Simplify Your Camping Meals with Quick Recipes


June is National Camping Month—Let’s Celebrate with Easy, Family-Friendly Recipes!

Did you know June is officially National Camping Month? It’s the perfect time to unplug, head outdoors, and make lasting memories with your family—whether you're pitching a tent in the woods or setting up a backyard campsite.

To help make your camping adventures even more fun (and a lot less stressful), we’re featuring campsite-friendly recipes that are quick to prep, easy to cook, and guaranteed to keep kids happy and well-fed. From campfire classics to no-cook snacks, these ideas are all about spending less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the great outdoors.

Plus, don’t miss the Weekly Meal Plan we’ve included below—it’s designed with camping in mind and makes planning your meals for the week a breeze. Be sure to save it for your next adventure!

🌲 Let’s make this summer full of delicious food and unforgettable family fun!
👇 Click below to explore this week’s camping recipes and grab your printable meal plan.


Camping Banana Boats

Camping Banana Boats are a fun dessert or snack recipe for kids of all ages that can be made over the campfire.

Campfire Breakfast Foil Packs

Campfire Breakfast Foil Packets like this Ham and cheese breakfast bowl are a super fun camping idea. Foil packet meals are also a simple kid-friendly meal perfect any day of the week. Surprise your kids with breakfast for dinner – with no dishes to clean up!

S'mores in the Oven

Indulge in a classic campfire treat with a twist— learn how to make S'mores in the Oven. No need to brave the elements; this recipe brings the cozy essence of a crackling fire straight to your kitchen. Elevate your s’mores experience by baking then broiling, ensuring a perfect harmony of gooey marshmallow, decadent chocolate, and crisp gluten-free graham crackers.

Chili Mac

Our Camping chili mac casserole is made with just a few ingredients that come together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for camping or for dinner any night of the week! Gluten-free.

Camping Donuts

Camping donuts are homemade doughnuts made with biscuits and they are the perfect camping treat! These easy camping doughnuts are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Put them on your camping menu now!

Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast burritos are a great make-ahead camping meal. This easy camping breakfast is made at home, wrapped, and frozen. Simply pack in your cooler then reheat over the fire for a delicious, simple breakfast at your campsite.


Are you ready to tackle this week of gluten-free dinners with ease? Feeding kids is hard enough, but add in gluten-free, and it’s even more challenging. Let us help with these simple gluten free recipes. Make homemade meals together as a family that are great tasting, simple and kid-friendly.

5-Day Meal Plan

Monday: Canned Chicken Quesadillas

Tuesday: Make Ahead Roasted Potatoes + Cheese Curd Burgers

Wednesday: Nacho Bowls

Thursday: Shrimp Foil Packets

Friday: Naan Pizza

Breakfast Meals

Whether you are camping in the woods, an RV, or your own backyard, pick any (or all) of these breakfast ideas. They have all been kid and parent-approved. From breakfast sandwiches to homemade boil-in-the-bag omelets to zucchini bread, your family will be ready to start the morning off right!

Have a great week!

Jodi and the CKC Team

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