Kidz Forts - Fort Building Kits You Can Trust
Fort Kits for Kids With Big Imaginations (and Smart Parents)!
The Best Fort Building Kit For Kids!
Our Fort Kits Provide Hours Of Screen-Free Play
Building forts gives your kids a break from screen time and technology.
We Don't Mean To Brag But . . .
We're kind of a big deal! We were featured in The Toy Insider's Holiday Gift Guide, and won Top Holiday Toy Winner for 2025.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Every Kidz Fort is built with safety and creativity in mind.
Proudly Made in the USA
Supporting American businesses, jobs and people here at home.
Eco-Friendly Fun
Made from sustainable materials and 100% recyclable after a long life.
Screen-Free Fun
A welcome break from screens, tablets, and video games. Play with real toys in the real world.
Why Make A Fort With Kidz Forts?
It Provides A Welcome Break From Screens and Technology!
There are many benefits of building forts, besides just old-fashioned fun. The benefits include:
Smart Play
Kids utilize problem-solving and STEM skills without even realizing it.
Creative Freedom
Kids can build any fort they can imagine. And a different fort each time.
Hands-On Building
Kids love to physically build things using their own two hands.
Screen-Free Fun
Building forts is a great alternative to video games and screens.
Shop Our Fort Building Kits & Accessories
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Fort Building Kit for Kids — Cardboard Fort Kits | Kidz Forts
About Kidz Forts® Play Fort Kits Our kits are made from heavyweight...
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Accessories & Spare Parts
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Let customers speak for us
have not used it yet since it was late for Christmas
have not used it yet since it was late for Christmas.
Anonymous
Cardboard Fort Building Kit for Kids — Hobie Kit | Kidz Forts
Weekend “camp.”
He slept in it Friday night with a lantern and trail mix. We ended up doing s’mores in the microwave. Memories made.
Jason Miller
Cardboard Fort Building Kit for Kids — Hobie Kit | Kidz Forts
Rainy Sunday magic
We made hot cocoa and she camped inside with her stuffed penguin. After that, two hours of time to myself. I actually finished the laundry.
Evelyn Roach
Cardboard Fort Building Kit for Kids — Frosted Kit | Kidz Forts
Short review: Love it.
Sturdy, cute, used every day.
Jennifer Nichols
Cardboard Fort Building Kit for Kids — Hobie Kit | Kidz Forts
Looks nice in the house.
I’m picky about aesthetics. The Frosted Kit doesn’t scream “toy clutter.” It blends in.
Diane Matt
Cardboard Fort Building Kit for Kids — Frosted Kit | Kidz Forts
Birthday home run
The Hobie Kit was the star of our 7-year-old’s party. “Command center,” “jungle hut,” “ticket booth”—it rotated all afternoon.
Stefen Somerhalder
Cardboard Fort Building Kit for Kids — Commando Kit | Kidz Forts
Quick transitions.
We move it from the playroom to the patio when cousins visit. Light enough to carry, no drama taking it down.
Sheri Hubbard
Cardboard Fort Building Kit for Kids — Hobie Kit | Kidz Forts
Surprisingly durable.
My son is enthusiastic (to put it nicely). The Hobie Kit has held up. The connectors keep the forts sturdy. Much better than the fort I bought held together with velcro.
Jeanne Branch
Cardboard Fort Building Kit for Kids — Hobie Kit | Kidz Forts
Small footprint, big imagination.
Fits in our apartment living room without taking over. She reads, colors, sings—quiet play wins.
Gwendolyn Gonsalves
Cardboard Fort Building Kit for Kids — Frosted Kit | Kidz Forts
Movie-night base.
We strung a sheet behind it and projected a movie. The kids watched from inside and I got to sit on the couch in peace. Win-win.
Angel Moore
Cardboard Fort Building Kit for Kids — Hobie Kit | Kidz Forts
Cozy vibes
My daughter added fairy lights and called it her “winter cottage.” It’s precious.
Mary Walker
Cardboard Fort Building Kit for Kids — Frosted Kit | Kidz Forts
The cat moved in too.
Not kidding. Our kid and the cat share it like roommates. Zero regrets.
Ian Salvator
Cardboard Fort Building Kit for Kids — Frosted Kit | Kidz Forts
Teacher perspective
I’m an after-school instructor. We used this as a reading nook/pretend base for our Friday club. Durable, and the kids actually take turns—shockingly.
Clarence W. Robson
Cardboard Fort Building Kit for Kids — Commando Kit | Kidz Forts
Grandparent-approved
We keep the Commando Kit at our house for weekend visits. The kids set it up faster than we do. It’s become “Grandpa’s Fort.
Shawn E. Herrera
Cardboard Fort Building Kit for Kids — Commando Kit | Kidz Forts
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best age for a fort building kit?
Kids as young as 3 years old really enjoy playing with the fort kits. Mom or dad will need to help them build the forts. By ages 5 -7, kids start to enjoy building the forts on their own. At ages 8+ their designs will also start getting really elaborate and creative, utilizing more than one fort building kit. As they get older, your kids will also enjoy playing using the fort kits to as Nerf gun barricades and shelters too.
Are these fort kits just made from cheap cardboard?
Not at all. These fort kits were specifically designed with heavyweight liners and corrugating medium for maximum strength, durability, and printability. If you compare our panels to a regular cardboard box, you will quickly realize the difference.
Can more than one kid build a fort?
Absolutely—our fort kits are designed so only one person is needed to build them. However, kids love building them together. You'll be amazed to see how kids that usually fight and argue actually work together and collaborate while building a fort.
What if I’m not satisfied with my play fort kit purchase?
If you're not happy, we're not happy. We offer a 14-day satisfaction guarantee — no stress. Just contact us to request a return and refund.
How soon will I receive my fort building kit(s)?
All fort building kits are in stock and most orders will ship same day, or within 24 hours (M-F). UPS Ground is our standard shipping method, and most orders arrive within 1-3 days of shipment. Orders to the west coast usually arrive within 4 day after shipment..
Have the fort building kits been safety tested?
Safety is our top priority. Our kits have been rigorously tested by an accredited independent laboratory to meet or exceed safety standards as dictated by the U.S. and Canadian Consumer Products Safety Commission, including ASTM F963 Toy Safety Standards.
What is included in the fort building kits?
Each fort kit contains 20 panels, 66 connectors, a set up instruction sheet, and carry case to neatly and easily store the kits when not in use.