Camping themed stem activities

It has been such funny weather here in Wisconsin! It has rained for two days so indoor recess is always fun and then yesterday it snowed. So, lucky me, I have some leeway as to what I can teach our kindergartners. Do you ever need an idea right before a holiday, when it is just bad weather, or you need a fun pick me up?

Combine the beauty of nature with the excitement of hands-on learning with these Camping STEM Activities for an unforgettable experience!

Are you running a STEM camp during a school vacation or over the summer? If you are looking for theme ideas, look no further! I have compiled a list of dozens of STEM camp themes, from tried and true favorites to ones I can't wait to try!

15 fun and engaging camping science activities for preschoolers and elementary children. Hands-on learning about things like pinecones, fishing, s'mores, building, and more.

This STEM Summer Camp is a great way to break up the summer with a week of learning and fun! All the activities are planned out in one place!

Get the kids outside for a fun outdoor STEM activity. In this STEM Challenge, kids use materials from nature to make their own hammocks. Check it out.

STEM Challenges that are perfect for Summertime or Summer Camp! This post features 6 STEM Challenges that your elementary STEM Summer Camp needs to try! #STEM #summercamp

Whether you are going on a camping trip or bringing the camping experience to your living room, these camping themed STEM activities are a great way to enjoy some STEAM activities for kids!

Building a Tent in STEM Class- Students listen to a book featuring “wild things” and then design a tent to stay safe in. PERFECT for Grades 1-2.

Here’s another fantastic real-life STEM challenge featuring a Hammock! Students must build a model of a hammock. There are two versions of this challenge provided. Both are challenging and full of problem-solving! Check this blog post for more!

Does your school system have summer school or summer camp? I hope so! Summer camp is the perfect setting for STEM activities- many of which can be completed outdoors. Kids love STEM and summertime is the perfect time to continue to work on those collaboration skills. I have some super engaging challenges to share with

Summer is the perfect time for camping, so we bring you 35 fun and easy camping crafts for kids! Whether you're planning your next camping trip or looking for fun activities to do at home,

If you are looking for camping themed crafts, activities for your classroom, or snacks, this post is for you! Tons of camping themed ideas are shared to help you have an awesome Classroom Campout!

Grab our free build a campfire craft printable and make your own paper campfire craft complete with a marshmallow to toast!

FREE STEM Activity | STEM Building Challenge | Camping Theme | Design a Tent

Why not plan a camping trip with your little ones and create some unforgettable memories together while homeschooling? These Camping Activities for Preschoolers are a great way to get your little kids excited and educated about nature and the great outdoors.

How can you build a shelter that will withstand the elements? This STEM lesson follows the Engineering Design Process and can even be done outside! Students can use a combination of materials found outside, along with items found in the Makerspace to build a structure that can withstand rain, snow and wind.

Bricks Summer Camp will be the highlight of your little builder's summer! Use bricks to explore science lessons in a fun way!

STEM Challenge: Read "Where the Wild Things Are" and build a tent for Max. Check this blog post for more photos and materials lists!

These camping crafts for preschoolers are a fun activity to do before or after camping or whenever you wish you were camping. They’re perfect for doing at home, school, library, or daycare!