Grandma Camp | Stories, Crafts & Activities for Grandkids
Welcome to Grandma Camp! Where Memories Are Made.
No reservations required. No fancy itinerary needed. Just Grandma, the grandkids and a whole lot of fun waiting to happen!
Grandma Camp, published by Cottage Door Press, is a beautifully illustrated collection of stories, recipes, crafts, activities and songs designed to bring grandmothers and grandchildren together.
Whether it’s a special weekend at Grandma’s house, a summer sleepover or an ordinary afternoon together, this book is filled with ideas to turn simple moments into lasting memories.
Because the best part of Grandma Camp isn’t what you do. It’s who you do it with.
So Many Ways to Make Memories
Inside this delightful treasury, you’ll discover activities to enjoy together throughout the year.
- 12 beautifully illustrated stories perfect for reading aloud or sharing with older children
- Classic favorites including Hansel and Gretel, The Velveteen Rabbit and The Wind in the Willows
- Easy-to-follow recipes for making memorable snacks together
- Creative crafts that become special handmade keepsakes
- Fun activities for quality time and shared adventures
- Songs to enjoy together that add a little music to the memories
- Simple step-by-step instructions that make projects approachable for little helpers
- Year-round inspiration for visits, holidays, weekends and everyday moments
More Than a Book. A Tradition in the Making.
At Joyful Tantrum, we believe some of the very best childhood memories happen when generations come together.
The cookies made in Grandma’s kitchen.
The stories read one more time.
The crafts proudly displayed on the refrigerator.
The laughter over a project that didn’t turn out quite as planned.
Grandma Camp makes it easy to create more of those moments, with activities that encourage creativity, conversation and connection.
And the best part? You don’t need to be a crafty grandma or an expert baker.
You just need a little time together.
Play with Purpose: MESH Benefits
Mental Development — Creativity + Curiosity
Stories, recipes and crafts encourage imagination, problem-solving, listening and hands-on learning.
Emotional Development — Belonging + Confidence
Spending meaningful time together helps children feel connected and valued. Completing projects together also creates opportunities to celebrate accomplishments.
Social Development — Communication + Connection
Shared reading, cooking and creative activities invite storytelling, conversation, cooperation and stronger intergenerational relationships.
Physical Development — Fine Motor Skills
Measuring, mixing, drawing and crafting provide opportunities for little hands to practice coordination and dexterity.
The Perfect Gift for Grandma
Looking for a gift that’s more meaningful than another thing to put on a shelf?
Give Grandma something she can actually do with the people she loves!
Grandma Camp is a thoughtful choice for:
- Mother’s Day and Grandparents Day
- Grandma’s birthday or Christmas
- Announcing a special visit with the grandkids
- Summer vacations and sleepovers
- New grandmothers
- Long weekends and school breaks
- Just-because gifts that celebrate family
Pair it with a few craft supplies, baking ingredients or a handwritten invitation to Grandma Camp for an extra-special gift.
The Best Memories Aren’t Made on a Screen
They’re made around kitchen tables.
With flour on little noses.
Paint on tiny fingers.
Stories shared under cozy blankets.
And laughter that becomes part of the family story.
Grandma Camp is an invitation to slow down, unplug and enjoy the wonderful gift of time together.
Because years from now, the grandkids might not remember every craft they made or every recipe they tried.
But they’ll remember how much fun they had with Grandma.
Grandma Camp — where little moments become lifelong memories.
Joyful Tantrum — A Toy Store Unplugged So You Can Plug In With Those You Love.
Product Details
Title: Grandma Camp
Publisher: Cottage Door Press
Category: Children’s Activity Treasury / Family Activities
Includes: 12 Illustrated Stories, Recipes, Crafts, Activities and Songs
Featured Classics: Hansel and Gretel, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Wind in the Willows
Audience: Grandmothers and Grandchildren
Activities: Reading, Cooking, Crafting, Singing and Creative Play
Theme: Family Connection / Intergenerational Activities / Screen-Free Fun
Use: Year-Round Activities and Memory Making