Mamas Facing Forward Stay Home Summer Camp was a project I developed during the isolated summer of 2020. For each theme I provide a menu of options to choose from, including: virtual learning resources, easy craft & snack ideas, simple activities, books, and movies/TV.
Trust me, whether you do it for a full week or just for a day, there’s something magical about doing a bunch of activities that all share the same theme. In fact, even though my kids will be traveling and attending regular summer camp this year, they’ve also requested some Stay Home Camp – so stay tuned for a couple of new themes!! I’ve also added “field trip ideas” to themes from past years as well.
I hope these ideas will provide your family with a little fun – while at the same time making summer a bit easier for you!!
Love, Mariah
DRAGONS & UNICORNS CAMP!
Below you’ll find a menu of ideas for learning, crafts, activities, books, and things to watch that focus on dragons and unicorns. I’ve tried to keep these ideas pretty simple and make use of items you may already have – while also making it fun for the kids! I’ve also included a free printable you can hang up at home while you work on this theme.
NEW! Field Trip Ideas:
- To any local playgrounds with dragon or unicorn features
- To the nearest woods or local cave to search for dragons and unicorns
- To the creek or beach or local sandbox with dragon and unicorn toys
- To the library to find more dragon and unicorn books
- To a local stable to look at horses
- To the zoo to look at reptiles
Things To Learn:
- How to draw (Source: Art for Kids Hub)
- Explore together online
- LiveScience:
- National Geographic Kids
- PBS Kids
- Smithsonian
Things To Make:
- 3D Construction Paper Unicorn
- Recommended supplies: printable template, construction paper, coloring supplies, scissors, glue, glitter glue (optional)
- Instructions: Easy Peasy and Fun
- Articulated Dragon Puppet
- Recommended supplies: free printable,
- Instructions: Adventure in a Box
- Fire Breathing Dragon Craft
- Recommended supplies: scissors, glue gun, paper roll, construction paper, pom poms, googly eyes, tissue paper (red, yellow, and orange)
- Instructions: One Little Project
- Salt Painting Unicorn Craft
- Recommended supplies: glue, table salt, food coloring, cardstock, printable template, paint brush or water dropper
- Instructions: Sweet T Makes Three
- Sparkly Footprint Unicorn Craft
- Recommended supplies: paper, paint, glitter (optional)
- Instructions: FunHandprintArt
- Unicorn Bookmarks
- Recommended supplies: colorful cardstock, pencil, scissors, glue, black marker, printable template
- Instructions: My Nourished Home
Things To Do:
- Dragon Mazes and Worksheets
- Recommended supplies: free printables
- Instructions: SKGaleana
- Dragon Eggs
- Recommended supplies: eggs, food dye
- Instructions: The Foodie’s Kitchen
- Dragon Waffles
- Recommended supplies: toaster waffles, fruit, toppings for decorating
- Instructions: PopSugar
- LEGO Unicorn
- Recommended supplies: LEGO bricks
- Instructions: Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
- Unicorn Fruit Tray
- Recommended supplies: cream cheese or yogurt, fruit in rainbow colors
- Instructions: The Produce Moms
- Unicorn Slime
- Recommended supplies: Elmer’s glitter glue, additional glitter, baking soda, contact lens solution, water
- Instructions: The Best Ideas for Kids
Time For A Break!
- Books to read
- A Unicorn Named Sparkle by Amy Young
- Dear Dragon by Josh Funk
- Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin
- Dragons Love Tacos 2 by Adam Rubin
- King Jack and the Dragon by Peter Bently
- Loveabye Dragon by Barbara Joosse
- Not Quite Narwhal by Jessie Sima
- The Egg by M.P. Robertson
- The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch
- Thelma the Unicorn by Aaron Blabey
- Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great by Bob Shea
- Movies to watch
- TV shows to watch