How to Delete a Campfire Post or Comment

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July 23, 2026
Frankie

Campfire content cannot be edited after publishing.

When something needs to be corrected or removed, deletion is the main confirmed option.

Use deletion carefully because removed content and attached comments may be lost.

Who Can Delete a Post?

The author can delete their own Campfire post.

A parent can also delete a child’s post.

A child should not be assumed to have permission to delete another person’s post.

Exact controls should be verified.

What Happens When a Post Is Deleted?

Deleting a post removes:

The post text
Attached photos
Attached video
Attached link
Heart reactions
All comments

Comments are lost with the post.

Do not expect the conversation to remain after deletion.

Posts Cannot Be Edited

A Campfire post cannot be edited.

Delete and repost when the post contains:

Wrong time
Wrong link
Wrong photo
Private information
A serious typo
An incorrect family update

For a minor typo that does not change the meaning, the family may choose to leave it.

How to Delete Your Own Post

The basic flow is:

Open Campfire.
Open the post.
Open the post options.
Choose Delete.
Review the warning.
Confirm.

Exact labels may differ by platform.

How a Parent Deletes a Child’s Post

A parent can remove a child’s post.

This may be needed when the post includes:

Private information
An inappropriate photo
An unsafe link
Unkind content
A message published by mistake

After deleting, explain why the post was removed.

Then review the child’s posting permission if needed.

Child Comments

Comments cannot be edited.

The author cannot delete their own comment through the confirmed normal flow.

A parent can remove a child’s comment.

Use parent removal when the comment contains:

Private details
Hurtful language
An unsafe link
An accidental message
Information not appropriate for the family feed

Adult Comments

The current confirmed information does not establish whether a parent can remove another adult’s comment or their own comment.

Do not promise this behavior until verified.

An adult can add a correction in a new comment if needed.

Before You Delete

Ask:

Is the post truly wrong or unsafe?
Will useful comments be lost?
Would a follow-up post solve the issue?
Does the family need a screenshot or record?
Should the child’s permission change afterward?

Delete promptly when privacy or safety is involved.

Deleted Content and Recovery

Do not assume deleted Campfire content can be restored.

The current product behavior should be treated as permanent deletion unless support confirms otherwise.

Need help? Open Help in the S’moresUp app and send us a message. This is the fastest way to reach the support team.

Campfire Versus Community Deletion

Campfire

Author can delete own post
Parent can delete child’s post
Comments disappear with the post

Community

Creator can delete own post
Other parents can report the post
Reporting hides it from the reporter and sends it for admin review

Community moderation is covered in a separate article.

Common Problems

The wrong photo was posted

Delete the full post and create a new one.

An important comment was lost

Comments disappear when the post is deleted.

A child keeps posting unsuitable content

Update the child’s per-child Campfire permission.

An adult comment needs correction

Add a follow-up comment until delete behavior is verified.

The deleted post still appears briefly

Refresh the view and use in-app Help if it remains.

Common Questions

Can Campfire posts be edited?

No.

Can authors delete their own posts?

Yes.

Can parents delete a child’s post?

Yes.

What happens to comments?

They are lost with the post.

Can comments be edited?

No.

Can a parent remove a child’s comment?

Yes.

Best First Action

Review the post before publishing.

If something private or incorrect is already live, delete it promptly and repost only what the whole family should see.