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Summer Camp Picture Frames: 5 Cute Ideas Kids & Parents Will Love

Deciding what to give the kids for camp giveaways can be tricky. Sometimes, it’s a small budget that keeps you from giving what you want. Other times, it’s trying to decide what you can give that ALL the campers will enjoy.

It’s a tough decision. But one thing that almost always works? Picture frames. Here’s why:

  • Want to be a camp budget hero? Summer camp picture frames made out of paper are an inexpensive giveaway.
  • If the kids don’t like the frame, we bet the parents or grandparents will love it! It’s a win-win.

Full-color printed frames with summer camp theme

DIY isn’t for everyone. And that’s ok! For those who want an easy summer camp picture frame gift, check out our printed frames.

We can create fully custom printed paper picture frames that make the perfect end-of-camp giveaways for campers—or their parents.

Design it to match the camp theme (or we’ll help!).

Custom printed summer camp picture frame
Shown: Custom printed picture frame for summer campground. We can make frames like this match your camp theme! Learn more about printed picture frames.

Camp craft: let campers decorate blank picture frames

Decorate with stickers, washi tape, stamps, or scrapbooking embellishments. Or pick up small sticks or leaves and glue them to the frame.

However you choose to let kids decorate, these easy camping picture frame craft is something that parents (or grandparents!) will love as a gift from summer camp.

DIY Instax Picture Frames with Decorations
An easy camp craft idea: decorate your own camp frames. Shown: Fuji Instax Wide Frame.

An interactive camp picture frame

For when you want a hint of DIY but want your camp design on it. Here’s how to design interactive camp picture frame crafts:

  1. Design the frame with your camp theme.
  2. Leave a space for campers to full in the blank with a thought, picture, or quick doodle.
  3. That’s it!
Instax Mini summer camp picture frame
The event planners left a blank space for people to fill in their thoughts. Shown: Fuji Instax Mini Picture Frame.

Coloring book picture frame

It’s a craft and camp giveaway in one clever package! You simply design a frame with a coloring book pattern, we’ll print it, and your campers color it in! Crayons works, as do colored pencils. Markers give a vibrant splash of color, but be careful! They can smear easily on the paper frames.

Greeting cards as picture frames… gifts for loved ones

Not a traditional picture frame, photo insert cards can be used as a frame… but first, kids get to send them as a greeting card.

These 5″ x 7″ picture frame cards hold a 4″ x 6″ photo. Have campers write a note inside, and that’s it! These photo insert cards come with envelopes, so they are super easy to mail to loved ones or friends. And once they get the card, they can frame it! The card frame border acts as a simple matting for the photo, so just slide the whole thing in a 5″ x 7″ picture frame.

Recycled kraft photo frame card for 4x6 photo
Take a photo of the camper, mail the card to loved ones from camp. Campers can decorate the card or just write a note inside.

One Comment

  1. Thank you for sharing these delightful summer camp picture frames! Your creativity adds a special touch to capturing cherished camp memories. Much appreciated

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