My daughter will be 17 this spring, and still enjoys camping. I will admit our camping ways have changed. Instead of always going to a state park with no hookups or just electricity, we have found ourselves going to more private campgrounds with activities. Having a pool to swim in and other activities is now more important. We also allow her to bring a friend if she wishes. Another thing is to plan activities and day trips away from the campground to see things of interest. Our first camping trip this year is a father-daughter trip to go ride our bikes in a day long bicycle tour. Great fun for both of us, and we have done this for the last 5 years. She is looking forward to the trip. Staying at a electricity only state park.
When at the campground I try to always do what she wants to do to keep busy. It is amazing how you can spend a day just riding bikes, swimming, playing bean bag toss, croquet, baseball, etc... Sometimes I just want to sit and do nothing, but I know it is important to her so I suck it up and participate. My wife-not so much. I think part of the excitement is doing so many things you generally wouldn't gather up the energy to do at home. Keeps us older ones active and feeling young!
