Camp Crafts

Enjoy all of our summer activities including outdoor play ideas, summer crafts, fun printables and more.

Camp Memory Box

Store all of your summer camp memories in this easy-to-make box!

Ice Cream in a Bag

Make delicious ice cream and a summer craft in one!

Sand-Filled Bottles

No need to hit the beach to create this colorful craft.


Camp Memory Box
Camp Memory Box

Make this rustic looking box in a snap! This little box is a great place to store your keepsakes from camp. read more

Camp Diorama Box
Camp Diorama Box

Recycle any snack or cracker box into this fun miniature version of a campsite. Let your imagination steer the way! read more

Pom-Pom Ice Cream Cone
Pom-Pom Ice Cream Cone

These adorable little ice cream cones are the perfect size for a doll! They are easy to make and look almost good enough to eat. read more

Tissue Paper Party Pom Poms
Tissue Paper Party Pom Poms

If you are looking for a fun and unique way to decorate for your next party, or what to jazz up your Fourth of July spread, try these tissue paper pom poms on for size! read more

Water Bottle Holder
Water Bottle Holder

Using patterned felt and old t-shirts you can make your own water bottle holder. It's a great summer craft project for the kids! read more

Treasure Hunt Map
Treasure Hunt Map

Create a fun game by drawing out a map of your campsite or backyard. Have someone hide several "treasures" around the location, then go out and collect them! read more

Personalized Salt Dough Canoe
Personalized Salt Dough Canoe

This fun craft can be made into a magnet or a pin. It also makes a great addition to a wooden picture frame--just glue it in place! read more

Rock Family Plaque
Rock Family Plaque

This adorable craft is so easy and looks marvelous sitting on a shelf or on Dad's desk. A great gift for Father's Day! read more

Mother's Day Braided Necklace
Mother's Day Braided Necklace

Just in time for Mother's Day, this is a perfect little piece for Mom, Grandma, or that one-of-a-kind aunt! This also makes a great camp arts and crafts activity. read more

Handmade Paper Bead Necklace
Handmade Paper Bead Necklace

This kids' craft necklace can be fashioned with many different types of paper and any combinations of colors to go with special outfits or for special occasions. read more

Tent Card
Tent Card

Make this card for your favorite camping fan. Perfect gift for Father's Day, campers, Boy and Girl Scouts. read more

Tie Dyeing
Tie Dyeing

Get psychedelic with a crafting classic - tie dyeing. The colorful 'sunburst' patterns kids can create are never out of style. This simplified version doesn't even require a washing machine! read more

Spray Painted Flower Power Shirt
Spray Painted Flower Power Shirt

Kids can make their own t-shirts to show off to their friends this summer. Show off some flower power with this fun spray-painted craft. read more

Diamond Braid Lanyard Keychain
Diamond Braid Lanyard Keychain

The braiding technique of this classic camp craft lends itself nicely to creating key chains, bracelets, or just for passing the time. Combine different colors for a variety of looks. read more

Coffee Can Drum
Coffee Can Drum

Explore classic crafts with the kids! This coffee can drum is a great musical craft to make at camp or as a recycling project. read more

Pet Rocks
Pet Rocks

Get into classic crafts with your kdis! Nothing is more classic than the fun summer craft - Pet Rocks! A great camp craft to enjoy as well. read more

Sand-Filled Bottles
Sand-Filled Bottles

Take a bit of the beach home with you by crafting these cool sand-filled bottles. Kids will have fun making these at the beach or cottage and they make a great summer souvenir to take home. read more

Yarn Octopus
Yarn Octopus

This yarn octopus is a great idea for a rainy day activity or for a troupe of Cub Scouts. Kids will be delighted with their new friend made out of yarn! read more

Felt Puppets
Felt Puppets

Kids will surprise you when you give them the chance to put on a skit with these felt puppets. Choose a theme and watch the hilarity ensue. Perfect for camping trips and scout troops. read more

Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag
Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag

Cool off with this tasty summer craft for kids! In five minutes your children can whip up a quick batch of homemade ice cream in a bag. read more

Alien Space Ships
Alien Space Ships

This Alien Space Ship craft is out of this world--hang as decorations around your room or camp site. read more

Ball Catchers
Ball Catchers

A recycled milk jug or detergent bottle becomes a great ball catcher for young kids just learning how to catch. read more

Soap Buddies
Soap Buddies

Create your very own Soap Buddies with this simple, homemade soap recipe. Let your kids pick a variety of candy molds to make a whole range of soapy friends. read more

Beaded Cross Necklace
Beaded Cross Necklace

This attractive beaded cross necklace is a lovely craft for children to make as an Easter gift or as a project for Sunday School. read more

Bead Buddies
Bead Buddies

Bead Buddies make fun beaded keychains, backpack decorations, mobiles, necklaces, and ornaments at Christmastime. Your kids can create holiday themed buddies or even favorites like Mini Ponies, Pokemon and more. read more

Birch Bark Canoe
Birch Bark Canoe

Your kids can recycle nature and have fun doing it by making your own birch bark canoe that really floats. A great summer activity or fun camp craft. read more

Kids' First Aid Kit
Kids' First Aid Kit

Prepare for emergencies and teach your kids about safety as you make your own First Aid Kit from a plastic lunch box. Essential for road trips, scouting or camping. read more

Bird Biscuit
Bird Biscuit

A treat for the birds, this easy-to-make bird biscuit is a lovely craft for younger kids to make with a little parental supervision. read more

Camping Mat
Camping Mat

Craft yourself a soft place to sit with this camping mat. It's the perfect thing for kids or grown-ups tired of that numb feeling that comes from sitting on cold, hard surfaces. read more

Camping Buckets
Camping Buckets

These recycled multipurpose buckets are great for Cub scouts or campers. You can personalize them, store your rain gear inside and even use them as a stool. read more

Coffee Can Ice Cream

A kids chocolate ice cream recipe that is tasty and fun to make! It's easy to whip up a batch of coffee can ice cream with this kids craft. read more

Pony Bead Game Boy Model
Pony Bead Game Boy Model

The pony bead Game Boy model has the double advantage of not needing batteries and not making any noise. Kids like to hang this beaded craft from their coats, backpacks and lunch boxes. read more

Glow-in-the-Dark Caps
Glow-in-the-Dark Caps

A little glow-in-the-dark paint turns an ordinary cap into a great camp accessory. Kids will think it's out-of-this-world. read more

Hot Dog Roaster
Hot Dog Roaster

No fire? No problem! No flames are needed for kids to cook hot dogs this summer once they've created this fun and easy aluminum foil Hot Dog Roaster. read more

Kids' Kaleidoscope
Kids' Kaleidoscope

What a wonderful world to see when you make your own Kids Kaleidoscope with recycled film canisters--a fun summer or scouting craft. read more

Sand Art
Sand Art

While away long summer afternoons with sand art. Also called sand painting, this is a simple but satisfying craft that's good for Earth Day in the springtime or any dry summer day that follows. read more

Paperweight Fun

Turn an ordinary stone into a beautiful paperweight to weight down napkins, or just for Mom or Dad's desk. Even little kids can do this craft! read more

Pebble Pets
Pebble Pets

Make no-fuss pebble pets that you can carry in your pocket. They don't shed and don't require feeding, but sadly will sink immediately if dropped in water. This pet rocks! read more

Pony Bead Pokemon Ball
Pony Bead Pokemon Ball

Kids love these Pokemon pony bead balls because you can craft them to hang them from backpacks, lunch boxes and jackets. Happy beading! read more

Rock'n'Roll Ice Cream
Rock'n'Roll Ice Cream

The summer heat calls for this fun kids craft recipe! Making homemade ice cream was never so easy! Simply combine ingredients and rock 'n' roll! read more

Rock Paperweights
Rock Paperweights

If you're spending part of the summer at a cottage or near a beach then making these rock paperweights can keep small hands active. Kids don't need much more than rocks, paint and imagination. read more

Ice Cream Maker
Ice Cream Maker

Discover what it was like to make ice cream a hundred years ago with this homemade ice cream maker. Two empty cans or containers are the basis for this kids' craft that makes a tasty treat when complete. read more

Felt  Wall Hanging
Felt Wall Hanging

Make a cool felt wall hanging to decorate a kid's room and showcase his or her interests. Young craftspeople can proudly draw or stencil their own designs. read more

Wooden Scrapbook
Wooden Scrapbook

Nature becomes natural storage with this attractive Wooden Scrapbook. Kids can decorate this durable album to store their favorite camp photos in. read more

Spaceship or Alien Flag

Transform an old bed sheet into a flag and rule over your campsite with this Spaceship or Alien Flag craft for kids. It's out of this world! read more

Alien Space Ship

A perfect entrance for a child's room, clubhouse or even a campsite, this alien space ship craft project is out of this universe! read more

Boy and Girl Scout Craft Links

Boy and Girl Scouts of all ages will enjoy our various crafts including Blue and Gold decorations, speciality pins, camping crafts and more. read more

Cub Scout Christmas Crafts and Presents

From pinecone corsages and stick Santas to airplane ornaments and votive candleholders, here's a craft roundup sure to please your young Scout! read more

Summer Crafts

Get you kids into summer spirit with these kids summer fun activities. Camp crafts, coloring pages, recipes and more. read more

Portable Planetarium

Kids will enjoy watching star patterns created from this craft grace their very own home! Find a whole range of educational crafts to enjoy. read more

Puppet Stage

Here's an easy-to-make puppet stage for you and your child to enjoy. Explore all of our fun crafts made from recycling materials and create your very own games and toys. read more

Portable Planetarium Activity

Children will enjoy crawling into their "portable planetarium," lying on their backs, and viewing these fun star formations (with the help of a flashlight). read more

Native American Placemats
Native American Placemats

Native Americans wrote with pictographs (picture symbols). Use Native American symbols to decorate a placemat that can be used at your Thanksgiving feast. read more

Good-Luck Charm

A child who feels anxious about starting school or daycare may love this small lucky charm that can be slipped into a pocket or book bag and bring much comfort. read more

A Nighttime Surprise (Crayon Resist Art)

What a surprise—the night sky is revealed complete with twinkling stars with this fun craft. read more

Night Sky "Star" Globe

Here's a homemade toy that will bottle up the night sky for kids to enjoy any time of day. As your child shakes the "star" globe, he can watch the stars twinkle as they fall. read more

Bird Tin Can Caddy
Bird Tin Can Caddy

Make a place for that special someone's pencils, pens, and notes—this caddy is a great addition to anyone's desk! read more

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