Bonfire Snacks for Youth Groups: 15 Campfire Treats Teens Will Love

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Need new ideas for bonfire snacks? Then check out all these creative campfire options! Some are on the healthier side, while others are more indulgent. But they’re all tasty—and terrific for your next youth group adventure!

Warmer weather means it’s time to head outdoors with your teens. Youth campouts, campfire devotions, outdoor worship, and nighttime games make for memorable outings. And because teenagers always seem to be hungry, don’t forget the bonfire snacks!

S’mores and roasted marshmallows are always a hit around a camp fire. But many more options are available, from sweet to savory. To “spark” your creativity, we rounded up some fun, delicious outdoor snack ideas.

Ask a few food-savvy group members to narrow down some favorites. Then enlist parent volunteers to wrangle up the supplies and do any necessary prep work.

Enjoy browsing through—and sampling—these yummy campfire snacks for youth groups!

15 Sources for Creative Bonfire Snacks

Adapt these ideas and recipes for your youth group:

1. Campfire Replicas

These adorable (and healthy) snacks look like a miniature campfire. Kids will love making and eating them.

2. Popped & Fresh

Have teens pop their own popcorn around the flames…safely. This recipe is easy to adapt, with various popcorn flavors.

3. Customized Cones

Offer a variety of treats so teens can “cook” their own campfire cones.

4. Fancy Fare for Flames

We love this delicious snack for campouts: campfire eclairs!

5. Hearty & Hale 

For more filling campfire snacks, check out this picnic in a bag. It’s also known as a walking taco.

6. Campfire Nachos

Here’s another savory treat that teens are sure to love.

7. C is for Cookies (and Campfires)

These cute cookies are ideal to serve at a pre-camp meeting.

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Stephanie Martin
Stephanie Martin, a freelance writer and editor in Denver, has spent her entire 30-year journalism career in Christian publishing. She loves the Word and words, is a binge reader and grammar nut, and is fanatic (as her family can attest) about Jeopardy! and pro football.

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