Kids Camping Activities + Crafts

Updated 3/06/2026 by Stacy Bressler Looking for the best camping crafts for kids? You’ve found them! Whether you need a rainy day activity at the campsite, a fun camp-themed party project, or something to do during a preschool camp week, this list of 51 camping crafts has something for every age – from sensory play for toddlers to creative projects older kids will love. I’ve organized everything by theme so you can find exactly what you need fast! Almost all of these camping crafts link to full tutorials right here … Read more

What better way to remember an awesome summer camp or family camp trip than with a camp necklace! It’s WAY funner than buying one at the store, and you can create a necklace centered around your favorite memory about camp.. whether that was the mountains, boating, or let’s get real for most of the 10 and under – the s’mores! I absolutely love doing camp crafts because not only is it fun for the kids, but if you have younger ones (my oldest is in preschool) then it’s something to … Read more

If you’re looking for a fun camping bingo printable for kids, you’re in the right place! These free camping bingo cards are a simple activity you can print and bring along on your next camping trip, campground stay, or even a camping-themed party. Bingo is one of those games kids never seem to get tired of, and this camping version makes it even more fun with pictures of things you might spot around camp. You can play it like a traditional bingo game, turn it into a matching activity for … Read more

Camping activities for toddlers and babies can make or break a trip – keep them entertained and you’ll have a happy camp; lose their attention and chaos (and alot of crying!) ensues! Whether you have a crawler, a rambunctious 2-year-old, or an energetic 3-year-old, these 21 easy camping activities for toddlers are designed for the littlest campers so that you can get camp setup without a million interruptions! I know, for example, if I don’t give my toddler some task, he will either start putting rocks in our SUV’s exhaust … Read more

Updated March 2026 by Stacy Bressler Make your next camping trip even more fun with these seven different camping scavenger hunts – there’s something for the whole family! Sometimes camping makes me a little too relaxed (who doesn’t love to hang out in a camp chair around a campfire??), and I need a reason to get up and explore! With a scavenger hunt, there is actually a goal and I love being able to walk around and help my kids find anything we can! Anyways, I created these printable scavenger … Read more

With winter full force, I am SERIOUSLY missing all of our camping adventures – the campfire, the crafts, relaxing in a camp chair with the sun hitting you… Anyways, with that in mind, I wanted to sort of recreate a fun part of camping (especially for kids!) – the camping lantern! Don’t forget to also check out this massive list of 53+ camping crafts if you’re excited about camping too! Our son has his own mini one that he loves to bring everywhere after dark (and honestly, he even uses … Read more

If you love camping, then it sort of permeates your life – you get camping shirts, camping mugs, camping decor… and of course, if you have kids, fun toy camping sets and toys! I’m not gonna lie, I’m a sucker for camper themed stuff. I’m totally the person that falls for all those cute camping shirts, and the amazing mugs (my husband has one that says “camping is IN-TENTS” LOL!). So, it’s not surprising really that I’ve gone down the rabbit hole of kids camping toys. And OH MY GOSH! … Read more

With winter here, you bet I’m already summer dreaming – which led me to make this campfire craft! There are plenty of opportunities for bonfires of course during winter, but it’s just not the same vibe as a campfire.. And this past camping season, my son REALLY enjoyed camping and helping to make them – everything from gathering the kindling, helping to carry the wood we brought, and of course telling stories around it! I really wanted to do some sort of “camping night” at our house once a month … Read more