20+ Camping Crafts for Preschool that is perfect to get the kids excited about the summer and upcoming camping trips including campfires, bug crafts, smores, and more.
So whether you are taking a family camping trip, summer camp for kids, VBS, or just camping at home then you definitely want to make sure you have these camping craft supplies on hand.
These camping crafts for preschoolers are great for fighting camp boredom, beating the hot heat, or passing some time during a rainy day with fun crafts and activities for all ages of kiddos to enjoy.
Your happy little camper is going to love these camping crafts activities!
20+ Camping Crafts for Preschool and Elementary Aged Kids!
Summer Crafts for Kids
Easy, creative, and fun Summer Crafts for Kids that will keep them entertained for hours and fight that summer boredom.
3D Popsicle Stick Popsicle
Your kids can use those craft popsicle sticks to make their own 3D popsicles, a fun project for a rainy or hot summer day.
Personalized Trail Sign
We love this simple but super cute camping craft for preschool-aged kiddos.
Playdough Bug Fossils
Using play dough is less of a craft and more of an activity. However, you could use clay and do the same thing, allow them to dry, and let the kids paint them. Either way, the kiddos are going to love this one.
DIY Cardboard Tent Craft
DIY Cardboard Tent Craft is a fun cardboard painting craft for kids. Create and decorate a cardboard tent and use it for pretend camping play this summer!
Pool Noodle Boats
These pool noodle boats are such a fun way to make a DIY water toy that kids will love. All you need is a pool noodle and a few other supplies to make these adorable boats!
DIY lantern from recycled supplies
A little nod to summer camp days gone by, this DIY lantern craft is a super cute upcycled project & kids’ art activity all rolled into one! It’s useful, made from simple recycled items, is kid-safe, and has a fun modern look.
Paper Plate Watermelon Craft For Preschoolers
This paper plate watermelon craft is terrific for a summer day or for a Letter "W" unit in preschool!
Marshmallow Painting
Marshmallow painting is a great art project for a camping theme at school or for an easy boredom buster art project for the summer.
Popsicle Stick Tent Camping Craft
This Popsicle Stick Tent kid craft idea is perfect for summer camps, lazy family days, and the camping season!
Foil Painted Campfire Craft
We’re thinking about tents and campfires and toasting marshmallows and while we wait for that doing a few easy camping crafts is a great way to keep that excitement going! This foil-painted campfire craft is super simple so that even young kids can join in on the fun and excitement.
Handprint Campfire Craft For Kids
Whether you go camping as a family or send the kids off to summer camp, you’re going to love this easy handprint campfire craft. It brings the nostalgia of camping inside, plus it makes a cute keepsake!
Stained Glass Camping Lantern
Grab those craft supplies and create a beautiful stained glass camping light craft today!
Twig Boat Craft
Next time you go out for a walk in nature do gather some twigs, as we’re showing a fun tutorial on how to make a lovely twig boat craft today.
Glowing Campfire Craft for Kids
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 imaginative play!
Pretend Play Smores Made From Cardboard
Not only is it super easy to pull together even for the novice, but this Smores Busy Bag Idea is also perfect for a pretend play kitchen!
Hand Print Campfire Craft
If you love camping, you’ll love this keepsake of baby’s first campfire!
Popsicle Stick Smores
Make your summer plans extra sweet and memorable with our Popsicle Stick Smores kid craft idea!
Easy and Fun Camp Necklaces
These camp necklaces can be used just for fun with your kiddo or you could use them as sorts of “medals” at summer camp!
Camping Crafts: Supplies you will need!
Want to further this fun camping theme for your kids? Check out these fun camping-themed books for kids that will be perfect to go along with these fun crafts.
Don’t want to gather all the craft supplies together? Check out these easy, already put together camping crafts for preschool.
