Camp Sunshine Week 4
Updated: Jun 19, 2020
I love color! In fact, I love all the colors so much that I never know what to say when someone asks me my favorite. I just can't pick one! This week we are going to play, explore, and create with all the colors of the rainbow. Get ready for a fun and colorful week! 🌈
RAINBOW ART IN A BAG
This activity is kind of like finger painting, without the mess! Create a beautiful rainbow inside a ziploc bag using some basic supplies!
RAINBOW WHIRLIGIG
This project will have you spinning for joy! We'll use multicolored paper strips and a wooden skewer to make a pretty paper spinner.
SKITTLES AND RAINBOW FRUIT
In this fun experiment, we'll use Skittles to create a beautful swirled rainbow. Then, we'll build a healthy and delicious rainbow snack!
MAGIC RAINBOW SURPRISE x2
These super easy and fun experiments using paper towels will bring your rainbows to life!
RAINBOW LUMINARIES
Create a beautiful tealight holder that showcases all the colors of the rainbow!
Shopping List:
🔲 paints in various colors (will need for two projects)
🔲 gallon ziploc bag (1 per child)
🔲 cardstock or watercolor paper
🔲 colored paper
🔲 wooden skewer or dowel (1 per child)
🔲 hot glue gun
🔲 glue stick
🔲 bag of skittles
🔲 fruits in rainbow colors (strawberries/raspberries, oranges/cantaloupe, pineapple, kiwi/honeydew, blueberries, purple grapes etc. Buy whatever your kids like!)
🔲 6 clear jars or glasses
🔲 paper towels
🔲 washable markers
🔲 black permanent marker
🔲 food coloring
🔲 glass jar (1 per child, any size--baby food, pickle, olive, etc)
🔲 candle or tealight (the LED tealights from Dollar Tree are great!) (1 per child)
Optional:
🔲 painter’s tape
🔲 can of whipped cream
🔲 spray varnish to protect the paint on the luminaries
***If you can’t find paint, you can make your own! Mix one cup of flour with two cups of water and a tablespoon of salt in a saucepan. Whisk and heat on low until a watery substance starts to form. Remove from heat, separate into bowls and add food coloring to each bowl until desired colors are reached.