One of the highlights of most camping trips is gathering around the campfire for food and conversation. You can take it a step above smores and hot dogs by finding ways to cook meals over an open fire. Kids like to get involved in cooking their own meals, and doing so teaches them self-sufficiency. Choose easy meals that youngsters love and can be cooked safely with adult supervision.
Breakfast
Breakfast is an important meal for kids while camping. It should give them energy to be able to get through the day and participate in camping activities such as bike riding, hiking, swimming and paddling. You can use an 8-inch skillet to cook breakfast items over the fire, such as pancakes and sausage or eggs and bacon. You can also use a muffin tin to create individual breakfasts for little fingers. The Kids Cooking Activities website suggests that you line the muffin tin with nonstick spray. Add eggs, shredded cheese, cooked potato and fresh vegetables to make an omelet.
Dinner
A campfire dinner is always popular when camping. Take special care when you allow kids to cook or be around a fire to avoid burns. The Campfire Dude website shares some campfire cooking tips for preparing dinner for kids over a fire. Using a stick, you can add hot dogs and sausages, so kids can make their own food. You also can use a grate or tripod grill to place over hot wood or coals. This gives you more options and allows you to complete a meal with grilled vegetables, shish kabobs, steak, chicken and hamburger. Hobo Dinners are also popular with kids because they can help prepare the meal. Line heavy duty aluminum foil with a beef patty and top with vegetables, such as carrots, onions and peppers.
Snacks
For kids who have a sweet tooth, using pre-made items can create a tasty desert. Applesauce doughnuts are fun for kids to prepare. Take a cinnamon and sugar doughnut and slice in half. Lightly spray the doughnut with butter-flavored cooking spray to avoid sticking. Add two large tbs. of chunky applesauce and wrap tightly with a large piece of aluminum foil. Hold it together with a camp sandwich maker and place it over hot coals for five to 10 minutes on each side. Kids also enjoy making hot sandwiches by taking two slices of bread and adding the filling of their choice, such as ham and cheese, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese or peanut butter and jelly.
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