Party Theme Idea: Camping / The Great Outdoors

What little boy or adventurous girl would not want a Camping or Great Outdoors party theme for their next birthday. The best about it is that you don’t need to spend thousands to host this party and you can beg and borrow camping gear from friends and family.

Party Snacks:

• Corn on cob – cut into miniature pieces.
• Canned food already cut open with sporks (can be found at outdoor shops – it is a fork, knife and spoon combined) or normal cutlery to eat with.
• Marshmallow braai
• Bread on a stick – put raw dough on a (cleaned) stick and let the children bake it over a fire. (Keep this for older children.)
• Hot dogs or sandwiches filled with crisps and lettuce.
• Make toasted sandwiches on a braai / BBQ.

Party Ideas and Décor:

• Put lanterns up high – so the children cannot reach.
• Use empty cans to cut holes in and place candles inside. Paint the cans or leave with the original labels on.
• Use old blankets to make a tent if you don’t have.
• Give each attendee a compass to find their way around the great outdoors (in your garden)!
• Ask each attendee to bring a sleeping bag.
• Remember the Mozzie repellant!
• Use plastic mosquitoes and flies as décor.

Party Invite Ideas:

• Use animal paw print cutouts and paste the party invite on the back.
• Attach a compass to the invite scroll.