How Camp Builds Leadership in Kids
Summer camp isn’t just about swimming, crafts, and campfire songs—it’s also a place where kids grow into confident leaders. Without even realizing it, campers are learning responsibility, teamwork, and problem-solving skills every day. Here’s how camp helps kids build leadership that lasts far beyond the summer. Taking on New Roles At camp, everyone plays […]
5 Accessible Activities to Get Your Child Physically Ready for Summer Camp
Summer camp is one of the most exciting rites of passage for kids across the United States. Whether it’s a rustic sleepaway in the woods or a vibrant day camp filled with games and crafts, the experience is more than just fun—it’s developmentally rich. In fact, a 2024 Gallup poll found that more than 60% […]
Leaf Adventures: Creative Fall Crafts
Fall is the perfect time to get outside and explore all the colorful changes in nature. As the leaves turn shades of red, orange, and yellow, kids can use them to make fun crafts that bring the beauty of the season indoors. Start with a leaf hunt! Collect different shapes, sizes, and colors. Once you’ve […]
How to Set Up a Camp-at-Home Adventure
Bring the magic of summer camp to your backyard. Summer camp isn’t just a place—it’s a feeling. And at Happy Camper Live, we believe that feeling can be sparked anywhere, even right at home! Whether you’re easing into summer break, your kids are waiting for in-person camp, or you’re simply looking for screen-free fun, setting […]
Summer Reading
So, you just read the last page, last paragraph, and last line of your book; now what do you read next? The feeling of escaping reality and getting lost in your next book is the greatest feeling ever, getting to travel to a different time period, different place, and becoming a different character. That’s what […]
Write Your Own Joke
Get out all your joke books, funny comics, and write down any joke that has made you laugh because we are going to become comedians! You ever wonder how your favorite comedians create their own jokes? Well, you don’t have to wonder any longer because I’m going to give you some tips and tricks to […]
Make A Tic-Tac-Toe Game
Instead of purchasing, why don’t you create your own Tic Tac Toe game while exploring the beauty of nature? Head out and see for yourself what you can utilize for creating your game! You will have to prepare the following for this activity: twigs (four), pebbles (bigger size), white paint, and paint brush. First, head […]
