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 SOLAR SYSTEM.
Sun Bagel
Supplies needed: bagel, cheese, fruit
1. Cut a piece of cheddar cheese to cover the bagel.
2. Surround the bagel with pieces of cantaloupe, oranges, pineapple, or other yellow/orange fruit.
Books
Mae Among the Stars by Roda AhmedMargaret and the Moon by Dean Robbins
Nerdy Babies: Space by Emmy Kastner
Roaring Rockets by Tony Mitton
Sun! One in a Billion, Moon! Earth’s Best Friend, and Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years by Stacy McAnulty
Photo credit: Nicole Hoeper, Macaroni Kid CO Springs
Marshmallow Constellations
Supplies needed: black paper, toothpicks, marshmallows, chalk
1. Recreate your favorite constellations using marshmallows and toothpicks.
2. Label your creation.
3. Get creative! Make and name your own constellation.
Photo credit: Nicole Hoeper, Macaroni Kid CO Springs
Suncatchers
Supplies needed: wooden embroidery hoop, parchment paper, cookie sheet, clear Perler beads, glitter, hot glue
Get the step-by-step instructions here.
Galaxy Calming Jar
Supplies needed: empty container, tape, glitter glue, glitter stars, hot water
1. Combine glue, glitter, glitter stars, and hot water. The more glue you add, the slower the glitter will flow. 1/4 glue + 3/4 water is a good proportion to start.
2. Seal the container with heavy-duty tape.
Postcards
Download FREE printable postcards .
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.
Storybots Outer Space
Spark: A Space Tail (Rated PG)
Zathura: A Space Adventure (Rated PG)
Space Buddies (Rated G)
Capture the Flag (Rated PG)
Home (Rated PG)
Mars Needs Mom (Rated PG)
Wings over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
US Air Force Planetarium
Space Foundation Discovery Center
KidSpace Indoor Playground
Want to show us your celebration of the solar system? 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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