Simple Summer Fun with Kids in Camas, WA

Summer in Camas, WA can be full of easygoing adventures for families who want to slow down, explore, and soak up the season together. If you’re looking for ways to keep the kids engaged (without the overwhelm), here are some favorite local spots that inspire joy and connection:

1. Blueberry Picking at Meadowglenn Farms
A morning at Meadowglenn Farms in Vancouver is pure summer magic. Grab a bucket and pick your fill of sweet, sun-warmed blueberries. It’s calm, kid-friendly, and lets little ones experience where their food comes from.

2. Nature Walk at Fallen Leaf Lake Park
This peaceful trail around Fallen Leaf Lake is perfect for letting your littles lead the way. Create a simple nature scavenger hunt, spot ducks, bugs and many types of plants along the way. It’s shady, quiet, and the perfect reset on a warm day. (P.S. come back in rubber boots during the fall/winter when the parking lot floods a bit for epic puddle jumping, my kids’ favorite!)

3. Story Time at the Camas Public Library
Check out their schedule for regular story time events. Little ones can listen to books, sing songs, and meet new friends. They have outdoor story times one day per week if you prefer, or stay inside for a perfect indoor break on hot or rainy summer days.

4. Music & Movement at Vancouver Community Library (Downtown)
The downtown library offers music and movement classes that get toddlers dancing and preschoolers singing along. It’s joyful, free, and right in the heart of town.

5. Build Sand Castles at Cottonwood Beach (Washougal)
Just a short drive from Vancouver and Camas is Cottonwood Beach. Enjoy sand, river views, and room to roam. Pack snacks, shovels, and let the kids go wild building castles or splashing at the shoreline.

More Ideas for Easy Summer Days:

• Ice cream trip to Treat
• Picnic and splash pad at Esther Short Park

Looking for a summer adventure that also captures the moment forever?
My mini sessions are designed to feel like a playful outing—with options like studio sessions, flower fields, apple orchards, or blueberry picking. It’s a relaxed, joy-filled way to make memories and document them beautifully. Take a peek at all the options and upcoming dates here!

Wrap-Up:
Sometimes I forget that summer doesn’t have to be busy and complicated to be memorable. A few simple outings with your kids—where there’s space to be silly, splashy, and sun-soaked—are often the ones that stick with you the longest. I love being able to let my kids take the lead, and many of these ideas offer that freedom. Enjoy! -Lena