The third week of Camp manuliVille is all about the Ocean. Five days of activities ranging from shell crafting to surfing awaits. CLICK HERE to return to the main Camp page. Don't forget to share your creations here.
Week 03 of Camp manuliVille - OCEAN WEEK
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“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”
— Jacques Yves Cousteau
Welcome to week three of Camp manuliVille!
This week we're hitting the beach. Whether you live close to a coast or are inland-bound, our activities are made for everyone. From shells and sand to surfing and more, let's go!
YOUR CAMP PROJECTS FOR TODAY:
1/ CREATE YOUR OWN SHELL DISH
This project combines any of the shells you may have collected from past beach excursions with some scraps of wrapping paper. Follow along with the video, below for full instructions.
MIYO - If you don't have a spare shell, you can make this project in any vessel you have around the house. Try upcycling a lid of any kind, a small jar, or other containers with patterned paper.
2/ THINK OUTSIDE THE SHELL
Imagine what it would be like to be a turtle or snail (or any other creature with a shell). Now imagine this same creature hanging up their shell for a day and going on a brand new adventure - shell-free. What would they look like without their shell? Where would they go? What would they do?
Fold a few pieces of paper in half, and nestle them inside each other to make your own book. Write about your creature's shell-free adventures and add some drawings. Share you ideas with us here! And take a look below for some additional inspiration.
3/ ADD COLOR
Download our shell coloring page below and create your own unique shells.
Make a Seashell Dish
Grab Your Materials:
You'll need a clam shell (or any shell that has a wide opening), a scrap of wrapping or patterned paper, mod podge glue, and a paintbrush
Let's Make It:
Follow along with the video instructions below.
Add Color
Download our Shell Coloring Page HERE and create your own unique shells.
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“In every grain of sand there is the story of the earth.”
— Rachel Carson
Today is about sea friends, sand dollars, and sandcastles.
YOUR CAMP PROJECTS FOR TODAY:
1/ CREATE YOUR OWN SEA FRIENDS
Our wobbling whale kit has everything you need to build a 3D friend. Take a peek, below! Don't have the kit? MIYO by sketching out your own sea friends (real AND imagined) color and trim them out and they are ready to go.
2/ MAKE YOUR OWN SAND DOLLAR
Weave together your own sand dollars using the "God's Eye" technique. Grab 3 small sticks and break them so they are all the same size. Cross them over each other and tie in the middle. Tie a long strand of yarn in the middle. Wrap the yarn around the first stick, then wrap around the next stick. Continue this technique around the entire frame-work. If you run out of yarn simply tie another piece to the strand. Decorate your sand dollar with beads or trimmings.
3/ BUILD A CASTLE
Did you know... the world's tallest sandcastle measured 50 feet high, took 10 days to construct and used 300 truckloads of sand?! While we don't have that kind of sand on-hand, let's spend some time building castles with the materials we do have. MIYO - Grab a friend or two and some carboard boxes, blocks, recycled plastic bottles and/or whatever else you have around the house or outside to build and stack with. Work together to create your own magical castle.
Weave a Sand Dollar
You'll need 3 small sticks and a ball of yarn. Break the sticks so they are all the same size. Cross them over each other and tie in the middle. Tie a long strand of yarn in the middle. Wrap the yarn around the first stick, then wrap around the next stick. Continue this technique around the entire frame-work. If you run out of yarn simply tie another piece to the strand. Continue until the sand dollar is filled. Decorate your sand dollar with beads or trimmings.
Let's get our claws on the beachy books for a relaxing day!
The beach is the perfect place to crack open a good book. Whether you're at the beach or at home dreaming of the beach, today we're going to relax and enjoy a good book.
YOUR CAMP PROJECTS FOR TODAY:
1/ MAKE YOUR OWN BOOKPLATE
Get your books beach-ready with our printable bookplates. See below for details.
MIYO - Feeling like something a little different? Design your own one-of-a-kind bookplate, cut it out, and attach it to the inside cover of your favorite book.
2/ GET READING
Grab your sunnies, a cozy beach-like spot and dive into a good book. Some of our beach favorites are below.
3/ KEEP THE RELAXATION GOING
Have you tried bath bombs? They're the perfect mix of excitement followed by relaxation. If you're new to them (or in need of a new one), try our ocean kit featuring a petite crab and petite octopus. Not only do you learn how to make them yourselfw but you then get to reap the rewards of your effort and actually use and enjoy them, a win-win-win!
Make Your Own Bookplate
How to Make It:
Simply download and print our designs below. Trim around the edges and fill in your name or a sweet note to remember who gave you the book. The bookplates can be attached with glue dots or tape.
Make Your Own Bath Bombs
“An understanding of the natural world and what's in it is a source of not only a great curiosity but great fulfillment.”
— Sir David Attenborough
Dust off your imaginations. We're diving deep into the ocean with projects and prompts that encourage you to make a difference.
YOUR CAMP PROJECTS FOR TODAY:
1/ MAKE A SCHOOL OF ORIGAMI FISH
Your just a few folds away from a full school of fish. Check out our how-to video, below. We printed sea-worthy patterns on upcycled paper (download below), but you can MIYO with any paper (cut into squares) you have.
2/ LEARN ABOUT SAVING THE OCEAN
We challenge you to the manuliVille 5x5. Research and draw 5 endangered marine animals + learn and share 5 marine conservancy facts with friends and family.
3/ MAKE YOUR OWN CONSERVANCY
Gather any sea animals you have (our favs are shown below) and create a safe environment for them in your home. How will you go about making them safe? What materials will you use? Snap a photo of your conservancy creation and share it with us.
Fold a School of Fish
You'll need a square piece of paper to make your fish. Print out our patterns, below, or use any paper you already have.
Create Your Own Conservancy
A few of our favorite sea friends...
“Life comes to us in waves. We can't predict or control those waves, but we can learn to surf.”
— Dan Millman
Happy Friday (or whatever day you find yourself reading this)! It's time to hit the waves.
YOUR CAMP PROJECTS FOR TODAY:
1/ LET'S GO TREASURE HUNTING
When we think of hidden treasures we often envision a magical chest tucked away at the bottom of the ocean. But lost treasures are not just ocean-bound. CLICK HERE to discover 15 real-life hidden treasures! MIYO - Then grab a notebook (our favs are below!) and spend an hour creating a story about hidden treasure, complete with treasure map. What treasure will you hide? Will it be in the ocean or on land? Will you offer clues to others to find it? Share your story and map with us here!
2/ MAKE YOUR OWN SURFBOARD
Download our template, below, and start creating (print the template on heavier cardstock if you're going to let your little plush friends use them). Add you favorite patterns and designs and anything else that makes you smile. Cut the finished boards out and get playing. MIYO - print multiple copies and make your own collage using the patterns you've created, or draw your own surfboard silhouettes and a sail if you like.
3/ COLOR THE OCEAN
It's time to add a little color to your day. Pick your top five favorite ocean creatures and draw a picture of each one. Then find one new fact about each creature you didn't know before and write it down next to each picture. Or grab a coloring book/poster (see below for the very best ocean poster coloring project!) and get to work!
Inspired Notebooks
Beautiful journals to jumpstart your treasure hunt story.
Design Your Own Surfboard
Download our template, design and trim your boards.
Color the Ocean
