These camping crafts are perfect for kids of all ages – and even adults! Use these ideas for the best campout both indoors and out.
Skills Required: None. All of these ideas are perfect for beginners, as well as children of any age. I believe adults will have just as good of a time making these as the kids will.
Something that a lot of people don’t know about me: I have an undergraduate degree in Forestry. If you’re thinking that’s basically a degree in camping with some math thrown in there, you’d be pretty close.
I’m sure you can guess that I love camping – I love the outdoors – there isn’t much I won’t try or do when it comes to being outside. I’m like the Lorax. I love trees (I don’t necessarily speak for them though).
I think my love of all things outdoors started when I was young, and I used to play outside in the woods near our house on a daily basis. I feel like that is where I developed independence and imagination. I spent a lot of time playing by myself.
My family never really camped, but when I got old enough to drive, I started camping on my own and with my friends. I love being in the wilderness, whether it be via car or backpacking. Enough about me though . . .
Let’s talk camping crafts! I assembled this list because fall is my favorite time to camp, and I’m thinking there’s a lot of you that feel the same way. Of course, any time is great time to make one of these ideas . . . summer camp works just as well.
Scroll down to get my favorite ideas, and then I’d love to hear which ones you try in the comments. Plus any fun stories about your love of the outdoors!
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Katie Sterneugle
DIY Fireflies
If you don't have fireflies in your area then you are missing the magic of late summer! Learn how to make your own here.
You'll need to use a sewing machine for this project, but this is a great way to make a camp chair for kids using PVC pipe! Guess what – the chairs fold up, too.
Grab an old peanut butter jar and a plastic bowl to making this camping lantern – with no flame! Use a bottle of Mod Podge and tissue paper to decorate.
Turn a pill organizer into a travel spice kit for camping. So smart! Get the free printable labels here – and learn how to do it. You can make this camping spice kit in just a matter of minutes, and for cheap!
I think we all remember making God's eyes at summer camp! However, if you missing out on this camping craft treasure, grab some dowels and yarn. These are easy to make and the results are fun and colorful!
We love painting rocks around here – that's why these camping story stones are our favorite! Grab magazine scraps, markers, and your Mod Podge to make them.
Kids love making and playing with this glowing campfire craft! It’s super easy to make and perfect for summer, fire safety week, summer camp, or for imaginative play.
This popsicle stick tent craft idea is PERFECT for summer boredom busters and family camping adventures! It's simple for all ages and will be a cinch for you to pull together within minutes!
One of the best parts of sitting around the campfire is roasting marshmallows – who doesn't love warm fluff combined with chocolate and graham? Recreate the memories with these cute faux (easy to make!) s'mores.
Rocks are easy to find around any campsite – that's what makes this camping craft so awesome! All you'll need is some bright paint colors and a paintbrush.
Dolls like to go on camping trips too! Just pick out your fleece fabrics, grab some scissors and a ruler, and get comfy on your floor for 30 minutes or so. Your doll with have the cutest sleeping bag before long
Learn how to sew the coolest campfire – that way when your children are dreaming of a camping trip, you're ready. It might not allow to make real s'mores, but it's still really cute.
These are the perfect way to decorate a campsite – with homemade lanterns on a string made of old plastic bottles! So fun and easy to make with Mod Podge, tissue paper, and recycling.
Don't want to put your rump on wet or uncomfortable ground? Make this Duck Tape sit upon the easy – and inexpensive way. Kids can easily make their own.
This s'mores craft with popsicle sticks is extra perfect for either summer or fall camping season. Everyone loves s’mores so – without a doubt – they're going to love this easy DIY pretend piece idea as well!
These are some seriously cool projects. I'm a city girl married to a country boy, so I'm not full of camping savvy. Thanks to you tho, the next four weekends are gonna make me a star in the eyes of my children. I'll have to eventually fess up to my source, but I want them to be impressed, that I at least looked up how to cool camp. Thank you so much for sharing these awesome things to do while camping. Yuppie the star to me.
Amy
Tuesday 29th of September 2020
My pleasure Jeannie! I'm so excited you're going to try them!
Jeannie Wallace
Monday 21st of September 2020
These are some seriously cool projects. I'm a city girl married to a country boy, so I'm not full of camping savvy. Thanks to you tho, the next four weekends are gonna make me a star in the eyes of my children. I'll have to eventually fess up to my source, but I want them to be impressed, that I at least looked up how to cool camp. Thank you so much for sharing these awesome things to do while camping. Yuppie the star to me.
Amy
Tuesday 29th of September 2020
My pleasure Jeannie! I'm so excited you're going to try them!