Fun ways to recreate summer camp at home!

With so many summer camps being cancelled or we, as parents, are choosing to keep our kids at home, here are some creative ways to recreate a summer camp itinerary at home.

  • Project Sunscreen (sunscreen):
    • The unique rollerball design allows for a ‘no mess, no waste’ application and is convenient and economical
    • The clean sunscreen formulas contain 100% active mineral ingredients, including naturally derived zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
    • Ocean and reef-friendly, free of harmful chemicals
    • If kids feel personal connection to the bottles, they will be more inclined to use the product
    • Colourful cap topper allows you to hook the bottle to a backpack, beach tote, bike or stroller so you are never without sunscreen!
    • Visit www.projectsunscreen.com

  • Make your own tie dye T-shirt or mask using Kool-Aid (crafts):
    • What You Need
      • Kool-Aid packets
      • White t-shirts
      • Empty water bottles
      • Pin
      • Elastics
    • How To
      • Poke a hole in the top of an empty water bottle
      • Mix water with Kool-Aid packets and get your perfect colour
      • Using the elastics, spin your t-shirt or roll to get the perfect pattern
      • Soak the t-shirt in the Kool-Aid for a minimum of 4 hours to overnight
      • Take the elastics off of the shirt
      • Using HEAT, iron or dryer, get the t-shirt dry to lock in the colour

  • Make your own sprinkler (water play):
    • What You Need
      • 2L empty pop bottle
      • Duct tape
      • Scissors
      • Needles
      • Garden hose
    • How To
      • Empty and take off label of 2L pop bottle
      • Using a needle, poke holes into the tops and the side of the bottle.  NOTE:  Do not use or anything bigger than a needle, the smaller the holes the better!
      • Take the duct tape and fasten the bottle to the end of the hose.  The seal needs to be tight.
      • Turn on your hose for hours of fun!

 

  • Rice Krispie Treat Fancy S’Mores (snack time):
    • What You Need
      • Rice Krispie Treats (already prepared in pan)
      • Marshmallows
      • Chocolate of your choice
    • How To
      • Make Rice Krispie Treats as directed on box.  Make them as thin as possible.
      • Cut two pieces of the same size as the chocolate you are going to use.
      • Roast your marshmallows
      • Place the chocolate on the Rice Krispie Treat, top with a roasted marshmallow and then top with another Rice Krispie Treat
      • You can also do this version open faced with only one Rice Krispie Treat

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