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Stay Home Summer Camp 2021 Archive: Pirates & Mermaids Camp!

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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

PIRATES & MERMAIDS CAMP!

Below you’ll find a menu of ideas for learning, crafts, activities, books, and things to watch that focus on pirates and mermaids. 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.

pirates & mermaids week printableDownload

NEW! Field Trip Ideas:

  • To any local playgrounds with pirate or mermaid features
  • To the local pool with pirate or mermaid toys
  • To the beach or local lake or creek with pirate or mermaid toys
  • To the library to get more books about pirates and mermaids

Things To Learn:

Things To Make:

  • Egg Carton Treasure Box
    • Recommended supplies: cardboard egg carton, paint
  • Handprint Pirate
    • Recommended supplies: paper, paint, googly eye, sharpie
  • Make Your Own Eye Patch
    • Recommended supplies: black and white craft foam, ribbon or cord, pen, glue, scissors
  • Mermaid Bookmark
    • Recommended supplies: cardstock, pens, scissors, glue, free printable template
  • Mermaid Necklace
    • Recommended supplies: cardboard egg cartons, paint, scissors, hot glue, pony beads or a plastic straw, ribbon
  • Mermaid Paper Chain
    • Recommended supplies: paper, markers, scissors
  • Mermaid Popcorn Holder
    • Recommended supplies: free printable, markers, scissors, tape, popcorn!
  • Pirate Spyglass
    • Recommended supplies: toilet paper tubes, paint, tape, scissors

Things To Do:

  • Apple and Cheese Snack Ships
    • Recommended supplies: apple, cheese, fruit strip (or salami/pepperoni would work for the sail!)
  • Fizzing Treasure Chests
    • Recommended supplies: baking soda, pennies, craft gems, ice cube tray, vinegar
  • Neverland Pirate Map Pizza
    • Recommended supplies: premade pizza dough, pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, toppings
  • No-churn Mermaid Ice Cream
    • Recommended supplies: heavy cream, sweetened condenses milk, vanilla extract, food coloring
  • Pirate Treasure Hunt
    • Recommended supplies: free printable, a prize for the end!

Time For A Break!

Need more inspiration? Check out the Mamas Facing Forward Stay Home Summer Camp Archives!

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Mariah is a writer, patient advocate, and mom of three living with rheumatoid arthritis and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. After learning firsthand how challenging and lonely it can be to face pregnancy and motherhood with chronic illness, Mariah became passionate about supporting women with chronic illness who are or want to become mothers. She launched Mamas Facing Forward in 2015 as a private Facebook support group, followed by this website in 2018.

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