Backyard Campout Birthday Party

Michelle Yastremsky
Illustrious Intern
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Kids love camping out in the backyard. Roasting marshmallows, exchanging ghost stories, and hiding from the adults - just a few of their favorite activities.

Why not invite a few of your child's close friends and throw them a backyard campout birthday party. A great alternative to a traditional slumber party. Kids these days spend a majority of their free time indoors either watching T.V or playing video games, it's important to give them an opportunity to discover the magic of the outdoors. Plus, a camp-out is sure to get their creativity flowing - you'll hardly have to think of activities to play because the outdoors will let their imaginations run wild.

There's many backyard themed activities, crafts and snacks that fit in well with this party theme. Try some of our favorites below!

Recipe

Honey Bear Trail Mix

Start the party off with a tasty and nutritious snack. This trail mix is the perfect treat for little hands, filled with their favorite edible teddy bears. Read More

Craft

Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars

Making crafts at birthday parties are a must. We love this toilet paper roll binocular craft that is perfect for a backyard campout birthday party. Get your party kids together and make this craft so they can spot owls in the night! Read More

Recipe

How To Make S'Mores On A Stick

You can't have a camp out without s'mores! Unfortunately, s'mores are usually super sticky and messy- especially when made by little hands. Celebrate with a little less mess and a little more fun by putting the treats on a stick. Read More

Craft

How To Make A Teepee

Half the fun of sleeping in a teepee is building one! Maximize your fun and comfort by building a teepee fit for a king (or a chief). Sleeping outside never sounded so good. Read More

Activity

Make Your Own Canteen

The number one rule of camping is to stay hydrated. Kids may not want to drink out of your boring old canteens, so let them make and decorate their own. Store bought ones can get pretty pricey, so you'll save some cash and your kids will have a blast with this craft. Read More

Craft

Toilet Paper Mini Lantern Easy Craft for Kids

Candles do a great job of lighting up the night and adding a mystical feel to the evening, but when dealing with little ones, candles are a bit of a gamble. Have the kids create their own mini lanterns that use LED tea lights instead of candles for a fun and safe option. Read More

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