Bean just finished up her second year as a daisy scout and we are heading into Brownie land. We haven’t officially bridged but I thought we would get a little jump start on a badge or two this summer. I had her troop over for 6 hours for bug badge day. That gave us plenty […]
Materials: 2 Nylon or Cotton Ropes Tie one end of both ropes with an overhand knot. Twist the two ropes together until your line is as long as you need it, then secure the end with another overhand knot. Locate two trees close enough together for your clothesline. Attach each end of the line to […]
An easy way for kids to make a quick rain poncho for camp. From Kids Camp!: Activities for the Backyard or Wilderness. Make a simple poncho to protect you from rain showers. Spread a plastic tarp or vinyl shower curtain out on the floor and fold it in half. Lie on it with your arms […]
You can get creative with placement of your shells, adding other things to the line such as sand dollars, small dried star fish, or beads, or choosing a different mounting item.
Sturdy straight twig, about 2 feet long Pinecones and Acorns (or other natural item) Paint White Glue (optional) Glitter (Optional) String or Yarn in one or more colors Hot Glue Gun Go on a nature hunt for a twig (about 2 feet long), pinecones and acorns. When you find a good trig, remove any small […]
Cardboard box with attached lid. Lid should have flaps so that the box can be closed tightly. Box should be at least 3 inches deep and big enough to set a pie tin inside. Aluminum foil Clear plastic wrap Glue stick Tape (transparent tape, duct tape, masking tape, or whatever you have) Stick (about 1 […]
Candle Wax Wick Sand (you can use sand in a bucket, or even make it right on the beach) Saucepan (or large tin can, heat near the campfire!) Stick shells- optional Wet the sand and mix it for an even consistency. Scoop a hole in the sand for the size candle you want. Flatten out […]
Acrylic Paint Foam Paintbrush Papier Mache Letter Quick Drying Paper Glue with Fine-Tip Applicator Small sheet of wax or scrap paper ¼†wide Quilling Paper Strips Slotted Quilling Tool Quilling Needle Tweezers Paint Letter with acrylic paint. Let dry completely. Add a second coat of paint, if desired. (You could also trace your shape onto […]
