Alright Campers! Let’s make a camping vest for your next big adventure.

Suggested Materials: Large brown paper shopping bag, Scissors, Markers/Colored Pencils/Paint/Stickers.

Step 1:
Fold the bottom flap of the bag down and lay the bag flat on the table. At the top, cut a hole for your head. Then, cut one hole on each side for your arms. Look at the dotted lines in the picture to see where to cut!

Step 2:
Open up the sides of the bag. Now, cut along the flaps to finish the armholes. Use the dotted lines in the picture to help you.

Step 3:
Flip the bag over. Carefully cut the front to make the vest opening—but only cut the top layer! Check the picture and follow the dotted lines.

Step 4:
Time to decorate! Use crayons, markers, stickers, or any fun supplies you have to make your camping vest one-of-a-kind. Get creative!

Gather around campers for a silly and fun storytelling game using our imaginations.

All you need is a few friends and your creativity!

Here’s how to play:

1. One person starts the story with a word or sentence, like: “Once upon a time, there was a bear named Calvin.”
2. Then, take turns adding a word or sentence to keep the story going.
3. Keep building the story together—there’s no right or wrong way to do it!
4. If playing with more than two people, have someone acting out the story while it is being told (using pantomime: silent acting).

As you play, think about:

• Who is in the story? (Are they people, animals, aliens?)
• Where is it happening? (In a forest, on the moon, under the sea?)
• What’s happening at the beginning, middle, and end?
• Be silly, be creative, and most of all—have fun!

Scientific Question: Which household material absorbs water the best?

Materials:

• 4 small pieces of different materials (e.g.):
• Paper towel
• Toilet paper
• Napkin
• Fabric (like an old T-shirt or sock)
• Small bowl or cup of water
• Spoon or dropper (or just pour carefully)
• Plate or tray to contain the mess
• Pen and paper to record results

Scientific Method Steps:

1. Ask a Question: Which material will absorb the most water?
2. Form a Hypothesis: Before testing, make a guess about what will happen based on what you already know.
   • “I think the __________ will soak up the most water because __________.”
3. Experiment Setup:
   • Lay each material on a flat surface or tray.
   • Use the spoon or dropper to slowly add the same amount of water (e.g. 1 spoonful at a time) to each material.
   • Count how many spoonfuls each material can hold before water starts to leak or pool.
4. Observe and Record:
   • Which material held the most water?
   • Which leaked the fastest?
   • Write down or draw your results.
5. Conclusion:
   • Which was the most absorbent?
   • Was your guess correct?