35 Fun Winter Camp Games and Activities for Children

Winter camp is a great opportunity to engage children in fun and educational activities while embracing the cold weather.

There are many things kids can do at winter camp that will make it memorable to any child. Camping out by the fire with delicious camp foods with the best camping gear for kids.

So here are 35 winter camp games and activities for children to enjoy:

1. Snowball Fight: A classic winter activity where kids can have a friendly snowball fight.
2. Snowman Building Contest: Divide kids into teams and have a snowman-building competition.
3. Ice Skating: If there’s an ice skating rink nearby, it’s a perfect winter activity for kids.
4. Sled Racing: Organize sled races down a snowy hill.
5. Winter Nature Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of winter-themed items for kids to find in the snow.
6. Snow Art: Provide spray bottles filled with colored water to let kids create snow art.
7. Snowshoeing: If you have access to snowshoes, take the kids on a winter hike.
8. Snow Fort Building: Encourage kids to build snow forts or igloos.
9. Hot Chocolate Station: Set up a hot chocolate station with marshmallows, whipped cream, and sprinkles.
10. Winter Crafts: Create winter-themed crafts like snowflake ornaments or paper plate snowmen.
11. Ice Sculpture Contest: Give kids tools to carve ice sculptures out of blocks of ice.
12. Winter Storytime: Gather around a campfire and read winter-themed stories.
13. Ice Fishing: If you’re near a frozen lake, teach kids the basics of ice fishing.
14. Winter Bird Watching: Set up bird feeders and observe the winter birds in the area.
15. Snowshoe Relay Race: Organize relay races using snowshoes.
16. Snowy Obstacle Course: Create an obstacle course in the snow for kids to navigate.
17. Winter Olympics: Host a mini Winter Olympics with events like snowball toss and sled races.
18. Snowflake Science: Teach kids about the science of snowflakes and let them examine snowflakes under a microscope.
19. Snowy Treasure Hunt: Hide small prizes or treats in the snow for kids to find.
20. Ice Skating Relay: Organize relay races on an ice skating rink.
21. Winter Animal Tracking: Teach kids how to identify animal tracks in the snow.
22. Ice Bowling: Set up a bowling alley with frozen water bottles as pins and a snowball as the bowling ball.
23. Snowy Pictionary: Play a winter-themed version of Pictionary.
24. Winter Photography: Give kids cameras or smartphones and encourage them to capture the beauty of winter.
25. Winter Science Experiments: Conduct simple science experiments related to cold weather, like making ice crystals.
26. Snowy Charades: Play charades with winter-themed words and phrases.
27. Ice Cream Making: Make homemade ice cream using the snow.
28. Snowy Relay Races: Create relay races in the snow with various challenges.
29. Winter Carnival Games: Set up carnival-style games like ring toss or bean bag toss.
30. Ice Hockey: If you have access to an ice rink, organize a friendly game of ice hockey.
31. Winter Cooking: Teach kids how to make winter-themed treats like snowman cookies.
32. Snowy Art Gallery: Have kids create artwork in the snow and then display it like an art gallery.
33. Winter Dance Party: Play music and have a dance party in the snow.
34. Snowball Tug of War: A winter twist on the classic game of tug of war using snowballs.
35. Winter Yoga: Teach kids winter-themed yoga poses to stay active and relaxed.

Remember to prioritize safety and dress warmly to ensure everyone stays comfortable and has a great time during your winter camp activities. Also, be sure to have kids dress in warm comfortable but flexible clothes for playing winter games.

Comment down below with your favorite winter camp game and some of the things that you like to do in the wintertime.