Honor Counselor Adrienne’s Camp Journal: Olympic Torch Game

August 7, 2012 by
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  Camp Sunny Patch honor counselor Adrienne puts a cool  twist on our  Session 9 activity, Olympic Torch Game! Hi! I’m Adrienne from The Iowa Farmer’s Wife and I don’t know about you, but we are super excited about the Olympics at our house! We had a blast giving Amy’s Olympic Torch Game from Camp Sunny Patch [...]

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Camp Sunny Patch Session 10: Hit the Beach . . . Indoors!

August 6, 2012 by
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Camp Sunny Patch Session 10 is brought to you by Melissa & Doug, written by Camp Counselor (and Melissa & Doug Blog Ambassador) Stacy Teet. printable version It’s been a busy, fun-filled summer! Our campers have painted the world, passed the torch and even completed a TRIATHLON! I don’t know about you, but after all [...]

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Val’s Crafty Corner: Puppet Cooking Show

August 3, 2012 by
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This recipe for creative play and storytelling fun is brought to you by Melissa & Doug, written by our Blog Ambassador Valerie Deneen. Enjoy making lovely memories with your kids! -Valerie Know what’s better than a cooking show on TV? A cooking show in your own living room . . . with PUPPETS!! Using puppets is [...]

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Get Your Session 9 Printable Camp Badge & Bonus Activity

August 2, 2012 by
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Bravo, Campers! Here’s your Session 9 Camp Badge Cut it out (or ask a grown-up to help), then paste or tape it to your  August Camp Sunny Patch calendar to give yourself a round of applause. A Bonus for You When you download your Camp Sunny Patch Session 9 Badge you’ll also find a bonus! Enjoy. Enter [...]

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Camp Sunny Patch: August Activities Printable Poster

August 1, 2012 by
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Click Here to download Camp Sunny Patch August Activities Printable Poster WELCOME, CAMPERS! Are you ready for August? Get motivated for family fun with  our  Camp Sunny Patch August 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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Honor Counselor Rachelle’s Camp Journal: Splat-Painted Olympics

July 31, 2012 by
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  Camp Sunny Patch honor counselor Rachelle puts a cool twist on our  Session 8 activity, Splat-Painted Earth! Hi! I’m Rachelle from Tinkerlab. My home is currently buzzing with Olympic spirit, which is why we were excited to try the Camp Sunny Patch Splat-Painted Earth activity with our own Olympic twist on it. Click here for a [...]

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Camp Sunny Patch is Always In Session

July 28, 2012 by
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Have you been reading our Camp Sunny Patch posts but just haven’t had the time to play along? Maybe because of family vacations or activities for your kids out of the house? Well that’s not a problem–because unlike registered camps that go by their schedule, Camp Sunny Patch is all about you and your schedule. [...]

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Val’s Crafty Corner: Mini Water Park!

July 27, 2012 by
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This recipe for creative play and water fun is brought to you by Melissa & Doug, written by our Blog Ambassador Valerie Deneen. Enjoy exploring water play with your kids! -Valerie During this crazy heat wave, the kids have been enjoying lots of water play! Water play is not only great for imaginary playtime fun, but [...]

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Camp Sunny Patch: Get Your Session 8 Camp Badge!

July 26, 2012 by
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Bravo, Campers! Here’s your Session 8 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 8 Badge you’ll also find a bonus Camp Sunny Patch [...]

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