Ahhh, the childhood memories, or small kid time as we say here in Hawaii as we reminisce about the fun we had playing outside.
My wife and I formed a small outdoor childrens' group of five year old kids (my older daughter's age). Ther younger siblings also participate. I supplied them all with a bright yellow backpack and filled it with kit. They are the best equipped five year olds I know.
Then we talk to them about safety.
And take them out. They have gone on numerous hikes and to the beach very often. They will be going on their first camp out next weekend.
My kids at our favorite beach:
Feeding the ducks and geese on our last hike:
Following the pied piper?
Feeding some fishies: