Campfire Crafts: 70+ Screen-Free Outdoor Projects for Kids and Families (Fox Chapel Publishing) Activities, Games, Stories, Nature Projects, and Songs for Camping Family Fun

Discover the perfect guide for creative outdoor fun with kids!

Campfire Crafts is packed with exciting ideas to make every camping trip, hike, park day, or backyard adventure more engaging. Designed for kids of varying ages and mixed-age groups, this guide supports flexible, screen-free play that works for families, classrooms, camps, and youth programs. Featuring 50 hands-on crafts and 30 camp extras, the book combines creativity, exploration, and outdoor learning.

Written by experienced camp counselors Andrew and Anna Fahmy, who have inspired hundreds of kids through crafting, storytelling, and outdoor exploration, Campfire Crafts balances structure and flexibility so activities can be adapted to different group sizes, timeframes, and settings.

What makes this book a must-have:

• 50 craft activities: Creative projects using natural and recycled materials alongside easy store-bought supplies
• 30 camp extras: Includes songs, stories, campfire games, and practical safety tips that add fun and structure to outdoor experiences
• Kid-friendly nature journaling: Interactive pages for documenting adventures, reflecting on projects, and building memories
• Simple planning tools: Each craft includes prep details, supply lists, time estimates, and cost guidelines to help leaders and parents organize activities with ease
• Flexible for any group: Designed for use with small family gatherings, outdoor classrooms, youth groups, day camps, or large overnight programs
• Eco-friendly focus: Encourages sustainable creativity using natural and repurposed materials, inspiring kids to connect with the environment
• Trusted authors: Written by experienced camp counselors Andrew and Anna Fahmy, who have inspired hundreds of kids through crafting, storytelling, and outdoor exploration

Perfect for a variety of outdoor settings! Whether you are leading a summer camp, planning a family camping trip, organizing Scout troop activities, or searching for unplugged weekend fun, this guide delivers fresh and meaningful activities that keep children active, creative, and curious in nature. You’ll find creative ideas that work in parks, forests, campsites, and more.

The featured crafts range from quick and simple rock painting and pipe cleaner creatures to creative science experiments and DIY glowing lanterns. Alongside the activities, you’ll find camp extras like camp songs, stories, wilderness skills, and valuable tips for staying safe, having fun, and making the most of time outdoors. The included journal pages provide space for kids to document their adventures and reflect on what they’ve made to create lasting memories.

Combining fun, environmental education, and creativity, Campfire Crafts helps kids unplug, connect with nature, and create lasting memories. It is an essential resource for parents, teachers, camp leaders, and anyone who wants to spark imagination and build outdoor traditions.