There's also 'The Bell Witch'. This story is about a witch that haunts a family in Tennessee. It involves strange noises, things moving on their own, and the witch tormenting the family. It can be a really exciting and a bit scary story to tell kids at a campfire.
Make the setting vivid. Describe the campfire itself, how the flames are dancing and casting shadows. Then start building the world of the ghost story. Talk about the cold wind blowing through the trees in the story, the creaking of old doors if there are any in the plot. The more details you add to both the real campfire setting and the fictional story setting, the more engaged the kids will be.
Well, there are quite a few. 'The Tortoise and the Hare' is a great one. It teaches kids about the value of perseverance as the slow - moving tortoise wins the race against the over - confident hare. 'Jack and the Beanstalk' is also a classic Campfire Kids Story. Jack climbs the beanstalk, finds a giant's lair and manages to outwit the giant in the end.
There's the story of 'The Emperor's New Clothes'. The vain emperor is tricked into believing he's wearing magnificent clothes when in fact he's naked. The people are too afraid to say he's not dressed until a little child blurts out the truth. It's a funny and thought - provoking story for kids. Also, 'The Ugly Duckling' has its funny moments as the duckling is teased by the other animals but then turns into a beautiful swan in the end, which always surprises and amuses kids.
There are several great kids campfire stories. For instance, 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. Jack trades the family cow for some magic beans, which grow into a giant beanstalk. He climbs it and discovers a giant's castle. 'Snow White' is another well - loved story. The beautiful princess is poisoned by her stepmother, the queen, and is saved by seven dwarfs and a prince. 'Pinocchio' is also a popular one. The wooden puppet wants to become a real boy and has many adventures while learning about right and wrong.
It depends. Some kids might be really scared by them and have nightmares. But if the stories are told in a not - too - terrifying way, like making the bear more of a curious creature rather than a menacing one, it could be okay. For example, a story about a bear that just wants to share the campfire warmth.
A campfire - worthy ghost story is 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. Ichabod Crane's encounter with the Headless Horseman in the spooky woods near Sleepy Hollow is a classic. The description of the Horseman and the dark, silent woods creates a perfect spooky mood for a campfire setting.
One great campfire ghost story is 'The Hook'. A young couple is parked at a make - out spot near the woods. They hear on the radio about an escaped lunatic with a hook for a hand. Strange noises start coming from outside the car. In a panic, they drive away. When they get home, they find a bloody hook hanging on the car door handle. It's simple yet really spooky.
The 'Bloody Mary' story is also well - known. Kids are told that if you go into a dark bathroom, say 'Bloody Mary' three times while looking in the mirror, a ghostly woman will appear. Some versions say she was a witch or a wronged woman seeking revenge. It gives kids goosebumps just thinking about it.
There's the 'Bloody Mary' story. Kids gather around the mirror and say 'Bloody Mary' three times. Supposedly, a ghostly figure will appear. It often involves a vengeful spirit that is very scary. The idea of something coming out of the mirror in the dim campfire light can send shivers down your spine.