Survival skills are something that few of us have experience in, outside of those who were very involved in Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. Yet, knowing how to identify plants, start a fire in the woods, use a compass, and know what to do in the case of injury or emergency are important skills for anyone who spends time exploring the great outdoors.
You can look for a survival skills class that you can take, or look up how-to guides and do a bit of learning as a family. Maybe watch some YouTube videos on starting a fire with minimal supplies and practice at your campsite. Or purchase a plant identification guide for the area that you will be camping in and work on identifying plants as you go on a hike.
Not only are these skills valuable and potentially life-saving, but they are challenging and a fun way to bond as a family.