Trending Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids & Teens
The holiday season is here, and so is our WinShape Camps Christmas Gift Ideas Guide! Our team has gathered some of our favorite gift ideas for kids and teens — trending gifts that spark creativity, inspire faith, and bring a little camp joy to your home this season. From cozy things to wear and inspiring books to read, to hands-on activities and unforgettable experiences, there’s something for every Camper.
To Wear:
1. Bombas Slippers
Not only are Bombas Slippers cozy, but they’re made for giving back! For each pair of slippers (or socks) purchased, Bombas donates one to someone in need. It’s a win-win gift idea!
2. Striped Crewneck
Soft, stylish, and versatile—if you spent a summer at our overnight girls camps, you probably saw these on campus everywhere! Inspired by the Altard State Striped Crewneck, our staff have even found a better deal… (But you didn’t hear that from us! 🤫)
3. Summer Fridays Lip Balm Trio
Summer Friday’s Lip Balm is the perfect stocking stuffer for teens who love a little self-care.
4. Carhartt Beanie
A timeless classic for cold-weather adventures. Carhartt Beanies are warm, durable, and campfire ready.
5. Box Chain Necklace Sterling Silver
A Box Chain Sterling Silver Necklace is such a teen-boy flex, he’ll feel like the coolest kid at school. Worth the splurge for one that’s built to last. 💪✨
6. Lulu Everywhere Belt Bag
The go-to accessory for teens on the move — The Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag is the perfect gift idea for holding essentials during school, travel, or camp days.
To Play:
1. Crochet Kit for Kids
A hands-on way to learn a new skill and create something cozy. Crochet Kit for Kids! A great way to entertain the crafty kid (or adult) on a quiet afternoon.
2. Friendship Bracelet Making Kit
A camp favorite! Friendship Bracelet Making Kits are perfect for sharing, trading, and remembering summer friendships.
3. Easy Bake Oven
Remember the Easy Bake Oven? A nostalgic classic that never gets old! A fun way to spark creativity and independence in the kitchen.
4. Window Bird Feeder
Bring nature up close and personal with a Window Bird Feeder! Kids (and adults) will love spotting different birds right from their window.
5. GeoSafari Starview Telescope
For curious minds who love to explore the night sky, get a GeoSafari Starview Telescope and see God’s creation from a whole new perspective.
6. Screen-Free Digital Camera
These Screen-Free Digital Camera‘s are simple, durable, and fun for any age. They’re also perfect for sending with your kids to camp!
7. Instant Print Camera
A gift idea for the budding photographer, an Instant Print Camera camera brings creativity to life! Snap a photo, print it right away, and use it to decorate journals, scrapbooks, or bedroom walls.
8. Spot It! Card Game
A go-to game at camp for poolside, lake-side, or any Camper downtimes! Spot It! is quick, fun, and full of laughs, it’s perfect for challenging friends to spot the match first—and keeping everyone entertained wherever you are!
9. Bucket Golf Set
The perfect gift idea for little golfers (or big beginners) and fun to play with friends and family! Bucket Golf! Set up the buckets any way you like and see who can sink the whiffle balls in first. This set comes with everything you need!
10. LEGO Set
A LEGO set tends to be a hit with everyone, from the kids to the kids at heart! Here are just a few LEGO sets that have a special place in our heart, for obvious reasons…
- “Friends Adventure Camp – Cozy Cabin Camping”
- “Friends Adventure Camp – Water Sport”
- “Friends Adventure Camp – Archery Range”
To Read:
1. The Camper and The Counselor
The Camper and The Counselor is a touching story about friendship, faith, and the love and support a counselor can offer all summer long. A great gift idea for future Campers, or Campers looking forward to another summer!
2. The Adventure Challenge – Kids or Family Edition
Scratch off a mystery adventure and complete it together! Each page of The Adventure Challenge creates a memory you’ll talk about for years. There are multiple versions available – just for Kids or for Families!
3. The Action Bible
The Action Bible! This comic-style version of the Bible brings Scripture to life in an engaging and visual way.
4. The Biggest Story Bible Storybook
The Biggest Story Bible Storybook contains vibrant illustrations and powerful storytelling that make God’s story come alive for kids ages 6-12.
5. Indescribable Kids – by Louie Giglio
Kids are full of big questions – and God welcomes them all. The Indescribable Kids devotional series helps families explore science through the lens of Scripture, showing how wonder leads us closer to the Creator.
6. Wild + Free: Nature
Wild + Free: Nature is a collection of outdoor adventures and creative prompts to inspire curiosity and exploration — perfect for future Campers or tiny explorers.
7. The Garden, The Curtain, and The Cross – by Carl Laferton
This book is a beautiful way to help kids understand the big story of the Bible. The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross walks readers from Eden to Easter with simple language and stunning illustrations that point to God’s love and His rescue plan for us. It’s a Gospel-centered gift idea and perfect for family reading time or bedtime devotions.
To Experience:
1. WinShape Camps (of course!)
Unwrap the ultimate gift of faith, fun, and friendship! The gift of camp lasts far beyond the holiday season. Plus, if you register for camp and fill out this form before December 15th we’ll even send you a free gift to place under the tree!🎁☀️
2. Theme Park Tickets
Give the gift of adventure with tickets (0r a season pass) to a theme park! Whether it’s Disney World, Universal, or your favorite local park, this gift idea promises laughter, memories, and family fun that lasts far beyond the holiday season. 🎢✨
3. Zoo or Aquarium Membership
Know a kid who can’t get enough of penguins, pandas, or sea turtles? A zoo or aquarium membership lets them get up close all year long — a gift idea that’s wild in the best way! It also means endless chances to explore, learn, and make memories together as a family.
4. Family Trip
Whether it’s the mountains, the beach, or a weekend road trip, experiences make lasting memories.
5. Solo Stove Cinder Tabletop Fire Pit
Bring the campfire feel indoors! The Solo Stove Cinder Tabletop Fire Pit is perfect for roasting s’mores and telling stories around the dining room table!
To Rest:
1. Lola Blanket
This brand is all the rage, (Lola Blanket) but if the price tag is steep, any cozy faux-fur blanket will do. It’s cozy season, after all!
2. Candle Warmer
A candle warmer is a safe and stylish way to fill their room with their favorite scent (no flame required). And a candle warmer isn’t complete without a candle to put under it – that’s where our next gift idea comes into play…
3. Homesick ‘Happy Camper’ Candle
For anyone missing those summer nights under the stars, the Homesick “Happy Camper” candle brings camp memories to life. With fun, nostalgic scents like Luke’s Diner and Yellow Brick Road, there’s something for everyone — but Happy Camper is, of course, our top pick. 😄
4. Jellycat Plush
Soft, cuddly, and timeless. Jellycat Plushes make a sweet gift idea for younger Campers or really anyone who loves a cozy companion.
5. Aerie Trouser PJ Pant
Comfy and cute enough to wear all day long during Christmas break. The Aerie Real Soft Trouser PJ Pants are so soft you might be buying another pair for yourself!
6. Nodpod Weighted Eye Mask
The Nodpod Weighted Eye Mask has recently gone viral online! This eye mask encourages rest and relaxation, and people have said that it’s “like a hug for your head!”
7. Pura Fragrance Diffuser
A cozy upgrade for any teen’s space. The Pura Fragrance Diffuser can be turned on and off from your device. Your can even adjust the scent’s potency, and place it on a timer so you don’t forget to turn it off! Scents can be purchased individually, or you can subscribe to your favorites!
8. Hatch Restore Alarm Clock
The Hatch Restore is a gentle, sunrise-style alarm clock that helps kids wake up peacefully and wind down at night — a fantastic gift idea for better sleep rhythms and calmer mornings. If the optional subscription feels like a lot, there are plenty of other sunrise alarm clocks that offer similar soothing features without requiring a smartphone or ongoing fees.
To Eat & Drink:
1. Make Your Own Pasta Kit
Family fun that ends with a delicious meal. A Make Your Own Past Kit is perfect for the foodies and foodies in training!
2. Owala FreeSip Water Bottle
The trendiest water bottle of the year — leak-proof, colorful, and camp-approved. The Owala FreeSip Water Bottle makes staying hydrated stylish, but don’t wait too long… the trendiest colors and special editions sell fast!✨
3. Boba Bubble Tea Kit
Bring a little café fun home with DIY bubble tea flavors. Here one kit we found, but there are a ton out there to choose from.
4. Popcorn Popping Bowl + Seasoning Set
Movie nights just got a major upgrade! This reusable popping bowl makes it easy to whip up a fresh batch of popcorn in minutes. Perfect for kids who love a cozy night in.
5. Dubai Chocolate
No stocking is complete without something sweet! Dubai Chocolate is the latest viral treat — rich, unique, and the perfect gift idea for chocolate lovers or adventurous snackers alike. 🍫✨
6. Teen Cook Book
Give the gift of tasty independence with this Super Easy Teen Cook Book! With simple, flavor-packed recipes, teens can go from microwave master to homemade meal pro in no time.
7. Cirkul Fruit-Infused Water Bottle
The Cirkul Water Bottle makes staying hydrated actually fun. With flavor cartridges you can swap in and out and a dial that adjusts how strong each sip tastes, kids and teens can customize their water all day long. It’s a great gift idea for the ones who forget to drink water — suddenly hydration feels like a treat instead of a chore. ✨
Other Fun Finds:
1. Creamy Keyboard
A gift idea for the aesthetic-loving teen who wants to upgrade their desk game. The Creamy Keyboard is sleek, colorful, and totally viral — making schoolwork (almost) feel fun. 🎨⌨️
2. Portable Mini Projector
Turn any wall into a movie screen with a portable mini projector! Great for family movie nights or sleepovers.
3. Bluetooth Shower Speaker
Because even shower time deserves a soundtrack. A gift idea for the shower-singer in your family! A Bluetooth Shower Speaker turns an everyday routine into a mini jam session. 🎶✨
4. Nee Doh Cube
A fun way to keep hands busy and minds calm. The Nee Doh Cube is a fun fidget toy that’s soft, squishy, and totally trending right now!
5. Tile Trackers
A gift idea for the dreamers whose heads are in the clouds (and often misplace things)! These handy Tile Trackers make it easy for teens to find keys, wallets, or anything else before school, practice, or that next adventure—peace of mind for them (and you).
6. Brick
Phones can be distracting — The Brick helps fix that. The Brick is a simple, screen-free helper for kids and teens who want fewer distractions. Tap your phone to the device, and it temporarily removes attention-stealing apps and notifications — perfect for distraction-free studying family time, or game nights.
7. Mini Desk Vacuum
Yes, it’s a thing — and teens love it. A Mini Desk Vacuum is a cute, practical little gadget that makes cleaning a desk or backpack weirdly satisfying. A gift idea for the teen who likes their space tidy (or at least… tidier).
No matter what you choose this season, the best gift you can give your kids is your time, presence, and the opportunity to make lasting memories together. And as you celebrate, don’t forget the true reason for the season—keeping faith and family at the center of your celebrations can make every gift idea, big or small, even more meaningful.
And don’t forget — the gift of camp lasts far beyond the holiday season. 🎁☀️
Learn more about registering for WinShape Camps 2026 and give your Camper a summer they’ll never forget!