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:
Campfire Songs  - compiled by the Singapore Scout Association

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 to the woods? Bring the woods to them!
EarthEar Online Catalog - If you can't get to the woods, bring the woods to you with these selections.

Appalachian Mountain Suite Dan Gibson

 

Class Camping Trips &
Outdoor Education Programs
A Camping We Will Go - curriculum ideas using camping as a theme

Camping Day - how to transform an ordinary classroom into a day camp (Teachers.net)

Planning a Class Camping Trip - practical suggestions to make it a positive and safe experience for students

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>. 

S'More the Merrier - everything you ever wanted to know about s'mores

Just for fun:

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

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Teacher's Guide for Toasting Marshmallows