What ages can participate?

This workshop is family-friendly and designed for all ages; younger children will benefit from parental help with sanding and small fastenings.

Do I need to bring my own supplies?

Basic materials are provided by the organizer; bringing a small treat to place inside is recommended.

Where is the meeting point?

Meeting point information is not provided in the item data; confirm the exact location on your reservation confirmation or the booking link.

How long does the activity take?

The session runs approximately 1.5 hours from start to finish, giving time to paint, assemble, and add finishing touches.

Is this activity accessible?

Accessibility details were not provided in the item data; contact the operator via the booking link to discuss specific needs.

Indoor accommodations or rescheduling may be arranged depending on conditions—check the specific booking policies or contact the operator before your visit.

Campfire Treat Box Workshop in New Bern — DIY Summer Camp Crafts

Campfire Treat Box in New Bern, North Carolina, is a short, imaginative workshop that turns summer evenings into edible adventures. Set near the river town’s live oaks and the gentle bend of the Neuse River, this 1.5-hour session walks participants through designing a small wooden 'campfire' scene—painting faux logs, shaping paper flames, and crafting secret compartments to hide treats. It’s a low‑pressure, family-friendly activity ideal for kids, grandparents, and anyone who remembers the best part of camping: the treats. The experience is straightforward: under guided instruction you personalize a small box and its components, choosing colors, textures, and hideaways to tuck cookies, s'more supplies, or candy. The project is tactile and satisfying: sanding, brushing, and finishing are part craft lesson, part nostalgia trip. Because the session lasts about 1.5 hours, it suits summer schedules and makes an easy add-on for travelers exploring New Bern’s historic downtown and waterfront. What makes this workshop special is the way it ties a simple craft to place. New Bern’s waterfront culture—where riverfront parks meet shady neighborhoods—gives the activity a strong sense of local rhythm; participants often carry their finished campfire boxes to evening picnics along the Neuse, or gift them as keepsakes from a coastal North Carolina town. The materials highlight rustic textures: soft pine for the ‘logs,’ paper or felt for the flames, and small hinges and clasps that echo the town’s maritime craft tradition. Families will appreciate the emphasis on hands-on instruction and accessibility for all ages. The activity’s focus on a single, playful object makes it easy for participants to finish within the allotted time and leave with something both functional and whimsical. For visitors, it’s a compact way to meet locals, learn a simple craft, and bring home a non-digital souvenir that recalls evenings around a real or imagined campfire. Nearby cultural touchpoints include New Bern’s colonial-era sites and riverfront cafes—perfect spots to test the new box in the field with a treat. Practical note: the project is best enjoyed in warm weather when outdoor tables and park benches are available; organizers provide guidance but recommend wearing clothes you don’t mind getting paint on. Whether you’re on a family trip, a slow weekend getaway, or scouting kid-friendly things to do between river walks, Campfire Treat Box is a small, memorable slice of summer in New Bern. Booking is via the experience’s reservation; sessions run summer evenings and are ideal as an activity between museum visits and river walks. The finished box makes a thoughtful souvenir or birthday favor, and the instructor can suggest variations for younger kids. Bring a small treat and a camera — the close-up of painted flames against twilight makes an unexpectedly photogenic keepsake and lasting memories.

Campfire Treat Box Workshop in New Bern — DIY Summer Camp Crafts

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