Resources for
camping-themed units and 
outdoor education programs

Calling Smokey the Bear . . .  S'mores

Campfire Songs 

Whether it's Kumbayah,  She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain, or the haunting notes of Taps, there's a rich heritage of campfire music to share with students. Web resources include:

Around the Campfire - CD by Peter, Paul & Mary

The Broadway Kids Sing America many "old favorites"

American Folk Songs for Children - a nice collection of folk music

    

Nature Sounds
 

Can't take your students camping? Try YouTube for a "virtual campfire!"

Class Camping Trips

Camping Theme from ProTeacher
A Camping We Will Go from KinderKorner
 Coleman lantern - an intriguing tidbit from history about how Mr. Coleman's poor vision lead to the invention of the Coleman lantern

Toasting Marshmallows
Jelly Belly has toasted marshmallow flavored jelly beans, in case toasting marshmallows in your classroom just isn't practical <wink>. 

Just for fun:

Marshmallow-toasting snowpeople in case it's too cold to go camping

Return to:

 Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems

                or
Teacher's Guide for Toasting Marshmallows