BEST CAMPING BIRTHDAY PARTY IDEAS AND DECORATIONS
Summer is the perfect time to throw a camping-themed party. The weather is warm and the kids are out of school, so it's a great opportunity to get together and have some fun. We have all the party supplies you need for a wilderness scavenger hunt or an indoor camping movie night!
So, if you’ve got a little explorer with a birthday to celebrate, follow our lead! Here are our top tips for throwing the best camping party in the forest–or backyard!
The first step in party planning is deciding whether you’re celebrating indoors or outdoors. Either way is excellent, just be sure to pack a tent to pitch. Not only do tents make for good adventure shelters, they’re also optimal camp-themed party decorations!
We suggest draping a balloon garland and a Happy Birthday banner in front for an extra touch of fun. As for other camping-themed birthday party decor, you can’t go wrong with a classic set of adventure party fans.
Another adventure party staple is pillow poof floor seating. We love the direction this mama bear took by crafting some low tables, and setting out a few bohemian pillows. Trust us, dining on the floor is a super easy way to transform your party into a wilderness retreat.
For a different approach, ask your guests to B.Y.O.S. B. (Bring Your Own Sleeping Bag) to sit and snack on. The more your fête feels like a real camping trip, the better!
When it comes to camp-themed partyware, there are tons of options to explore. We recommend layering a solid plate with a themed plate and embellishing with matching napkins. Then, set out a few adventure backpacks for your happy campers to fill with fuel for expeditions and camping games.
Half the fun of camping lies in roasting marshmallows and loading up on snacks and s’more snacks! Instead of simply serving birthday cake, we suggest incorporating a trail mix bar or s’mores station. In fact, these adventure food cups were practically made to hold graham crackers, mini marshmallows, and all the campfire food fixings!
As long as party cakes are adorned with campfire cake toppers, the type of cake you serve doesn't matter. For this particular party, we chose a rustic cinnamon roll cake, and added the coordinating topper from the camping-themed kit.
When all the camping fun is done, be sure your guests leave with a souvenir from their adventures like mushroom crackers or a nifty adventure head light!
That concludes our camping birthday party must-haves. We hope you’ve found some inspiration, and feel prepared to brave any celebration adventure. For s’more sensational ideas, check out the rest of our camping-themed party collection. From our fête to yours, keep calm and camp on!
