Camp Sunny Patch: Get Your Session 6 Camp Badge!

July 12, 2012 by
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Bravo, Campers! Here’s your Session 6 Camp Badge Cut it out (or ask a grown-up to help), then paste or tape it to your July Camp Sunny Patch calendar to give yourself a round of applause. A Bonus for You When you download your Camp Sunny Patch Session 6 Badge you’ll also find a bonus map activity! Enjoy. Enter [...]

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Creative Play Quick Tip: Wish You Were Here!

July 11, 2012 by
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Share the fun of your “staycation” with travel-style postcards full of imagination! Here’s how you can make your own, inspired by Melissa & Doug Sticker Collections:  Cut a piece of poster board or cardstock into rectangles. (To send via U.S. Mail at the postcard rate, keep them between 3.5 x 5” and 4.25 x 6” [...]

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Camp Sunny Patch Session 6: Let’s Host a Talent Show!

July 9, 2012 by
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Camp Sunny Patch Session 6 is brought to you by Melissa & Doug, written by Camp Counselor (and Melissa and Doug Blog Ambassador) Stacy Teet. (Click here for a printable version.) We’ve created and crafted, played outdoors and gotten soaked. Now we’ll let our campers really shine! This week we’ll walk you through everything you need to know [...]

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Camp Sunny Patch: Get Your Session 5 Camp Badge

July 5, 2012 by
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Way to go, camper! Here’s your Session 5 Camp Badge Cut it out (or ask a grown-up to help), then paste or tape it to your July Camp Sunny Patch calendar to reward yourself for a great 5th week of camp. A Bonus for You! When you download your badge you’ll also find a bonus [...]

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Creative Play Quick Tip: Talk About Unique!

July 3, 2012 by
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With exciting patterns, tons of color and a huge variety of designs, Beeposh is a cool way to show off personal style! Talking about style choices (like choosing the perfect Beeposh pattern) is also a big-kid-friendly way to discuss the importance of being unique—and standing strong in the face of peer pressure.Encourage independence this Fourth [...]

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Camp Sunny Patch: July Activities Printable Poster

July 1, 2012 by
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Click Here to download Camp Sunny Patch June Activities Printable Poster WELCOME, CAMPERS! Are you ready for July? Get motivated for family fun with  our  Camp Sunny Patch July Activities printable–your guide to summer-camp fun at home! Be sure to post it where everyone in your “cabin” can see–it’s a sneak peek at the activities [...]

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Val’s Crafty Corner: DIY Colored Cloud Dough

June 29, 2012 by
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This recipe for creative play is brought to you by Melissa & Doug, written by our Blog Ambassador Valerie Deneen. Enjoy serving up lots of pretend ice-cream treats with the kids!   -Val Have you ever made cloud dough? It is so much fun!! Did you know that you can make colored cloud dough? It’s quick [...]

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Camp Sunny Patch: Get Your Session 4 Camp Badge

June 28, 2012 by
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Way to go, camper! Here’s your Session 4 Camp Badge Cut it out (or ask a grown-up to help), then paste or tape it to your June Camp Sunny Patch calendar to reward yourself for a great third week of camp. A Bonus for You! When you download your badge you’ll also find a bonus [...]

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Creative Play Quick Tip: Keeping Games Fresh!

June 27, 2012 by
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Breathe new life into group games by changing up the rules! Declare today “opposite day” for your kids’ favorite yard games, then set them free to explore new ways to play. Old standbys like tag, Simon says, leapfrog and follow-the-leader will seem completely new when kids have the power to turn them on their heads. [...]

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