The Marshmallows Are Missing… Can You Outsmart the S’mores Snatchers?

Printable Escape Room For Kids

I took marshmallows very seriously as a kid.

While the other kids waved sticks wildly over the flames, I was crouched like a fire scientist, searching for the perfect orange glow between the logs. The ember zone. The sweet spot.

I wasn’t there to scorch.
I was there to toast.
Golden-brown, evenly crisped, gooey-centered perfection.

Which is probably why I had so much fun creating today’s escape room.

Introducing … S’mores Snatchers: A Campfire-Themed Escape Room for Curious Kids

Imagine … It’s your first night at summer camp. The fire is crackling, the stars are twinkling, the graham crackers and chocolate are ready…

But wait: where are the marshmallows?!

Ranger Bob looks around the picnic table, confused. Then his eyes widen.

“Oh no. Not again.”

He leans in:

“It’s the S’mores Snatchers. Every summer, they strike. Last year it was the chocolate. The year before? The sticks. This time, it’s up to you to solve the mystery before the fire goes out.”

Cue dramatic gasp.
Cue… your kids, on the case.

What’s Inside:

• A story-driven printable escape room (perfect for ages 8–12)

• Instructions

• 8 hands-on puzzles, including:

  • Morse code

  • Mazes

  • Matching challenges

  • Marshmallow math

  • And more!

• A final escape code to solve the mystery

All the brain-boosting fun of a traditional escape room—without the locked doors or tricky setup.

*Grab it in the Shop*

S’mores Snatchers is now available in my shop!

Bonus:

This activity pairs perfectly with two free printables already waiting in the free Library Vault:

• Build a Marshmallow Tower

• Campfire Story Starters

Put them together and you’ve got a full-blown marshmallow-y experience that’s silly, smart, and screen-free.

Let’s make summer sweeter, smarter, and just the right amount of gooey.

With wonder (and perfectly toasted marshmallows),
-Allison
Creator of The Library Vault

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