Summer camp crafts are more than just fun—they’re a way for kids to express creativity and connect with nature. Here are some delightful ideas that will spark joy and imagination in every young camper.
1. Sun Catchers
Use clear contact paper and tissue paper to make vibrant sun catchers. Hang them up to catch the summer light!
A few helpful options:
- Clear Contact Paper: Create stunning sun catchers effortlessly with clear contact paper. Perfect for summer crafting fun!
- Colored Tissue Paper: Add vibrant colors to your sun catchers using high-quality tissue paper. Brighten up your space!
- Craft Scissors Set: Ensure precise cuts for your sun catcher designs with durable craft scissors. Ideal for all ages!
2. Egg Carton Critters
Transform egg cartons into adorable bugs and animals with paint and googly eyes. It’s a great use of recyclables!
Check these products out:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Get vibrant colors with an acrylic paint set to bring your egg carton critters to life!
- Googly Eyes Variety Pack: Add fun character to your critters using a variety pack of googly eyes. Perfect for creativity!
- Craft Brushes Set: Use a set of fine-tipped craft brushes for precise and detailed painting on small surfaces.
3. Nature Weaving
Gather some sticks and create a simple loom by tying them together. Weave in leaves, flowers, and other natural treasures—it’s like bringing a piece of the forest home!
Useful items to consider:
- Natural Twine: Tie together your nature loom securely with this durable, eco-friendly natural twine.
- Craft Sticks: Build the perfect loom base with these reliable and versatile craft sticks.
- Assorted Silk Flowers: Enhance your weaving project with vibrant, long-lasting silk flowers.
4. Popsicle Stick Picture Frames
Glue popsicle sticks together to form frames, decorate, and insert camp photos. A perfect craft for preserving memories.
Some handy options:
- Assorted Colored Popsicle Sticks: Add a splash of color to your frames with these vibrant popsicle sticks. Perfect for creativity.
- Hot Glue Gun Set: Securely bond your frames with a reliable hot glue gun. Essential for crafting durability.
- Craft Embellishment Kit: Enhance your frames with a variety of embellishments. Ideal for adding personal touches.
5. Nature Mobiles
Collect natural items like shells and feathers to create hanging mobiles. They’re perfect for adding a touch of nature indoors.
Try these:
- Natural Craft Feathers: Enhance your nature mobile with these eco-friendly feathers. Perfect for creating a natural ambiance.
- Shell Assortment for Crafts: Add a touch of the ocean to your craft with this assorted shell collection.
- Hemp Twine String: Securely hang your nature mobile with this durable and natural hemp twine for a rustic finish.
6. Dream Catchers
Craft dream catchers from hoops and yarn, adding beads and feathers for decoration. A lovely craft to hang above beds for sweet dreams.
Explore these options:
- Bamboo Craft Hoops: Craft your dream catcher with these durable bamboo hoops for a sturdy frame.
- Colorful Yarn Set: Enhance your dream catcher with vibrant yarn, adding a pop of color and texture.
- Feathers and Beads Assortment: Decorate with a variety of feathers and beads for a personalized touch to your creation.
7. DIY Bird Feeders
Use pinecones, peanut butter, and birdseed to create feeders. Hang them up and enjoy watching the birds come for a snack!
A few relevant products:
- Natural Pinecones: Get creative with natural pinecones for a perfect base in your bird feeder project.
- Peanut Butter: Use smooth peanut butter to easily coat pinecones and attract a variety of birds.
- Birdseed Mix: Choose a quality birdseed mix to entice colorful birds to your backyard feeder.
8. Rain Sticks
Create soothing sounds with DIY rain sticks made from cardboard tubes, rice, and foil. Ideal for a musical exploration.
A few choices to try:
- Decorative Cardboard Tubes: Add a creative touch to your rain sticks with these easy-to-decorate cardboard tubes.
- Craft Rice for Filling: Perfect your rain stick sound with this craft rice, ensuring soothing acoustic effects.
- Aluminum Foil Sheets: Enhance your rain stick’s sound with these easy-to-use aluminum foil sheets.
9. Tie-Dye Bandanas
Fold and twist bandanas, then dye them in various colors for a custom look. It’s a wearable piece of art perfect for sunny camp days.
Might be a good match:
- Tie-Dye Kit: Create vibrant bandanas with an easy-to-use tie-dye kit for exciting summer projects.
- Cotton Bandanas: Start your crafts with premium cotton bandanas, ideal for absorbing bright and beautiful dyes.
- Protective Gloves: Keep hands clean and dye-free with reliable protective gloves during your creative sessions.
10. Paper Plate Masks
Let kids create wild animal masks from paper plates using paint, markers, and feathers. Perfect for imaginative play!
Give these a look:
- Paper Plates for Crafts: Get creative with sturdy paper plates perfect for mask making at summer camp.
- Acrylic Paint Set: Unleash vibrant colors with this acrylic paint set, ideal for crafting unique masks.
- Colorful Craft Feathers: Add texture and fun with colorful feathers to enhance your paper plate masks.
11. Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Press flowers between heavy books, then laminate them into bookmarks. A beautiful way to remember summer blooms.
Possibly handy products:
- Flower Press Kit: Easily press and preserve flowers with this kit—perfect for creating beautiful bookmarks.
- Laminating Sheets: Use laminating sheets to protect and preserve your pressed flower bookmarks beautifully.
- Craft Scissors: Craft scissors ensure precise cutting, making your artwork look neat and professional.
12. Straw Rockets
Make simple rockets from paper and straws and launch them by blowing. It’s a fun way to explore basic physics!
A few suggestions:
- Bulk Pack of Paper Straws: Create the perfect launching pad for your straw rockets with these eco-friendly paper straws!
- Decorative Craft Paper: Get creative with colorful craft paper to design unique straw rockets that stand out!
- Kids Safe Scissors: Ensure safety with kid-friendly scissors perfect for crafting precise rocket shapes and designs.
13. Painted Rock Story Stones
Collect smooth stones and let kids paint simple images like stars or animals on them. Use these stones as storytelling prompts around the campfire.
Some ideas to consider:
- Smooth Craft Stones: Start your storytelling adventure by collecting these smooth craft stones for beautiful painting surfaces.
- Acrylic Paint Set: Unleash your creativity with vibrant acrylic paints, perfect for decorating your unique story stones.
- Fine Tip Paint Brushes: Achieve intricate designs on your stones with precision using these fine tip paint brushes.
14. Vegetable Stamping
Use cut vegetables as stamps to create patterns on paper. It’s a fun way to teach kids about textures and shapes.
You might like:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Enhance stamping fun with vibrant acrylic paints perfect for diverse vegetable textures and designs.
- Blank Canvas Roll: Let creativity flow with a large canvas roll, ideal for multiple stamping projects.
- Paintbrush Set: Use versatile brushes to touch up and complement detailed stamped designs on paper.
15. Wood Slice Art
Decorate wood slices with paint or markers to create unique rustic ornaments. They make for charming keepsakes.
Products that could assist:
- Natural Wood Slices: Get started with natural wood slices, the perfect canvas for your rustic art creations.
- Acrylic Paint Set: Bring your wood art to life with vibrant colors using an acrylic paint set.
- Permanent Markers: Enhance your wood slice designs with bold, long-lasting lines using permanent markers.
16. Leaf Rubbing Art
Place a leaf under a sheet of paper and rub it with crayons to reveal the intricate patterns. It’s a simple way to capture nature’s beauty on paper.
Consider these options:
- Crayon Set: Discover vibrant colors for your leaf rubbings with a diverse crayon set. Unleash your creativity!
- Sketch Paper Pad: Use high-quality sketch paper to enhance the details in your leaf rubbings. Start creating today!
- Nature Exploration Kit: Equip young adventurers with tools to collect leaves and explore outdoors. Inspire their curiosity!
17. Salt Painting
Outline a drawing with glue, sprinkle salt on it, and then paint with watercolors. The colors spread beautifully, creating a vibrant, textured effect.
Items that may come in handy:
- Watercolor Paint Set: Explore vibrant color possibilities for stunning salt paintings with this versatile watercolor paint set.
- Liquid School Glue: Perfect your designs with reliable glue to outline your salt painting masterpiece effortlessly.
- Bulk Craft Salt: Enhance your artwork with this bulk craft salt for a beautiful, textured effect in your paintings.
18. Nature Bracelets
Wrap tape sticky-side out around the wrist, then attach small leaves and flowers for a lovely, natural bracelet.
A few things you might like:
- Double-Sided Adhesive Tape: Create sturdy nature bracelets effortlessly with easy-to-use double-sided tape. Perfect for summer crafts!
- Wildflower Seed Packets: Grow your own wildflowers to customize your beautiful nature bracelets. A delightful summer activity!
- Crafting Scissors: Ensure precise cuts for your nature bracelets with high-quality crafting scissors. A crafting essential!
19. Ice Cube Painting
Freeze paint in ice cube trays and use the cubes to paint as they melt. It’s a refreshing craft for hot summer days!
You might give these a try:
- Ice Cube Tray with Lid: Keep your paint organized and contained with this easy-to-use ice cube tray with lid.
- Washable Paint Set: Dive into creativity with vibrant, washable paints perfect for fun and safe summer crafting.
- Durable Painting Mat: Protect surfaces during messy crafts with this easy-to-clean, durable painting mat.
