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Camping Bingo

Terri Bose — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:30:55 +0000

Includes 12 different bingo cards and a set of calling cards.

Going camping with your girls? Play camping bingo for some extra fun. Print our game our bingo cards and use your own markers.

You need:

Scissors
Buttons or Pennies for Markers
Printable Bingo Cards
Printable Calling Cards
A printer and paper (or cardstock)
A small pouch or ziplock bag (to hold the calling cards)

Instructions:

Print Calling Cards on white cards stock. Cut out on lines. Print bingo cards. Cut around heavy line on each card.

To play, caller puts all calling cards upside in front of him. Each player has one card and 15 markers. Call turns over a card and call out the picture. Any player with that image, lays a marker on top. Play continues until the some gets four in row in any direction including diagonally and shouts out BINGO!

Laminate for Reuse: “If you want to reuse these cards for future camping trips, laminate them or slide them into plastic sheet protectors. Instead of pennies, the girls can use dry-erase markers!”
Nature Markers: “Forgot your markers at home? Have the girls collect small pebbles, acorns, or twigs around the campsite to use as their bingo board markers.”
Camp Fire Prizes: “Keep the excitement high by offering small, camp-themed prizes for the winners, like a special glow stick, a fun patch, or the privilege of making the first s’more!”

3. Add Variations to the Game

Bingo doesn’t just have to be played sitting at a picnic table. Give them a couple of ways to switch it up:

Hiking/Scavenger Bingo: “Instead of drawing calling cards, take the bingo sheets on a hike! The girls can mark off the items as they actually spot them in real life.”
Flashlight Bingo: “Play inside the tent at night using flashlights to illuminate their boards.”

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Camping Puzzles

Terri Bose — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:33:58 +0000

Keep your scouts engaged and excited for the great outdoors! This printable download features a collection of three camping-themed word puzzles designed to test your group's outdoor smarts. It’s the perfect, low-prep icebreaker for a pre-trip meeting or a fun tent activity for a rainy day at camp.

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Rolling & Packing for Camping Downloads

Terri Bose — Fri, 22 May 2026 00:41:45 +0000

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Nature Scavenger Hunt Printable

Lauren R — Wed, 20 May 2026 23:49:34 +0000

This Nature Scavenger Hunt Printable is a fantastic, interactive tool to teach kids about the outdoors while instilling the core values of Leave No Trace (LNT). As young explorers search for the items on their list, the activity provides a perfect opportunity to practice principles like Principle 4: Leave What You Find. Instead of collecting physical items and disturbing the local ecosystem, children can simply check them off their printable sheet or snap a photo. It’s an engaging, hands-on way to encourage curiosity, promote teamwork across mixed age groups, and foster a deep respect for protecting and preserving our natural spaces.

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Make Your Own Camping Recipe Book

Terri Bose — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:20:45 +0000

Includes 9 pages of recipes to download.

Coffee Can Stew
Banana Boat S’morres
Chicken Quesadillas
Shepherd’s Pie
Cheesy Corn Dogs
Pizza in Pocket
Armpit Fudge
Roasted Potatoes

Supplies You Will Need:

Binder Ring
Laminating Material
Scissors
Hole Punch

Instructions:

Print the cover and blank recipe cards. Print any of the provided recipes you might be interested in. Fill out your blank cards. Fold all the cards in half. Laminate. Punch a hole in the left corner of each card. Open the ring and string on cards. Close ring.

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