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Sticks, Stones & Pinecones – 37 Screen-Free Games for the Great Outdoors
Play classic and creative games anywhere — in the tent, around the campfire, at the park, or on the trail — using only foraged, natural materials! Sticks, Stones & Pinecones is a portable, beautifully illustrated guide featuring 37 timeless games and riddles designed for outdoor play and family fun.
From Checkers and Mancala to Snakes and Ladders and inventive new favorites, every game is easy to set up using simple items like pinecones, pebbles, sand, and leaves — no plastic pieces or screens required. Perfect for all ages, these games encourage creativity, connection, and a return to hands-on play.
Whether you’re camping, road-tripping, or spending a lazy afternoon in the backyard, this book offers simple-to-learn, endlessly replayable games that bring people together. Organized by single-player, two-player, and group games, it includes both ancient classics and original new challenges, all tested and approved by real families outdoors.
Why ODSS Recommends It:
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Screen-free fun for families, campers, and classrooms
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Encourages outdoor play and sustainable creativity
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37 classic and original games, from quick challenges to strategy favorites
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Perfect for camping trips, road trips, or backyard gatherings
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A terrific gift for families, teachers, and nature lovers
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FOUNDED BY WOMEN. BUILT FOR ADVENTURE.
ODSS was started by mothers who saw firsthand how time outside builds resilient, confident kids. What began as helping outdoor schools equip students for all-weather learning grew into a bigger mission: Help families raise resilient, confident kids by making it easier for children to stay outside longer.
Testimonials
For us, the right gear from ODSS supports what we believe most about childhood. When children are able to be outside every day, in all seasons, they become tenacious, confident, and develop an authentic relationship with the land.
— RAIN OR SHINE SCHOOL
Working with Outdoor School Shop has transformed our outdoor school community. Parents love knowing their children are consistently and reliably equipped—and that nothing is forgotten or comes home covered in mud.
— RANDOLPH SCHOOL
Our students get outside in all temperatures and having the right gear makes a world of difference. @outdoorschoolshop has gear appropriate for all seasons, has a directory to search for nature schools, and layering guides to help families know how to dress children for the weather
— HEMLOCK HILL
At The Thistle and Root, I always recommend ODSS gear for anyone who believes that children grow best through nature—so dress for it.
— THISTLE & ROOT
Ordering bulk with Outdoor School Shop was just as easy and seamless as I had hoped! As we open up a new program, preparing our first group of kiddos for any weather was at the top of our priority list, and ODSS came through with insight, expertise, and the coolest, most dependable gear around! Thank you ODSS!
— SIDNEY RIDGE