| 217;ve all had tons of fun playing I Spy or taking | | | | balloon and blow them up. All participants should |
| part in a camping scavenger hunt. There are | | | | sit, facing one another, in a large circle. Play some |
| plenty of board games that are ideal for playing | | | | upbeat music and start passing the balloons from |
| by the campfire and a deck of cards is a must | | | | person to person around the circle. After a few |
| have on any camping trip. But what about some | | | | minutes, stop the music. Each time the music |
| fun camping games just for adults? | | | | stops, everyone should put the balloon they are |
| Traditional camping sports, like horseshoes, | | | | holding in their chair and sit on it with all their |
| volleyball, and shuffleboard are always fun, but | | | | weight for about 5 seconds. Wait for those who |
| here are a few creative camping games for | | | | popped their balloon to perform their crazy action, |
| adults and older teens that are sure to bring lots | | | | then start the music back and continue. |
| of enjoyment, as well as a few laughs. Coleman | | | | Things That Go Bump in the Night |
| paintball gear is also a fun choice for adult outdoor | | | | This camping game for adults is so much fun that |
| entertainment. | | | | you may want to invite your neighboring campers |
| Mr. B’s Shave | | | | to join in! You need at least 4 people, but the |
| Give everyone a balloon and a marker. Blow up | | | | game is more fun the more people involved. You |
| the balloons and instruct everyone to draw Mr. B | | | | will need a flashlight and should play at night with |
| a face. Apply shaving cream to each balloon and | | | | all your camping lanterns off. Designate one |
| give everyone a plastic knife for their razor. The | | | | person as the curator and another as the visitor, |
| first person to shave Mr. B without popping him is | | | | everyone else is a statue. Statues can move |
| winner. | | | | through the dark, but must be completely quiet. |
| Where’s the Grapes? | | | | The curator should have the flashlight and he and |
| First, be sure you have plenty of table space for | | | | the visitor will walk around trying to catch the |
| each participant. Put 5 grapes on a plate and heap | | | | statues moving. If a statue is seen moving, heard |
| whipped cream over the top until the grapes are | | | | bumping into something, or talks he becomes a |
| hidden. Place a plate in front of each participant, | | | | visitor as well and joins the curator in eliminating |
| have them put their hands behind their backs, and | | | | other statues. |
| see who can uncover and eat their grapes first. | | | | Balloon Lift |
| Be prepared with lots of napkins for this adult | | | | This is another camping game for adults that |
| camping game. | | | | promises hilarious fun! Divide everyone into teams |
| Popping Crazy | | | | of two and place a balloon on the ground in front |
| Before the game, write a selection of crazy | | | | of each pair. The object of the game is to pick |
| actions on strips of paper, like “cluck like a | | | | the balloon up, then pop it between the two |
| chicken,” “do the twist,” or | | | | people, but without using any hands! The first |
| “imagine your Elvis and perform a | | | | team to pop their balloon wins. Teams that use |
| song”. Put each action inside a separate | | | | their hands are eliminated. |