Campfire Gather Round with S’mores!
There’s nothing quite like a campfire in the summertime. We don’t get to enjoy as many of them as we’d like to, living in Phoenix, but during a cooler evening earlier this summer, we gathered the boys and invited a few friends over to enjoy a CAMPFIRE GATHER ROUND in the backyard, complete with barbecue, S’mores and games.
5 Campfire Gather Round Tips!
- Our CAMPFIRE GATHER ROUND with the kids created some natural teaching moments – how to build and start a fire, how to practice fire safety (which is especially important during these dry, hot Phoenix summers!) and, of course, how to roast the perfect marshmallow.
- Remember, you don’t need to go camping to have a campfire. We started our fire in the decorative firepit in our backyard and enjoyed some bonding time with family and a few friends on a beautiful summer evening.
- When we have time, though, my family loves camping and everything that goes with it – including all of the fun activities around the campfire, like singing and telling stories. My boys think sleeping in a tent and playing in the dirt are both great fun!
- One great thing about having a CAMPFIRE GATHER ROUND? The food! If you can skewer it, you can roast it. We enjoyed some tasty barbecued treats, all topped off with our favorite campfire dessert – S’mores oozing with HERSHEY’S chocolate. Our friends brought over massive marshmallows for the S’mores, which made it extra fun for the kids.
- When the evening winds down, remember to put out your fire safely so it doesn’t re-ignite. Let the wood burn down, pour lots of water on it, and make sure everything is wet and cold to the touch before walking away from your fire.
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Our Campfire Gather Round!
My boys have long equated S’mores with camping as it has become a family tradition. They know that every time we go camping, they will get to roast marshmallows and create their own S’mores. Creating an at home campout in our own backyard was really fun for the boys! When I told them we would be making S’mores for dessert they looked at me surprised and asked, “Are we going camping?” We didn’t go camping but we didn’t get to enjoy a fun evening with friends and a special treat in our own backyard fire pit!
We started up the fire and within just a few minutes we had nice big flames and we were ready to get started! We used our roasting poles we always bring camping which let us stay back from the heat of the flame but still get our marshmallows nice and hot. They toasted pretty quick and in just a few minutes our treats were ready to serve! You can see, all my boys were excited and enjoyed their S’mores!
My favorite memory from the evening was watching boys excitement as they gathered around and had their turn to roast a marshmallow. They were all so excited that they could enjoy the treat from home for once. My personal favorite “perk” – I got to go home from “camping” in the backyard to sleep in my own bed!
Disclosure: I receive a gift card to purchase supplies for my Hershey’s S’mores party and a stipend for participating. Opinions expressed above are my own.
I can remember when the big thing was to just toast marshmallows on a stick when we went camping. S’more are even better than that!
Perfect tips! Thanks so much!
yum I love them with peeps
Looks and sounds like a great time to me!
We will definitely do this activity…
Many thanks, Cindi
Looks like you had a lot of fun. We have a fire pit outside too and love to use it for the same thing!
I work in social services and I always think about how parents and caregivers should be teaching about not to play with matches or start fires, but it’s important also for them to know fire safety for when they do have campfires. Thanks for the tips.
LOL, I probably wouldn’t have thought of using the fire pit for those. Now, I think I have to have a fire pit!
Our family has a yearly get-together at the beach; where we spend all day until the night and then light a great big pit-fire and make Smores for everyone! Great times!!
You have boys about the same age as my grandsons. They would love to make s’mores like this and eat them. Thank you for the idea.
S’mores are yummy! What fun! 🙂 gahome2mom/gmail/com
We love doing campfire smores in our backyard, its one of my kids favorite activities
Great post! I like your fire pit!
Our family do the S’mores every weekend!!
My family loves S’mores and enjoy adding twists on the classic such as peanut butter, strawberries and bananas.
Super fun! We like getting different flavors/sizes/shaped marshmallows and exploring what each does!
That looks like so much fun!
I love going camping and spending time around the campfire! I have a lot of fun with my family making S”mores when we go camping. There is nothing like having a marshmallow that it smoky and soft to go in between my Graham crackers and chocolate!
What a great idea. My grandchildren would love doing this right in the backyard.
The pics are adorable. As are your sons. When my 7 children were younger and still at home we did the same and now they have their own families and do pretty much the same. S’mores are such a delicious treat, I don’t think I ‘ll ever tire of them. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Carol L.
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My kid’s favorite part of camping is the s’mores!
Good idea to make sure the fire is both out, and cold too, just to be safe.
We love camping too! And we make S’mores every summer! We’ll be sure to celebrate National S’mores Day!
I love that there is a National S’Mores day! &Looks like such a fun party!! 🙂
We eat way too many S’mores in the summer, although I don’t think there is ever way too many. Looks like the kids enjoyed learning and eating their s’more. I like how you included tips on fire safety as well!
Oh gosh… now I must have S’mores. I love your little firepit!
We love making Smores too. Love your firepit!
We love s’mores too. My boys will eat them until they feel sick if I let them. Looks like you had fun!
Looks like you had a great time! We love s’mores too and have already made them a number of times this summer. Can’t wait to make them again!
I like your firepit as well. I love smores although it is too hot for a cookout here too!
Your fire pit is really pretty, what a great accent to your deck. And I could easily eat S’Mores every day – LOL!!
I meant patio, not deck. I have a case of Monday coffee deprivation so forgive me, lol!
I love your fire pit, and now I’m craving S’mores again. I have all the supplies ready here too….hmmmmmm
what a great way to hangout with the kids. Will have to put it om my to do list
Couldn’t agree with you more! I love gathering around a camp fire, or fire pit. =]
Those look yummy!! I love your new fire pit :o)