Celebrating National Campfire Day


Creative ideas for your next campfire.

(Written for http://www.wellbeing.place/home/2021/8/3/celebrating-national-campfire-day)

Did you know that National Campfire Day is the first Saturday in August and National S’mores Day is August 10th? Sitting around a campfire with family and friends can be a fun and relaxing experience. You can enjoy it nearly anywhere - a backyard, at a campout, in your local park, by the shore - anyplace you can safely build a fire on the ground or in a firepit.

Make your campfire extra special with these activities:


  • Cook a tasty meal over the fire. 

  • Roast marshmallows for S’mores. Get creative by substituting peanut butter cups for chocolate bars or oatmeal raisin cookies for graham crackers. Or try adding a slice of bacon for a sweet and salty treat.

  • Sing a few campfire songs or take turns telling stories. 

  • If you’re far enough away from city lights, spend some time stargazing and see if you can find constellations.

  • Play fun games like Charades, Chinese Whispers, Mafia or Two Truths and a Lie.


Get outdoors and celebrate these fun holidays with family and friends!


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