Scary Campfire Story for Kids: A Funny Surprise

Introduction

Campfires are special. When the fire is glowing and the night is dark, kids love to sit together and listen to stories. Some stories are spooky, some are silly, and some are a mix of both. A little scary story with a funny ending is perfect for kids because it gives them a tiny shiver but then makes them laugh. In this post, we will share one such story. We’ll also give you ideas on how to tell campfire stories to children and how to make them even more fun.

More Fun Campfire Story Ideas

If you liked The Marshmallow Bandit, here are more ideas you can tell or even make up:

1. The Talking Tree – A tree that whispers secrets but only tells jokes.
2. The Lost Lantern – A glowing lantern moves through the woods, but in the end, it’s just fireflies.
3. The Sneaky Owl – A spooky hoot in the night comes from an owl who wants to join the story circle.
4. The Giggle Ghost – A ghost that tries to scare kids but always ends up laughing.
5. The Shadow by the Tent – A scary shadow outside the tent that turns out to be a friend with a flashlight.