Welcome to Camp Wildflower – a summer camp-themed 10th birthday held at home in Aurora, Illinois. To transport guests to camp, most of the activities were held outdoors, tents and camping chairs were erected and there was a summer camp-inspired aesthetic was applied indoors and out.

Once campers arrived, they were ushered to the “campground area” in the backyard. The camp backdrop included colorful panels with camping pennants, balloons, a camp sign, and A-frame arch leading back to flowers and camping tent. A camper photo was taken and then campers were encouraged to build-their-own trail mix and collect their nature hike dossier. The dossiers included a nature bingo card, hike journal as well as a tiny pencil. The camp backdrop included colorful panels with camping pennants, balloons, a camp sign, and A-frame arch leading back to flowers and camping tent. Camp Counselor Amy then led campers on a hike around the neighborhood pond, with a short stop at the playground and picnic shelter so kids could log their bingo finds and hiking notes.

When the campers returned from their hike, they were greeted with a stunning tablescape of wildflowers, camping supplies, custom name pennants and bright blue vintage enamelware. The mess hall then served a late lunch that including choice of grilled cheese or mac n’ cheese and chips, pretzels, applesauce and ice-cold lemonade. After eating, campers moved to the art barn where Junior Counselor Ari taught them how to make god’s eyes and other arts & crafts.

Campers who finished their crafts early went over to the indoor tent to play a couple rounds of the “Happy Camper” board game. When all arts & crafts activities were complete, campers collected their camping-themed favor items, sang the birthday song and ice cream cake was served.

Birthday presents were opened as a group in the outdoor tent and then campers enjoyed S’mores around the campfire before their parents picked them up for the day. The weather was perfect, the campers were well fed and had a full agenda of activities and everyone had a great day at Camp Wildflower!

Vendors:
Experience design, décor design, signage, flowers, name pennants, activities, food, balloons & rentals:
Kio Kreations
https://kiokreations.com/

Photography
Jennifer Kaye Photography
https://www.jenniferkayephotography.com/

Ice Cream Cake
Batavia Creamery
https://bataviacreamery.com/

Camping-themed favors and large pennants from Target Dollar Spot