Easy Bulletin Board Idea for Your Camping Theme Classroom

Bring the peace and tranquility of the great outdoors into your learning space with this camping theme bulletin board kit. Perfect for summer camp, elementary classrooms, and school hallways, this bulletin board will transport you into the wilderness.  Whether you want to inspire a love for the great outdoors or create an engaging learning environment, this camping-themed bulletin board can bring the spirit of adventure indoors. It is packed with decorative elements and interactive components which make it perfect to use all school year! If you’re looking to create a nature-inspired camping classroom, you’ll want to check out my Camping Adventure Mega Bundle! This classroom decor bundle includes this bulletin board kit and 40 + additional resources to make your classroom a camping oasis! 

The Importance of Bulletin Boards In The Classroom

Bulletin boards are an essential component in any classroom. They serve as a versatile tool for teachers to engage their students and enhance the learning environment. These visual displays offer a dynamic canvas where educators can showcase student work, share important information, and create a learning environment that reinforces a love of learning. A camping theme bulletin board is a great idea for any classroom because it excites students about the natural world! Taking a nature-inspired approach when decorating your classroom will ignite students’ sense of wonder and adventure. Plus, classroom bulletin boards always spark conversations and discussions! Enjoy hearing your students talk about their nature adventures and discoveries!

Choosing the Right Camping Theme Bulletin Board

Imagine putting up your bulletin board for the first day of school. Your bulletin board has a welcoming message, calm nature-inspired graphics, and student names. Your students see their name and get a flutter of excitement when they walk into your classroom, they already know they belong in your camp. This camping adventure bulletin board kit is versatile, interactive, and easy to put together, making it the perfect tool to use to decorate your bulletin boards for back to school! This elementary classroom decor bulletin board kit comes with multiple sayings “Happy Camper”, “Meet Our Campers”, “Meet Our Counselors”, “Adventures Await”, and “Welcome to Our Camp”. So you can change the sayings throughout the school year, making this a wonderful investment. 

Decorating Your Elementary Classroom Bulletin Board

When decorating your bulletin, start from the base and go from there! consider using neutral-colored bulletin board backgrounds. Opting for a shiplap or wooden plank bulletin board paper will bring in the natural tones of the great outdoors. Using a bulletin board paper provides a solid foundation to build your camping theme. Next, choose from one of the many camping themed bulletin board borders included in this bulletin board display. Adhere the bulletin board trim using staples along the edges of the bulletin board, like a frame. a great addition to any bulletin board is a decorative banner for added interest. Changing the banners throughout the seasons keeps your bulletin boards looking fresh. 

Once the bulletin board base is complete, you can begin adding bulletin board lettering, graphics, and fun extras. Choose from one of 5 sayings – “Happy Camper”, “Meet Our Campers”, “Meet Our Counselors”, “Adventures Await”, and “Welcome to Our Camp”. Use one of these sayings for your open house because they will welcome others into your classroom and promote a sense of belongingness. If you’re short on time or looking for an ink-saving option, and you still want to have a positive message on your board, utilize one of the included beautiful posters. 

Once the base and bulletin board letters are placed on your board, it’s time to add the beautiful nature-inspired graphics! Choose from camping graphics such as tents, national park signs, a compass, a backpack, a campfire, and a flashlight. Then, sprinkle some wilderness decorations into your classroom display including clouds, sunshine, mountains, and evergreen trees. When assembled, the decorative elements work together harmoniously to promote a calm, welcoming vibe! 

Benefits of Using an Interactive Bulletin Board Kit

Interactive bulletin boards encourage student engagement, spark curiosity, and contribute to a learning environment that values hard work. When students see their work displayed on a bulletin board, it evokes a sense of pride. Student work displays send the message, “The work you do here is important, keep putting in your best effort”. Another benefit of displaying student work on your bulletin board kit at the beginning of the school year is to show families what you have been working on. These displays become a topic for conversation, as well as the student work being displayed on them!

Making your Bulletin Board Interactive

Bring your camping classroom theme into your student activities with these “meet the camper”, “best year ever”, and “adventures await” writing pages. Ask students to write about a topic of your choice! These writing and coloring pages are the perfect way for students to write or draw about themselves, their goals, or their learning. Students will color and decorate the front. Cut it out and complete the writing activity. This student work can be stapled onto your bulletin board. Prompts and ideas for classroom use are outlined below:

“Meet the Camper”

– Write 3 things about yourself.

– Write 1 goal you have for yourself this school year.

– What are 2 hopes and 2 dreams for the school year?

 “Adventures Await”

– What adventures or activities are you looking forward to this school year?

– What are you hoping to learn this school year?

“Best Year Ever”

– How are you going to make this the best year ever?

– What are three goals you have for yourself this year? 

– How was this the best year ever? (At the end of the school year)

– How did you grow this year? (At the end of the school year)

Adding Personal Touches to Your Bulletin Board with Student Photos 

Another way to promote a sense of classroom community and belongingness with your outdoor-inspired bulletin board is by incorporating student photos. This back to school camping classroom display features “Meet the Campers” binoculars with opportunities to add each student’s name and photo. Teacher-friendly easy directions are included in this resource outlining how to add your photos to the binoculars. You can create these cute additions in 15 minutes for your entire class. You can even add these to the top of a laminated piece of construction paper for a fun student work display you can use all year long! 

Maintaining and Updating Your Bulletin Board Throughout the School Year

A camping theme classroom bulletin board can be kept up all year round, but it’s fun to change a few things on your bulletin board to keep it looking fresh. Changing up the lettering on your bulletin board will excite your learners. To do this, you can use the bulletin board phrases and posters within the kit. If you’re looking for a saying that is not included or you want to create your own, you can easily do so using these bulletin board letters. Changing the student work on the bulletin board to reflect what you’re currently learning in the classroom is another way to freshen up your bulletin board. 

Transforming a simple bulletin board into a beautiful camping-themed display is so easy! By incorporating beautiful decorative elements, positive messaging, and interactive components, you can create an engaging learning environment that inspires curiosity and connects students to the natural world. The beauty of a camping bulletin board is the ability to evolve and change throughout the school year reflecting classroom learning and student growth. If you’re looking for more camping classroom theme ideas, check out this resource! 

If you use these ideas, please tag me on social media @bloomwithbridgette. I always love seeing your amazing classrooms! 

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