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Arts and crafts

How to Make Pinecone Owls: A Fall Camp Craft for Kids

One of the best things about camp crafts is how they use simple, natural materials to spark imagination. Pinecone owls are the perfect example. They’re easy to make, inexpensive, and a wonderful way to get kids outside collecting supplies. This craft blends the coziness of fall with a little camp magic, making it just right […]

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Cooking

Apple Nachos: A Sweet Fall Treat for Kids

A build-your-own snack that’s just as fun to make as it is to eat! While pumpkin spice might be the headline flavor of the season, apples deserve their moment too – especially when they’re transformed into a delicious, customizable, kid-approved treat: apple nachos! Apple nachos are the ultimate fall snack. They can be made in […]

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Activities

The Candy Corn Tower Challenge: A Halloween STEM Activity

At camp, kids love any project that mixes creativity, problem-solving, and a little friendly competition. This Halloween, bring that same camp energy home with a hands-on STEM activity: the Candy Corn Tower Challenge. It’s a sweet way to get kids building, experimenting, and laughing together.  What You’ll Need Before you start, gather a few simple […]

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Activities

How to Host a Backyard Pumpkin Hunt

A fall twist on the classic egg hunt that kids will love! When you think of hunting for hidden treasures, your mind probably goes straight to Easter. But who says we can’t bring the fun into fall? A Backyard Pumpkin Hunt is a super simple, super fun activity that brings together the best parts of […]

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Arts and crafts

Halloween-Inspired Beaded Friendship Bracelets

There’s something so nostalgic about friendship bracelets. Kids give them to bunkmates, counselors, and new friends they met during hikes or campfires. If you’ve ever been to summer camp, you know how meaningful those little gifts can be. This fall, you can bring that classic camp magic home with a Halloween twist! These cute Halloween […]