July is National Parks and Recreation Month, and it’s a great time to encourage more kids and adults to visit national, state, and city parks. What better way to spend outside at a park than with some physical activities that … Read More
It’s good to have some fun attention getters ready. Whether campers are gathering for morning announcements, waiting to get in the dining hall, or playing a group game, these attention getters are not only fun, they are an effective way to quiet down a large group. Because these are mostly interactive attention getters (as opposed […]
The idea of time traveling is interesting to everyone. To go back in time and experience history would be so cool.
Top 10 Henri Matisse Projects for Kids - Art projects for elementary school. Paper collage, art appreciation& other projects to explore with kids
If you are looking for ideas on activities you can add to your program, this list should give you plenty. Feel free to add any I missed in the comments section. RANGED Many camps offer archery, especially overnight camps, but there are lots of other ranged programs you can add to your camp. Take a […]
From cozy casseroles to fresh salads and decadent desserts, you'll find hundreds of easy, family-friendly recipes straight from our Virginia farmhouse kitchen!From cozy casseroles to fresh salads and decadent desserts, you'll find hundreds of easy, family-friendly recipes straight from our Virginia farmhouse kitchen
12 summer preschool worksheets to practice drawing, tracing, cutting & pasting to keep your young student entertained while you get stuff done!
Tropical Tote Bags Summer Camp Craft Get ready for Summer sunshine with these cute tropical vibe tote bags! Need a quick craft for Summer c...
Looking for a fun, colorful, easy way to build community into your summer program? StickTogether® Sticker Mosaic Puzzle posters are a collaborative, community building activity for groups of all ages and abilities. StickTogether is new activity that celebrates collective accomplishment in … Read More
Lighthouse Collagraph Printmaking Project by small hands big art
These braided pipe cleaner bracelets are so cute, and they can be made in less than 10 minutes using simple craft supplies. Combine pipe cleaners and beads to make these easy and fun pipe cleaner bracelets! Pipe Cleaner Bracelets Pipe cleaner bracelets are such a fun pipe cleaner craft! They're so simple to make AND they're a no mess craft (my favourite!). Because these pipe cleaner bracelets are so easy to make, they're a perfect activity for summer camp, Girls Scouts, or just for fun at home. It's always cool for kids to wear jewelry that they make themselves! And
Make this your best summer yet with a DIY Summer Camp aka Camp Mom! We've picked some fun themes with ideas for crafts, snacks, and activities!
Human Body STEM Activities help children understand how their body functions and help to develop an appreciation for their health and well-being.
Are you looking for an easy weaving project to try with the kids? Well, look no further! Today's llama weaving craft is such an easy and cute way to introduce the art of weaving to kids. Plus, you won't need any special materials to try it out. Are you ready? Let's get weaving! How to Weave and Adorable Llama (with kids!) Materials Needed: Scissors Corrugated Cardboard Yarn Markers (We love Sharpies!) Masking Tape Optional: Print out my llama template Small Pom-Poms How to Weave a Cardboard Llama: Step 1: Draw out a llama on a piece of cardboard. Cut it out. (You can also use this template that I made.) Step 2: Cut out the same number of slits on the top and bottom of your llama to hold your warp threads. Make sure they're evenly spaced. (I cut out 5 slits on top and bottom.) Step 3: String your warp threads. Tape one end of a piece of yarn to the back of your llama. Then, go up and down around your llama until all of slits are filled with yarn. Tape the end of your yarn to the back. Want a step-by-step video showing how to do this? I'm giving you a super-fast overview of what we did. If you want more detailed directions on how to properly weave, check out this Met Kids Weaving Video. Front of the Llama: Back of the Llama: Step 4: Cut out a piece of yarn to weave. Tie one end to your warp (top of the right string.) Wrap the other end with masking tape (to help weave.) Alternatively, you could also use a yarn needle (but you don't really need one.) Step 5: Go over and under each warp thread (grey ones). When you reach the end of one row, do the opposite pattern of over and under for the next row. Keep alternating until you're done with your piece of yarn (or you decide to change colors.) To add another piece of yarn, simply tie on your new piece of yarn to your old piece of yarn. (Trim the excess.) Then, keep on weaving!* When you're finally done, just tie the end of your yarn to your warp.* (*Note: I realize that if you wish to properly add on yarn and change colors, you need to follow the directions in the above-mentioned Met Video. They don't tie knots. They leave their strings dangling. But I find that tying on knots works just fine since it's a kid's craft and we're not going to remove our woven bit off the cardboard.) Step 6: Optional: Hot glue on pom poms. Why? Because they're so cute! I really hope this weaving craft brings a smile to your kids' faces. :) If you're on IG and you share this craft, could you tag me @pinkstripeysocks so I can ooh and ahh over the cuteness? Thank you! Looking for more weaving and llama crafts? Then check out the links below! Fa la la la llama paper snowflakes Cute Gods Eye Turtle Weavings Weaving CD Dream Catchers Rainbow Paper Plate Weaving Boho Wall Hangings Happy creating and connecting, friends!
I have written three different lists of themes to be used for themes weeks. 100 Summer Camp Themes 100 More Summer Camp Themes Those themes are meant to encompass all of camp, from crafts to special events, games to meals. THIS list, however, is meant to give you ideas for theme days. Fashion Themes Many […]
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Over 100 theme week ideas! Adding variety to your preschool and rec gymnastics program and keeps things fresh & fun!
Fun Gym Games Looking for some fun gym games for kids? Look no further. Whether you are looking for games for your physical education class or just some games to play in an empty gym, these games are sure to lead to hours of physical exercise and fun.
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Ready for summer? Grab your markers and prepare for another adventure to the underwater world with these lovely Sea Animals Symmetry Worksheets.
Create these easy costume accessories in minutes
My name is Lindsay Karp, I teach physical education and health at Bret Harte Elementary and A. Russell Knight Elementary in Cherry Hill, NJ. Catapult is a fun, energizing game that focuses on multiple fitness components and creativity. I first … Read More
Pool noodle structures are fun and easy to build. This simple engineering activity is also an inexpensive idea for STEM learning. Get creative and build!
Does your camp have theme weeks or theme days? In this series of posts, I give you 5 ideas for different themes. Check the comments for more ideas and to add your own. INVISIBLE MESSAGES Show your campers how to create messages using invisible ink. There are a number of ways to do this. Use […]
Put peacemaking skills at your students��� fingertips with Conflict Cubes they make themselves. This resource encourages collaborative efforts to develop creative and meaningful solutions to common conflicts. Includes directions and a reproducible.
Make practicing counting by 1s, 2s, 5s, and 10s fun with these FREE Summer Skip Counting Puzzles. These are great for elementary age kids.
Have fun spotting all 7 differences between the two pictures! Then color!
Say goodbye to summer boredom with this amazing collection of summer arts and crafts that kids will love! Lots of ideas to keep kids of all ages and abilities engaged and creating all summer long.
Check out this summer science experiment creating an ICE CREAM Volcano! This activity is an easy project for your ice cream theme with kids of all ages!
