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Get some great summer craft ideas for kids!

Many people don't know what to do with their kids in the summer. Keep their creative juices flowing with crafts! Kids love creating things and you can show off some of their works of art. Or just enjoy the quiet while they are busy.

Need ideas for summer camp craft activities?

There are plenty of arts and crafts ideas to keep your kids busy this summer! I've included a few of the most popular ones with today's kids.

Paper Mache

A timeless summer craft that is very inexpensive. Make paper mache animals. Create a festive paper mache pinata for a birthday party. Paper mache is an easy, simple summer camp craft activity for kids.
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Friendship Bracelets

Friendship bracelets are a great summer camp activity for kids. They can show their friends how much they care and wear some homemade jewelery. Kids love picking out their favorite colors and exchanging patterns with friends.
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Face painting is fun

type=textLet's face it kids love to get messy and drawing all over their face is something girls love to do. It is even more fun if you wind up with a cool looking rainbow or a catface. I loved getting my face painted every year at the elementary school. It was the highlight of the end of the year picnic.

Face Painting!

Kids love to pretend as much as adults! Drawing art on their faces is great entertainment. You can teach them to paint on each other's faces. They will love displaying their artwork on each other. This is a great summer camp activity for kids because it stretches their imagination and creativity. They learn better eye hand coordination and concentration.
Most face paints are non-toxic and safe for children.
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Sidewalk chalk entertains for hours!

type=textGet out the chalk and have them draw, outline designs. It is a great way to get them outdoors, keep them busy and entertained. The kids like to practice outlining their bodies, writing their name and sometimes just scribbling.

Sidewalk Chalk

Get creative with your canvas. There is a little bit of an artist inside every kid. Sidewalk chalk is a fun summer camp activity. They will love being outdoors and decorating the sidewalk, parking lot or even your driveway. Some kids just want to write their name while others will draw elaborate murals.
Make it extra special. Pick up neon colors, or purchase 3D sidewalk chalk for special effects. The kids will have a blast and stay entertained.
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Potholders

type=textI loved this summer camp craft activity and my mother kept using the potholders for years. It was so much fun to make them and give them away to family members. Some of mine were hideous, but family members always showed some appreciation!

Potholder looms

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