20+ Campfire Crafts and Activities
Campfire fun just got craftier! From glowing DIY fires to tasty treats and handprint masterpieces, these 20+ campfire crafts and activities will light up your summer days!
We love to celebrate summer with creative campfire crafts and activities. Whether we are camping in the great outdoors or hanging out with friends on the deck, a campfire is like a magnet for fun camping activities, creative play, and of course, snacks.
Today I have rounded up 20+ exciting, colorful, and just plain fun camping crafts and campfire ideas that are perfect for little kids, older kids, and even those of us pretending we’re just “supervising.”
From handprint campfire art to a play campfire made out of felt to fun food ideas, there is sure to be something here for you and your little ones to enjoy. Get ready for some seriously creative fun!
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Why You’ll Love These Activities
These easy camping crafts aren’t just a great way to entertain the kiddos—they’re a total win for family bonding. They’re perfect for rainy days at the camp site, backyard camping fun, or even a living room campout party when the weather doesn’t cooperate.
With minimal prep, mostly basic supplies, and loads of imagination, these craft ideas are your ticket to storytelling, snack-making, and memory-making around your own version of a campfire. And hey, you might even enjoy getting your hands messy too. I know I did!
Our Round Up of Campfire Crafts and Activities
A splash of paint and a little imagination make this colorful watercolor campfire craft a great starter activity. Just grab some watercolors and let those flames fly!
Make a handprint fire with this free printable campfire art template. The kids love seeing their fiery fingers!
This painted handprint campfire made with real sticks would be a fun project. It’s the perfect combo of nature art project and sensory play.
Fire cup knockdown would be a great activity for your next family camping trip! Think bowling meets camping! Stack red solo cups, decorate with flames, and knock ‘em down.
I made this epic campfire cake as part of a campout party that I put together for my boys. We love camping so much that during the cold winter months, I try to bring the fun of the great outdoors inside.
This campout party included camping food, crafts, twinkly lights, and a sleepover in the living room. My kids absolutely loved it and it was super easy to throw together!
Handprint fire artwork is super simple and super cute—cotton balls make the perfect squishy marshmallows for a pretend roast!
Tips and Tricks
- Use toilet paper rolls or cardboard tubes to make sturdy fire logs.
- Keep a stash of tissue paper in different colors on hand for instant flames.
- Let kids mix nature scavenger hunt finds like leaves and twigs into their crafts.
- Add glow sticks inside fake fires for extra nighttime magic.
- Use a hole punch for easy stringing in campfire crowns or beaded crafts.
- Store supplies in a small bin for a quick grab-and-go camping craft kit.
Campfire cupcakes are ideal for a birthday or campfire-themed party!
Brown strips of paper for logs and handprint flames bring this classic handprint campfire to life.
My kids love to paint their hands and feet for crafts. We even rounded up some of our favorite Hand and Foot Print Crafts for friends to choose from.
All you need is a paper bag, tissue paper, and imagination for this paper bag campfire. It would be great for pretend play on the picnic table or inside a pillow fort!
Another version of a handprint campfire, but this one adds a fluffy marshmallow on a stick!
This simple campfire craft uses pipe cleaners and beads to make mini roasting sticks—easy enough for young kids, and cute enough to keep on display.
Fire hand painting is sure to be messy, chaotic, and totally worth it!
This bonfire collage is made with tissue paper. Rip, glue, and squish your way to a fiery camping-themed craft that’s perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
This felt campfire is something that I made for the boys last Christmas. They love playing make believe, especially when it comes to camping, so this was the perfect gift for them!
They love to pretend they are roasting marshmallows over the campfire. Be sure to check out the full felt campfire tutorial if you want to make one of your own.
This “F” for Fire craft is great for preschoolers learning their letters.
This creative campfire cupcake is a sweet fun food idea.
Make this simple paper craft campfire using colored squares and a black piece of paper—great for younger crafters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are fun camping crafts for toddlers?
Try simple paper crafts, finger painting, handprint art, and pretend play with felt or cardboard tube campfires.
How do you set up a camping craft station?
Use a plastic bin or tote to hold craft supplies like glue, tissue paper, scissors, and markers. A folding picnic table works great for spreading out and keeping things contained.
What supplies should I bring for campfire crafts?
Pack basics like construction paper, glue sticks, brown strips of paper, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and tea lights. Don’t forget a trash bag for easy cleanup.
Can older kids enjoy these crafts too?
Totally! Many of these crafts can be leveled up with extra detail—think beaded keychains, felt campfires, or turning your paper craft into a full-on scene with tents and animals.
Add some depth and color to this classic construction paper campfire craft by layering different colors of paper into flames.
This delicious campfire cookie looks super yummy!
Making a campfire card would be fun!
This easy campfire snack is always a hit with the kids. This fun food idea uses pretzel sticks and fruit roll-ups to create a snackable fire.
This glowing campfire is made with a tea light for a magical glowing effect—perfect for nighttime pretend stories.
Beaded campfire keychains are super cute, easy to make, and make a fun craft kit addition for your next family camping trip.
These campfire crowns are another hot kid craft. Craft your very own royal fire crown with red, yellow, and orange felt. Your little campers will rule the campsite with fiery flair.
Don’t toss those toilet paper rolls! This cardboard tube campfire would also be great for imaginative play!
Now the only thing left to do is grab your marshmallows (or glue sticks) and dive in! These fun camping crafts are the perfect way to spark creativity and keep the little ones entertained all summer long—whether you’re around a real campfire or your living room version of it. Let the creative journey begin!
Which of these amazing campfire crafts and activities would you use first? Do you have any campfire crafts that should be added to this list? Please share!
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This is a fantastic collection! We’re big on camping, and I know that my girls would love to try some of these out! Pinned!
These ideas are pretty amazing! It’s safe and fun. These can be incorporated in activities during Boys or Girl Scouts’ Week. Thanks for sharing.
Cannot wAit to try some of these this summer with my 2 1/2 year olds
Yay!!! Have fun :)
What did you use to make the marshmallows on the hand print campfire look cooked? Marker, crayon, something else?
Brown acrylic paint :)