Free Indeed Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I will have the preschoolers at our Church's summer camp. Could you please share some ideas on how to keep 2-6 year olds creatively entertained for 3 12 hour days? :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Doesn't the camp provide you some ideas/crafts/themes? No? Oh, dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Indeed Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 Doesn't the camp provide you some ideas/crafts/themes? No? Oh, dear. Nope- I am on my own! :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I would pick a country or theme each day. Pick countries that have a lot of easy things you can do with it. If your church has missionaries in any countries that may be a nice tie in. Africa can tie into crafts about masks, and natural musical instruments Mexico can tie into musical crafts with homemade maracas and been shakers USA can be the kids making their own little apple pies (use cooked apples and mini prebaked shells -or just sliced apples on a sugar cookie, so you don't have to cook afterwards) use a basic baseball theme. Or look into a basic theme like sports, volleyball with soft rubber balls (the two dollar ones from the big wire cages in supermarkets are good), T-ball, flag football, or other easy sports that include everyone, one sport for each day. Since it is a Christian function, you could Google VBS and get a ton of hits for ideas. You could theme it with church events too. Noah is always easy then you can have all the games and activities based on the 'two by two' (unless your church doesn't follow that idea). AWANA games are fun for that age also and are a quick Google away. If you decide on a theme, other than a basic christian theme, we could give you some specific ideas. Just remember that kids this age also need free time about every 1-3 hours, so make sure to not make it too structured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Indeed Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 I would pick a country or theme each day. Pick countries that have a lot of easy things you can do with it. If your church has missionaries in any countries that may be a nice tie in. Africa can tie into crafts about masks, and natural musical instruments Mexico can tie into musical crafts with homemade maracas and been shakers USA can be the kids making their own little apple pies (use cooked apples and mini prebaked shells -or just sliced apples on a sugar cookie, so you don't have to cook afterwards) use a basic baseball theme. :lol: I had JUST decided that that was what I was going to do based on Matthew 28:18-20 Since it is a Christian function, you could Google VBS and get a ton of hits for ideas. You could theme it with church events too. Noah is always easy then you can have all the games and activities based on the 'two by two' (unless your church doesn't follow that idea). AWANA games are fun for that age also and are a quick Google away. I will try a google for VBS- where is the duh smiley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Have a pup tent set up to allow for a different "room" for them. Allow them to assemble their own snacks. Let them help with making homemade playdoh. Lots of crayons and paper- a big roll of newsprint end rolls is always a hit. Have action songs to keep them moving. Allow for downtime with music, picture books, or a movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Indeed Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 bump- anyone else now that I have a theme? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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