Decorative & Social Crafts
Painting Summer Decorations
A low-prep painting craft for kids with high visual impact for creating colourful summer decorations for display or to take home.
What to need:
- Wooden or ceramic blank shapes
- Acrylic paint or paint pens
- Brushes
How to make:
- Choose a shape
- Paint using bright colours
- Add patterns or details
- Leave to dry and display
Why this activity works:
- Ideal for group settings and classrooms
- Low-pre and easy to manage
- Creates display ready decorations
Friendship Bracelets (Classic Summer Craft)
A classic summer camp craft activity using knotting techniques that’s both social and creative – perfect for slightly older children.
What you need:
- Coloured thread, cord or yarn
- Tape or clips to hold in place
How to make:
- Cut and secure threads
- Use simple knotting techniques (watch our video here)
- Create patterns and colour combinations
- Tie to wear or share
Why this activity works:
- Encourages social interaction and sharing
- Great for holiday clubs and group bonding
- Low-cost and portable
- Ideal for older children
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Summer Collage Crafts (Creative Art Activity)
Collage is a versatile and accessible art activity for kids of all ages.
What to include:
- Paper, card and tissue
- Stickers, foam shapes, paper cut-outs
- Glue
How to make:
- Create a background scene (beach, park, ocean)
- Layer materials to build a 3D effect
- Add textures and details
- Display or take home
Why this activity works:
- Great for mixed age groups
- Encourages storytelling and creativity
- Easy to scale for large groups
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