koh deh dohr-meer | sleeping bag |
| casa rodante | kah-sah rroh-dahn-teh | camper/caravan/RV |
| lámpara de aceite | lahm-pah-rah deh ah-sey-teh | oil lamp |
| malvavisco | mahl-bah-bees-koh | marshmallow |
| fogata | foh-gah-tah | bonfire |
| silla de playa | see-yah deh plah-yah | beach chair |
| mesa | meh-sah | table |
| rocas | rroh-kahs | rocks |
| arena | ah-reh-nah | sand |
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Fun Spanish Beach Camping Activities for Kids
Whether you’re staying home or heading out to la playa, these Spanish beach camping activities help kids learn naturally through play. Your kids will have fun using their imaginations as they practice vocabulary and build confidence using Spanish!
Mix and match some these Spanish beach camping activities to build your el verano lesson:
Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt
What kids practice: vocabulary and speaking
Make a scavenger hunt using beach and camping vocabulary—like rocas (rocks), arena (sand), or mesa (table)—and go for a walk at a nearby park or beach.
You can also do this at home by hiding vocabulary word cards around the room. Have your kids find each one and match it to a picture or use the word in a sentence, depending on their level.
Cuentos de fogata (Campfire Stories)
What kids practice: speaking and storytelling
Set up a pretend campfire using sticks, paper flames, or anything you have on hand.
Sit together in a circle and use vocabulary flashcards to create silly stories. Flip over a few word cards at once and see how you can connect them into one story. Start with “Érase una vez…” (“Once upon a time…”).
Camp Out (or Camp In)
What kids practice: vocabulary and pretend play
Use items around the house or in your yard for a pretend campout.
Make a check-list with Spanish camping vocabulary to “pack” for your camping trip and set up the campsite: tienda de campaña (tent), saco de dormir (sleeping bag), lámpara (lamp).
If you’re indoors, build a fort with blankets and bring in stuffed animals as “wild animals” to practice animal vocabulary. Turn off the lights and read Spanish picture books by lantern light. If you’re outside, gather sticks for a pretend campfire and enjoy a few marshmallows together.
La playa Sensory Bin
What kids practice: vocabulary and hands-on exploration
Making your own beach-themed sensory bin is a great idea for younger learners.
Fill a tub with sand and small beach items (toys or pictures work great for this). As they dig and explore, have your kids name each item in Spanish as they find them. Once they’ve found the hidden items, let them enjoy some free play with the sensory bin.
Beach Day at Home
What kids practice: verbs and everyday language
Bring the beach to your backyard with towels, beach chairs, and a kiddie pool or sandbox.
Make a simple packing list in Spanish and have your kids help gather the items. As they play, practice verbs like nadar (to swim), cavar (to dig), and hacer (to make).
¿Dónde está…? (Where Is…?)
What kids practice: prepositions and sentence structure
Set up a pretend campsite with toys and stuffed animals for this fun game.
Hide items around the room and ask your child where each one is. For example: “¿Dónde está el oso?” (Where is the bear?) “El oso está debajo de la mesa. (The bear is under the table.)
Mystery Beach Bag
What kids practice: describing and speaking
Fill a beach bag with items you’d take to the beach, like a towel, a shovel, a bucket, and/or a hat.
Show your child matching vocabulary cards first, then have them reach into the bag without looking. They can describe what they feel using Spanish adjectives like suave (soft), duro (hard), or pesado (heavy), and guess the item before pulling it out.
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What’s Inside Our Summer Spanish Unit for Kids
If you’re looking for even more ways to support Spanish learning this summer, you don’t have to plan everything from scratch!
Our Spanish Summer Unit inside the Holiday & Seasonal Bundle includes ready-to-use lessons, printables, games, and songs—all designed to help your kids learn through fun, themed activities. It has everything you need for a beach camping Spanish lesson, plus much more.
In the unit, you’ll find:
- Interactive activities
- Games
- Flashcards
- Tracing
- Songs and music
- Comprehension reading
When summer’s over, our Holiday and Seasonal Bundle has even more for your kids to discover.
Students will learn about 7 different holidays and all 4 seasons in Spanish with fun printables, songs, stories, and games. It’s a great way to learn about Latin American celebrations and practice their Spanish all year long!
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Support Biliteracy Through Every Season
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Our robust, open & go curriculum series provides you with all of the tools you’ll need to raise bilingual and biliterate children. Along with our Holiday and Seasonal Bundle, we also have individual curriculum levels for kids of all ages.
Why you’ll love these Spanish lessons for kids:
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- Perfect for preschool through the elementary years
- Designed for homeschool families
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With our lessons for beginners, intermediate, and advanced learners, your kids will explore topics that they love while building their Spanish skills. And it’s so easy—all you have to do is open your book and go!
Find all of our curriculum levels right here!
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Lydia is a freelance parenting and education writer. She previously taught English as a second language and enjoys sharing her love of language learning with her children.