Is there anything that gets kids laughing harder around the campfire than a round of Mad Libs? I don’t think so! There’s something about hearing a ridiculous story that YOU helped create that just never gets old – and camping Mad Libs are especially hilarious because the stories are about things happening RIGHT where you are! Whether you’re huddled in the tent waiting out a rainstorm, winding down after a long day of hiking, or just looking for a fun campfire activity that works for all ages, camping Mad Libs … Read more

Phones are put away, s’mores are done, and the campfire is crackling – now what? This is exactly when a round of camping Would You Rather becomes the best decision you’ve made all trip! It’s one of those rare games that works for literally everyone around the fire, from the 5-year-old who just wants to be silly to the adults who end up debating their answers way longer than expected. No supplies, no setup, no prep – just questions and opinions! We’ve split this list into sections so you can … Read more

Camping trivia is one of those activities that works in so many situations – stuck in the car on the way to the campsite, gathered around the campfire after dinner, or filling time during a rainy afternoon in the tent. And unlike most campfire games, it’s genuinely fun for every age at once. I’ve put together 75+ camping trivia questions sorted into categories so you can mix and match for your group. Little kids get their own easy section, older kids and teens have progressively harder questions, and adults get … Read more

Spring is basically a countdown to mud season in our house – and after a few years of watching my kids track it everywhere, I finally decided to just lean into it and make them their own mud kitchen! The only problem? Every mud kitchen tutorial I found involved scavenging for wood, borrowing tools, and committing to a permanent structure that would sit in my backyard forever. I also really wanted something we could collapse and take camping, because keeping kids busy at the campsite is basically its own full … Read more

If you’re looking for camping words for kids, this list includes over 200 camping-themed vocabulary words related to camping gear, nature, outdoor activities, and campfire fun. These words are perfect for word searches, spelling lists, classroom activities, or camping-themed learning units. I created a fun, downloadable camping words list (with pictures) for teachers to use at the bottom! Jump To Your Perfect Camping Words List! Camping Gear Words These are all items used while camping (use them to make a fun campsite scavenger hunt like this!) Nature and Outdoor Words … Read more