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5 Camp games to play at home

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Restricting the kids from being engrossed in technology can be very challenging. The best means of keeping them away from their lit screens all the time is by motivating them to participate in engaging activities. Getting the kids involved in physically challenging games is the best way to actually get them active and away from being consumed by their technological gadgets.    Here are 5 popular camp games that you can play with the kids at home:    1. Stalk the lantern Stalk the lantern is a game which was inspired by the army and typically played during the dark. Everyone needs to be dressed in black and have their faces painted, just as the soldiers camouflage themselves in the army. Divide the players into teams and select the same number as the teams to get representatives to form the lantern. The representatives are responsible for shining the flashlight on players in order to get them out of the game. The objective of the game is to get as close ...
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How to create Sugar Bay Sherbet Straws

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  Life at Sugar Bay is just as the name describes it, sweet and sunshine filled all by the sea. We love creating camp crafts and tasty treats as part of our Arts & Crafts program run almost daily at camp.    One of our favourite DIY camp tasty treats has to be Sherbet Straws. They’re so simple to create and will give you a quick pop of sweetness whenever you’re feeling a little down.    Here’s how to create: Sugar Bay Sherbet Straws You will need: Ingredients: Candle, Matches or Lighter Plastic straws Sheet of paper Tablespoon Small round empty jar Citric acid (for sour sherbet) Icing sugar (for sweet sherbet) Super C candy Method: Step 1: Seal one end of your straw   Light up your candle using matches under adult supervision. Place a sheet of paper on a hard surface to avoid making a mess and make cleaning up easy. Heat up the tablespoon by placing it over the candle. Use the heated spoon to seal one end of the stra...
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How to make a seashell wind chime

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It's no secret that Sugar Bay loves the sea - the sun, the sand, the seashells, pretty much everything that spells sea! The sea breeze and the sound of the seagulls too. So we've been so inspired by the sea, that we have decided to share something sensational with you... How to make a seashell wind chime:   You will need: Go on a sea sighting adventure where you should search for the following: Seashells (Variety) String/Fishing Line Beach log Eye Bolts Large Beads Hammer Nail Scissors Method: You will firstly need to find holes in your shells. If there aren't any, you've got to make them by knocking them with a sharp object, essentially, a nail and hammer until they crack enough for a string to pass through the centre. Thread the string through the shells in rows of as many shells as you want and secure them with big...
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