For young explorers
Campfire Kids
Outdoor learning made simple. Hands-on activities, nature science and camp skills that turn every trip into a classroom — for ages 4 to 12.
Get outside
Activities to do today.
Activity 01
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Print or copy the list, then let kids race to spot each item without picking anything up.
• A feather, a Y-shaped stick and a smooth stone
• Three different leaf shapes
• An animal track or a chewed pinecone
• Something that makes a sound in the wind
Activity 02
Build a Bug Hotel
Stack sticks, bark, pinecones and hollow stems inside an open box or tin and leave it at the edge of camp.
• Check it each morning for new guests
• Draw what you find in a camp notebook
• Talk about which bugs help plants grow
• Take the hotel apart before you leave
Activity 03
Cloud Reading
Lie on a blanket and name the clouds. Puffy cotton means fair weather; flat grey sheets mean rain is coming.
• Cumulus: fluffy, fair skies
• Stratus: low grey blanket
• Cirrus: thin, icy wisps high up
• Cumulonimbus: tall and dark — head for shelter
Activity 04
Campfire Cooking Crew
Give every kid one safe job so dinner becomes a team skill instead of a wait.
• Gather tinder, kindling and fuel wood
• Mix foil-packet veggies
• Count to a safe three-metre fire circle
• Toast the marshmallow, then douse the coals together
Learn the wild
Nature school, no classroom.
Field Science
Track & Print Detective
Mud and sand near water hold the best prints. Compare paw shape, claw marks and stride length.
• Four toes and claws → dog family
• Four toes, no claws → cat family
• Five toes like a tiny hand → raccoon
• Photograph with a coin for scale
Night Sky
First Constellations
Start with three easy shapes and build from there on a clear, moonless night.
• Find the Big Dipper, then follow it to Polaris
• Spot Orion’s three-star belt in winter
• Watch for satellites moving in a straight line
• Use red light to protect night vision
Leave No Trace
The Kid’s Code
Six short rules children can actually remember and repeat back to you.
• Pack out everything you pack in
• Stay on the trail
• Look at wildlife, never feed it
• Leave rocks, flowers and shells where they are
Camp Skills
Knots, Maps & Safety
Three practical skills that grow confidence fast.
• Tie a bowline and a two half-hitch
• Read a trail map and name the landmarks
• Memorise: stop, stay put, blow the whistle three times
• Pack a personal kit: water, snack, whistle, layer
Parent tools
Plan it in five minutes.
Tool
Camp Day Checklist
What every kid should carry in their own small pack.
• Full water bottle and two snacks
• Rain layer and an extra pair of socks
• Whistle on a lanyard, sunscreen, hat
• Notebook, pencil and a small hand lens
Tool
Weather & Trip Planner
Check conditions before you go and let kids call the forecast.
• Look up the 7-day outlook in the app
• Pick a backup activity for rain
• Set a turnaround time before you set out
• Share the plan with someone staying home
Raise an explorer.
Track badges, log trips and share what your family finds outdoors — free to start.
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