It’s summertime, and for many people around the country, that means camping season! Whether you go on a camp out as a family or send the kids off to summer camp, you’ll love this easy handprint campfire craft.

It brings the nostalgia of outdoor adventure inside, plus it makes a cute keepsake! We’ve included a free printable template for the logs, too, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Make this easy kids’ craft at home, the library, daycare, or wherever! It’s so much fun! And be sure to try out more of our easy camping activities for kids.

Campfire Craft

This camping-themed DIY can be used in the classroom to create an outdoor adventure. It’s the perfect seasonal activity for a rainy day filled with marshmallows and s’mores!

Parents and teachers can practice important learning skills and encourage creative expression while having fun building these handprint mementos.

Supplies

Colored cardstock or construction paper
Glue stick
Scissors
Pencil
Campfire log template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)

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Directions

Start by downloading the shark template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this campfire to life!

Two hands hold a printed template showing three outlined log shapes with wood grain patterns, intended for use in a campfire-themed craft.

First, encourage your child to create the logs by gluing the circular ends of the logs to the curved ends.

Hands hold three separate paper cutouts shaped and colored like logs with wood grain patterns, preparing materials for a campfire craft.

Next, arrange the logs just like you’d see in a cozy campfire setting! We recommend the traditional look with the middle log straight down and the other logs at an angle outward. Once you get the logs in a position you like, glue them together.

Two hands position three paper cutouts designed to look like logs in a triangular formation on a white surface, preparing the base for a campfire craft.

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Now, guide your child to trace their hand onto yellow, orange, and red papers, then cut out the handprints.

An adult traces a child's hand with a yellow crayon on an orange sheet of paper, preparing for a craft activity, with a green cloth and white marble surface in the background.

Finally, arrange the handprints on top of the logs, fingers pointing up, and glue them in place. Glue the top handprint flame to the other handprints.

A person assembles a campfire craft using cutouts of colored paper handprints for flames and brown logs, arranging them on a white surface with a green cloth in the background.

Be sure to check out our other handprint crafts while you’re here! Your kids will love creating more fun projects like this one!

handprint campfire craft made from brown paper and red, yellow and orange paper handprints

Easy Bear Craft

Kids’ Books About Camping

The Little Book of Camping- Teach young kids all about what goes into camping with this cute and simple book!

Pete the Cat Goes Camping- This book is great for little readers who love the misadventures of Pete the Cat. Read it before going camping to get the kids excited for their trip!

A Campfire Tail- This sweet book is a great way to talk to kids about empathy and friendship. Kids love the fun illustrations and storyline.

Kids’ Camping Crafts

Squirrel Craft – This squirrel craft for kids is the perfect activity for a camping-themed day! It’s a fun and hands-on way for kids to learn about these furry little creatures. All you need is some paper, scissors, and glue.

Paper Campfire Craft – This simple campfire craft is the perfect activity for a rainy day. It’s fast and easy to make, and kids will love creating it. Plus, it’s a great way to teach them about fire safety while on a nature trip.

Bear Craft – This simple bear craft is the perfect activity for kids who love exploring the outdoors! It’s easy to make and requires no screen time, making it a great way to unplug and enjoy some quality time with your little ones.

Firefly Puppet Craft – Buzz on over and have a blast making this firefly puppet craft with your kiddos! It’s such a fun way to get them excited about nature and ‘spark’ their creativity. Use it to put on a puppet show in the backyard or as a prop for storytelling about your kids’ camping adventures!

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Camping Activities

If you’re looking for a fun and educational activity for your kids, try these camping do a dot printables! They’re perfect for helping kids practice letter and number recognition, fine motor skills, sight words, and more.

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Plus, they’re just plain old fun to do! Simply print out the pages and give them to your kids along with some dot markers.

These camping color by sight word printables are a great way for kids to learn their sight words while having fun. Each page features a different picture, and kids can use the key to color in the shapes. This is a great way to help kids develop their fine motor skills!

If your kids are bored and looking for something to do, these camping maze printables are a great option. Mazes are a great way to encourage problem-solving, and improve fine motor skills with early childhood learners.

Plus, these printables are a lot of fun. Just print them out and let your kids get to work.

These camping coloring pages are great for younger children to take with them on their next camping trip.

Print them onto white paper and let the kids color them in with markers, crayons, colored pencils, or watercolor paints. We love laminating our coloring pages and using dry-erase markers so they can be used over and over again!

Pete The Cat Goes Camping Craft

Did you make this activity with your kids or students? We’d love to feature them on our social media!

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