Camping Themed Board Game Gift Basket for Kids

For kids who like the outdoors, creating a camping themed board game gift basket can make an ideal and fun present.

Children who love animals, the outdoors, and camping will certainly appreciate a gift basket filled with items themed specifically with those thoughts in mind. Including a board game which follows the same outdoorsy theme will complete the arrangement and provide long lasting fun.

Instead of using the traditional ‘basket’ to place the various items in, a kid’s backpack can be used. A backpack is a more exciting container for children and would become part of the gift assortment. The backpack’s side pockets can be stuffed with small inexpensive items like pencils, notepads, or stickers. These all can be found with outdoor subjects on them and will make a wonderful addition to the ultimate array.

Inside the backpack can be placed a board game, flashlight, mini marshmallows, and tightly rolled blanket. If wanted, other camping items, like a bug collecting kit, compass, or water bottle can be added.

However, the board game is the key feature in this particular gift ‘backpack’. Children will not even need to go camping to feel like they are on an outdoor adventure while playing some of the following games. Below are a few suggestions of outdoor themed games, based on ages of children, which can be used in the thoughtful gift pack.

The Ladybug Game (ages 3+)

The youngest campers can enjoy learning about nature while playing the Ladybug Game published by Zobmondo. Players will encounter Aphids, a Praying Mantis, and Lazy Ants while moving their cute ladybugs through the garden. The colorful board and simple to follow directions make returning the adventurous ladybugs back to their rosebush, a fun and interesting game for young players.

Camp board game (ages 5+)

While playing the award winning Camp board game and striving to arrive back at the campfire first, players try to correctly answer outdoor trivia questions. These trivia question cards are a unique feature of Camp and allow all different ages of players to be challenged during the game.

The cards are leveled from easy (1) to hard (4). Depending on the age of the player, will determine which question on the card the player will receive. This clever design makes Camp a learning adventure for the whole family and one which can be enjoyed over and over again as players continue to learn and grow.

Bears! (ages 7+)

The camp is being attacked by Bears! In this new exciting dice game, campers are bothered by mischievous bears and have to run, hide, or shoot. The camp themed game makes a perfect gift for the outdoorsy child or family. In the game are multiple dice. There are Community Camp dice which display Bears or Tents and then there are Private Player’s dice displaying Guns, Sleeping Bags, or Running Campers.

Set up is simple. Each player receives five Player dice and adds five Camp dice to a center pile. This center heap will be rolled for all to grab from. Once all dice (player’s and camp) are rolled, players race to create matches. After the last dice is grabbed, Bears! is called out and the round ends. Play is swift, the theme is great, and players have a blast.

Hive (ages 9+)

Hive is a strategic tile placement game. Players are on a mission to surround the opponent’s Queen Bee. With easy to
learn instructions but with various challenges and decision making, Hive is a clever quick and addictive game to play. Since the game also includes durable, washable pieces, it makes a great game for travel and for entertaining on rainy days at camp.

Personalizing a gift will create a unique present for anyone. For a child who loves the outdoors this can be easily done with mixing and matching some of the suggested items mentioned above. By adding a board game to a gift basket/backpack, it becomes a gift which will be shared and played with others. The camping themed board game backpack will continue to be enjoyed long after the special occasion is over and will provide outdoor adventure from even an indoor kitchen table.