Since the summer still has an air of unknown surrounding it, there’s a chance that summer camps won’t be part of your kiddo’s plans. So we found 26 summer camp activities that you can do at home! Your kids will feel like they’re at camp in no time.
(FYI: Some of these may need some tweaking, as you might not have enough people to play or have a hard time finding supplies.)
1.Make friendship bracelets
2. Go fishing
3. Try out storytelling
4. Hold a talent show
5. Create a time capsule
6. Learn about astronomy
7. Play disc golf or ultimate Frisbee
8. Go biking
9. Tie-dye clothes
10. Play water balloon dodge ball
11. Go on a scavenger hunt
12. Make a bird feeder
13. Have a campfire with s’mores
14. Make an Alka-Seltzer rocket
15. Try some splatter painting
16. Create a collage
17. Make a water slide
18. Have an egg toss contest
19. Try food art—make pancake portraits or fruit and chocolate lady bugs
20. Have a freeze dance contest
21. Go for a hike
22. Pick up trash and recyclables
23. Have a picnic
24. Make your own backyard theater
25. Play capture the flag
26. Hold a field day
Are there other summer camp activities you’re planning to do with your family? Tell us at editorial@dfwchild.com.
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