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Cook tea outside

A camping stove or fire pit in the garden turns beans on toast into an event.

  • Outdoors
  • About an hour
  • Calm
  • Low cost
  • Ages 5–15

What you need

  • Fire pit or camp stove
  • Simple food
  • Blankets

How to run it

  1. Set up the fire safely and agree a no-go circle.
  2. Older children help cook; younger ones lay the rug.
  3. Eat outside and stay out until it gets dark.

Making it work for every age

Younger children: They stay well back on a picnic rug with the plates and cups to lay out.

Keep it safe

Adults control the fire at all times. Water bucket within reach, no running near flames.

Did you try it?

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