When it comes to screen-free activities, you just can’t beat spending time outdoors with the kids. Maybe that’s why camping is popular among families with young kids; it’s a great way to get plenty of time outside. Even if your family isn’t planning a camping trip this summer, you can still enjoy camping […]
Make a Colorful Bracelet with Soda Straw Weaving
If you are looking for a fun tween craft for your child to do at home, or maybe some new camp crafts for summer, look no farther. Straw weaving is the perfect craft for tweens and early teens. The finished product can be used to make colorful yarn bracelets, headbands, belts, and necklaces. If […]
Camp Craft: Soap Carving
Summer is the perfect time to get outside with the kids and try some fun activities together. Even if the kids can’t make it to camp this year, you can have fun with your own backyard camp activities. Have fun and teach basic knife skills with soap carving for kids. Affiliate links have been […]
Make Your Own Tin Can Stove Backyard Camping Activity
There is just something about cooking over an open flame. One of my favorite camping activities we did in Girl Scouts was learning to make and then cook on a buddy burner stove. I couldn’t wait to try the activity with my own kids. Your kids will enjoy cooking outside as part of some […]
Fun Camping Crafts for Kids
Summer means more time outdoors and for many, camping trips. Whether you’re camping in the backyard, or traveling to somewhere new, you can get the kids excited about camping with these fun camping crafts. Planning a staycation? Check out these fun backyard day camp ideas as well. The tent and campfire crafts, as well as […]
