Bring the excitement of summer camp to your own home with our specially curated family-friendly itinerary of themed activities. We've created a sample schedule to help you brainstorm ideas that will work best for your family.
This week, find your family fun® with the COLOR SPECTRUM.
Layered Gelatin
Ingredients: Gelatin, water, evaporated milk, whipped topping
1. Mix gelatin according to the directions.
2. Layer thinly in a clear dish. Make sure each layer is completely set before starting the next color.
3. Top with your favorite whipped topping.
Optional: To make pastel layers, mix in a splash of evaporated milk.
Books
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew DaywaltThe Mixed-Up Chameleon by Eric Carle
Monsters Love Colors by Mike Austin
Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert
My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss
Walking Water
Supplies needed: clear cups, food dye (red, yellow, blue), paper towels
1. Fill alternating cups 2/3 full of water.
2. Add food coloring to the filled cups.
3. Fold paper towels and bridge them between cups.
4. Observe the results over time.
Rope-Wrapped Keychain
Supplies needed: 4-mm rope, 18 gauge wire, yarn, keychain ring
Get the step-by-step instructions here.
Scratch Art
Supplies needed: cardstock paper, crayons, black tempera paint
Get the step-by-step instructions here.
Postcards
Download your FREE printable postcards here.
Print the designs on cardstock paper. Color and cut out your artwork. Address and stamp your postcards, and then send them to family and friends.
BabyFirst Color Crew
Reading Rainbow
The Hero of Color City (Rated G)
Inside Out (Rated PG)
Trolls (Rated PG)
Artistic Fox Studio, Centennial
Curtis Center for the Arts, Greenwood Village
Denver Art Museum, Denver
Museum of Outdoor Arts, Englewood
Want to show us your celebration of the color spectrum? We'd love to see your photos! Be sure to tag @macaronikid on social media so we can see how you've brought the joy of summer camp into your own home.
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