Fun Family Campfire Activities

One of the most enjoyable parts of camping is the campfire. There are many things you can do around the campfire, as a family, to pass the time while you’re enjoying the great outdoors. Here are a few fun family campfire activities:

S’mores

These tasty campfire treats are a camp cooking classic. To make S’mores, you need three ingredients: graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. Simply roast the marshmallows as you normally would, until the marshmallow is golden brown. If you prefer your marshmallows burnt, feel free to roast it that way, instead. While the marshmallow is still warm, slide it off your roasting stick on to one of the graham cracker halves. Place a piece of chocolate on top of the marshmallow, and put the other half of the graham cracker on top of that.

Sing-a-long

Another great campfire tradition is the sing-a-long. Whether it’s a somber song like “Kum Bay Yah” or whether it’s something more upbeat, your children will enjoy singing with you around the campfire. If you don’t want to sing traditional campfire songs, you can make a copy of your kids’ favorite CD liner, so that you can all sing along to their favorite tunes. You can make up songs, too. Use twigs, pots and pans for musical instruments to add a little extra variety to your sing-a-long.

Storytelling

Ghost stories are yet another campfire tradition. Stories about ax murderers loose in the nearby woods, or the spirits of long-dead campers can excite and entertain your family. If you are concerned about your children becoming too scared, consider telling other sorts of stories. Retell some of Aesop’s fables, or other classic children’s stories. For more interaction, consider making up a story together where each person adds a single line to the story.

The Most Important Thing

Always keep in mind, when you’re having fun with your family at a campfire, that safety comes first. Avoid horseplay, and watch the fire to make sure that it stays in the fire pit. Keep an eye on children of all ages, and make sure you’ve got a first aid kit with you in case of an emergency.