Today, let's look to the sky and discover the stars.

YOUR CAMP PROJECTS FOR TODAY:

1/ CREATE A CONSTELLATION VIEWER
Create your very own constellation viewer that works day or night! View the video below for full instructions.
MIYO - Make it your own by painting, coloring, or decorating the tube. Try all of the constellations and challenge each other to a game of remembering each one's special shape.

2/ SCIENCE OF THE DARK
The world doesn't stop when we close our eyes. Learn all about what happens when you go to sleep at night with our fact-filled book (it's available in our shoppe or online). If you don't have this gem yet, get a jump start on nighttime secrets by doing a little research into nocturnal creatures.

3/ ADD A LITTLE SPARKLE & MAGIC
Since kindness doesn't cost a thing, you can sprinkle it everywhere! Grab a wand (or make one with cardboard, a popsicle stick and any sparkly bits & bobs you have lying around), and go on a magical kindness adventure. Challenge yourself and your friends to tap everyone you come into contact with today on the shoulder with your kindness wand and say one nice thing about them. You might be surprised at the magic being kind creates.

Gather your materials:
You'll need a toilet tube, cupcake liner, glue stick, rubber band, hole punch, and our constellation template, below.

Watch the video below for full instructions.

Today is all about storytelling. From reading to writing, let's share our stories with the world.

YOUR CAMP PROJECTS FOR TODAY:

1/ CREATE STORY ROCKS
Grab some paint and a few rocks from outside. Divide your rocks into three piles and paint different characters on each rock in the first pile, paint different objects on each rock in the 2nd pile and paint differet places on each rock in the 3rd pile. Now choose a painted rock from each pile to create your story. Mix & match rocks to create new stories.
MIYO - Don't have rocks? Paint or draw on scraps of paper, leaves, or anything that is on separate pieces so you can move around your characters and ideas to create and re-create stories.

2/ SEEK OUT INSPIRATION WITH BOOKS
What makes a good writer? Lots and lots (and lots!) of reading. Find some books on your shelves that you haven't had a chance to read yet, or head to your local library to discover writing styles you like (some of our favorites are below). Jot down what you liked best about each book's writing style

3/ TELL YOUR STORY
It's time to start writing! Create your characters, set your scene, and tell your story.

Let's take a moment to be inspired by our surroundings. Oftentimes we move so fast that we miss out on the beauty of everyday life. Today we're slowing it down, appreciating where we are, and letting our ideas grow.

YOUR CAMP PROJECTS FOR TODAY:

1/ SHADOW ART
Let's start the day inspired. Head outside with paper, pencil, and any art supplies you have on hand. Go on a shadow hunt and find a spot to sit where the sunlight is directed towards you. You'll want to arrange your paper so the shadows overlap it. An easy way to do this is to find a twig or flower and sit it in cup exactly where you want it. Use the shadows as guides to trace, color, or paint your picture. MIYO - by gathering toys (animal figures work well), or favorite objects to make shadows with. The possibilities are endless!

3/ MAKE A DREAMING CROWN
What do you do when you need to turn a thinking cap into a dreaming cap? You make a crown (see below)! Tie a few twigs together to make a circle and tuck flowers all around. Or just tuck bits of nature behind your ear or in your ponytail. Let these little bits of magic inspire your day.

2/ IDEA LAB
It's time to put the dreaming crown to use. Take an hour and create your own idea lab. What's an idea lab? Glad you asked! It's special time you set aside to brainstorm and grow little ideas into big and exciting things. Sketchbooks, journals, and prompts are good ways to get your creative juices flowing. Some of our faves are below + a little story of our own idea lab.

Let's head outside and gather bits of nature to make a magical dreaming crown. Pick a few flowers (with your parents' permission) and gather some leaves (ferns, tree leaves, really any leaves work). You need a stem long enough to make a circle (you ca also use twigs - tie them together to make a circle). Make sure the circle stem fits around your head and secure it with a twist tie. Attach your findings all around using more twist ties or floral wire. Wear your crown all day and let the ideas flow.

Abracadabra, it's Friday!
Let's fill our last day of camp with as much wonder as possible...

YOUR CAMP PROJECTS FOR TODAY:

1/ MAKE A MAGIC POTION
Grab a friend and go on a potion-gathering-adventure. You'll need to find jugs, vases, or bowls that you can mix your findings in (ask your parents before using these), a pitcher of water, and lots and lots of nature bits. Flower petals, leaves, small twigs, berries, and really anything that peaks your interest can be used in your potion. More details below!

2/ CREATE YOUR OWN GAME
The most magical memories come from spending time together. This afternoon, take some time to create and play a game with your friends & family. Check out two ideas, below, and MIYO using any materials you have on hand.

3/ SEEK WONDER
We invite you to become a manuliVille Wonderseeker! See below for more on what that means.

The history of magic potions goes back to ancient times where people made plant remedies. Our potion is all about the magic of imagination and creativity.

Gather a few jugs, vases, bowls and anything that can hold a liquid potion (ask your parents before using these vessels). Now head on outside and go on a magical seek & find adventure. Look for flower petals, leaves, twigs, and any bits of nature that inspires you. Fill your vessels with water, and one by one mix in your found elements. Come up with a story and imagine that you're in ancient times. What kind of magic will your potion bring? Discover the Wild Imagination book below and share your creations with us here.

Nature Tic Tac Toe

TIC TAC TOE - NATURE STYLE
Gather 10 acorns or 10 mini pinecones (or any small items you can find 10 of). Split them in half and take some time to paint or decorate them. Draw a tic tac toe board on a sheet of paper and use your decorated objects as game pieces. MIYO - use sidewalk chalk and make a big tic tac toe board outside OR use any found ojbects for your game pieces - this is a great project to make it your own! 

Memory

MEMORY CHALLENGES
Gather an even number of cards (index cards work great for this) and draw sets of two pictures that match. Turn them over, mix them up, and see if you can find the pairs. Many players can join in - the more players you have the more cards you'll want to make. Not up for making a set? See a few favorites, below.