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7 Weeks of DIY Summer Camp Itineraries for At-Home Summer Fun!

By Sarah Hauge, Publisher, Macaroni Kid, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Centennial May 15, 2022

Macaroni KID wants EVERY family to have an opportunity to experience summer camp. You can create your own summer camp adventure with seven weeks of specially curated itineraries that include recipes, crafts, at-home activities, field trips (virtual and in-person), free printables, and so much more!


Week 1: A Roaring Good Time

  • Lion Pancakes
  • Zebra Cake
  • Stuffed Animal Zoo
  • Shadow Animals

Week 2: Brighter Days

  • Rainbow Layered Gelatin
  • Walking Water Science
  • Rope-Wrapped Rainbow Keychain
  • DIY Scratch Art

Week 3: Totally T-rexcellent

  • Fossil Cookies
  • DIY Fizzy Dino Eggs
  • Paper Plate Dinosaur
  • Handprint Dinos

Week 4: Music to My Ears

  • Microphone Cupcakes
  • Musical Water Glasses
  • DIY Instruments
  • Drum Painting

Week 5: Set the Stage

  • Flavorful Popcorn Recipes
  • DIY Performance
  • DIYPop-Up Puppets
  • Shadow Animal Art

Week 6: Out of This World

  • Sun Bagels
  • Marshmallow Constellations
  • DIY Suncatchers
  • Galaxy Calming Jar

Week 7: Game On!

  • Gold Medal Cookies
  • Indoor Javelin Throw
  • Paper Plate Tennis
  • Grocery Bag Pom Poms
  • The Sweet 16 of Books