Children's Activities

Saturday and Sunday, 10AM - Noon

BEGINNER - The following events can be done by children 5 or older.

• Japanese Flying Fish
  Glue foil paper scales to a construction paper body, add streamers for the fins and tail and watch your fish fly!


• Paper bag carp
  Decorate a paper bag with cut-outs, paint, glitter glue, markers and other fun things.


• Chinese Lanterns
  Cut out lanterns from construction paper, then hang them around camp.


• Flowers on the Cherry Tree
  Help add pink tissue flowers to the Cherry Tree in the Lodge.





MODERATE - The following events require adult supervision for ages 5 and over.

• Fuzzy cranes
  The Japanese believed the crane was a sacred symbol of fidelity, good luck, and longevity. Make a white crane out of pipe cleaners, fuzzy yarn and feathers.


• Shoebox Zen Gardens
  Create your own garden in a shoebox. Add water, plants and a pagoda.


• Herb hunter's Walk
  The Japanese appreciate the beauty of nature. Collect rubbings and drawings of local plant life. FEE for book. You may bring your own (composition notebook size)


• Silk Fans
  Paint silk fans and umbrellas with watercolors. All materials provided.





ADVANCED- The following events require 1-1 supervision of each child by a responsible adult.

• Kabuki Masks and Papier Mache
  Turn an old milk jug into a fearsome Kabuki mask. Masks will be used in Quest!


• Origami
  Make simple origami


• Kite fly
  Bring your kite and sunscreen, and join us in the open field for an afternoon kite fly. Weather permitting.


• Children's Boffer Tourney
  10AM on Sunday.


• Children's Joust & Quintain
  5PM on Friday



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