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Camping Games, Crafts, Stories, and More to Delight Your Family

May 20, 2020


We all know kids enjoy traditional fun like biking, hiking, splashing in creeks, and swimming at campground pools, but we also wanted to share some new ideas that you might want to try! 

Enjoying camping at home in the living room with your blanket fort? You can still give these a go!




Campfire Games

Scholastic has a list of 8 campfire games for the family, and we also found this roundup of games that includes instructions in case you're like me and haven't heard of some of these! 


Campfire Stories

Use your judgment when sharing spooky stories with your family. Maybe try one of the kid-friendly ones from these lists: 22 Campfire Stories to Spook and Delight and  Kid-Friendly Spooky Campfire Stories.


Camping-Themed Crafts and Snacks

Popsicle Stick S’mores & Tents

Glow Jars

Tissue Paper Campfire


You can find more camping-themed activities in this great article