Here you will find resources for each of the themed weeks for Camp Learn & Play. These lists contain the majority of the items you will need to complete the crafts and activities with affiliate links to purchase many of the more unusual items on Amazon. Many of the items are only listed once in a week’s materials list, but are used multiple times. We have not linked to the simple items such as paper, markers, glue, and other common things that you have on hand or can readily purchase at your local dollar or big box store. Our book lists below include affiliate links to purchase the suggested books for the week’s theme on Amazon.
Build It Week Under the Sea Week Monster Week Fairies & Friends Week Space Week
Farm Week Water Week Fine Art Week Garden Week Environment Week
STEM Week Rainbows Week Bugs Week 4th of July Week Little Chefs Week
Let’s Play Games Week Things That Go Week At Home Campout Week Backyard Olympics Week
Playdough Playtime Week Weather Week Fairytales & Nursery Rhymes Week LEGO Learning Week
Build It Week
Materials
| Construction Paper | Scissors | Markers |
| Crayons | Glue | Duplo Blocks |
| Paint | Painter’s Tape | Sharpie |
| Dry Erase Marker | Large Blocks | Foam Blocks |
| Shaving Cream | Plastic Tray | Washi Tape |
| Construction Vehicles | Washable Paint | Velcro Dots |
| Hot Glue Gun | Dried Beans | Cinnamon Sticks |
| Corks | Empty Spools | Toy Construction Tools |
Books
Under the Sea Week
Materials
| sea shells | divided tray | kiddie chopsticks |
| sea animals | glass pebbles | plain gelatin |
| blue food coloring | paper bags | magazine or newspaper |
| paint | paint brushes | tape |
| cardboard | large magnet | crayons |
| hot glue gun | scissors | plastic dish tub |
| two kinds of sand | beach rake and shovel | toilet paper rolls |
| glitter | glue | googly eyes |
| paper | bubble wrap | markers |
| dish scrubber | bright printer paper | contact paper |
| painter’s tape | card stock | eyelets & setter |
| gift wrap |
Books
Monsters Week
Materials
| Construction Paper | Scissors | Contact Paper |
| Foam Letters | Googly Eyes | Green Glitter Glue |
| Clear Glue | White Glue | Liquid Starch |
| Plastic Bugs | Brain Mold | Green Food Color |
| Novelty Syringes | Salt | Paint |
| Fly Swatters | Cardstock | Paint Daubers |
| Markers | Dice | Colored Foam |
| Self Adhesive Craft Foam Pieces | Chenille Stems | Empty box |
| Shaving Cream | Cornstarch | Toilet Paper Roll |
| Two Golf Tees | Bright Paper | Pencil |
Books
Fairies & Friends Week
Materials
| Playdough | Glitter | Crown Shaped Cookie Cutter |
| Beads | Small Wooden Birdhouse | Acrylic Paint |
| Glue | Jewels | Tiny Beads |
| Sequins | Paint Brushes | Scissors |
| Painter’s Tape | Cardboard | Foil |
| Colored Tape | Scotch Tape | Paint |
| Crayons | Markers | Paper |
| Toilet Paper Roll | Clear Glue | Glitter Glue |
| Food Color | Laundry Starch | White Rice |
| Princess Figurines | Pompoms | Google Eyes |
| Sticky Back Foam | A Dowel | Ribbon |
| Cardstock | Clipboard |
Books
Space Week
Materials
| Dried Black Beans | Bright Star Buttons | Chocolate Box Liner |
| Paper | Scissors | Markers |
| Shaving Cream | White Glue | Toilet Paper Roll |
| Paint | Red or Orange Tissue Paper | Aluminum Foil |
| Chalk | Star Stickers | Sparkly Pipe Cleaners |
| Sticky Back Sparkly Foam | Googly Eyes | Tape |
| Glitter | Space Figurines | Glow Stars/Planets |
| Aliens | Black Playdough | Fine Black & Gold Glitter |
| Aluminum Pie Plates | Gems | Wooden Shapes |
| Buttons | Beads | Pipe Cleaners |
| Contact Paper | Canvas | Black Acrylic Paint |
| Glow in the Dark Paint |
Books
Farm Week
Materials
| Veggies/fruits | Construction Paper | Paint |
| Paper Towel | Scissors | Paper Plates |
| Egg Carton | Paint Brushes | Glue |
| Orange Pool Noodle | Permanent Marker | Green Ribbon |
| Cotton Balls | Markers | Googly Eyes |
| Dried Wild Rice | Unpopped Popcorn | Dried Lentils |
| Fake Apples/Acorns | Paper Bag | Contact Paper |
| Double Stick Tape | Glue Stick | Animal Toys |
| Cardboard | Orange Tissue Paper | Green Easter Grass |
Books
Water Week
Materials
| Sidewalk Chalk | Spray Bottles | Clear Containers |
| Floor Coloring | Turkey Baster | Water Colors |
| Paintbrush | Paper | Crayons |
| Scissors | Dish or Hand Soap | Washcloths or Sponges |
| Dishtowel | Plastic Bin | Beach Type Water Toys |
| Funnel | Small Plastic Container | Fun Beads |
| Eye droppers/Pipettes | Plastic Figurine | Shovel |
| Bucket | Food Color | Whisks |
| Glitter | Cups | Sea Animals |
| Decorative Pebbles | Plastic Eggs | Tape |
| Filler Items (pennies, legos, etc) |
Books
| Water by Frank Asch |
| Rain! by Linda Ashman |
| All The Water In The World by George Ella Lyon |
| Listen To The Rain by Bill Martin |
| Float by Daniel Miyares |
| Water is Water by Miranda Paul |
Fine Art Week
Materials
| Colored Paper | White Paper | Scissors |
| Glue | Clipboard | Liquid Paint |
| Watercolor Set | Cardboard | Canvas |
| Paintbrushes | Markers | Different Size Lids |
| Coffee Filters | Roller | Glass Sponge |
| Eye Dropper | Green Food Coloring | Cardstock |
| Shallow Cardboard Box | Art Stickers | Little People |
| Painters Tape |
Books
Garden Week
Materials
| Orange Pool Noodle | Permanent Marker | Green Ribbon |
| Scissors | Paper Bag | Paper Plate |
| Black Rice | Glue | Paint |
| Markers | Bath Pouf/Sponge | Double Stick Tape |
| Construction Paper | Clear Contact Paper | Flowers |
| Veggies/Fruits | Divided Tray | Seed Packets |
| Tweezers | Tape | Small Veggie Figures |
| Rice | Food Coloring | Ziplocs |
| Small Garden Set | Chopsticks | Sequins |
| Different Sized Containers | Spoons | Shovel |
| Bucket | Playdough | Bits of Nature |
| Camera | Printer | Self-laminating Photo Pouches |
| Hole Punch | Binder Rings |
Books
| Lola Plants a Garden by Anna McQuinn |
| The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle |
| Planting a Rainbow by Lois Elhert |
| The Gardener by Sarah Stewart |
| Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes |
| Zinnia’s Garden by Monica Wellington |
Environment Week
Materials
| Milk Carton | Bamboo Skewer | Scissors |
| Ribbon | Birdseed | Cardboard |
| Markers | Scrap Paper | Glue |
| Hole Punch | Containers | Cardstock |
| Magazines | Double Stick Tape | Baby Food Freezer Tray |
| Foam | Empty Pop Cans | Paint |
| Used Coffee Grounds | Tub | Coffee Scoops |
| Mugs | Newspaper | Bowl |
| Blender | Window Screen | Plastic Cutting Board |
| Egg Carton | Pipe Cleaner | Paintbrush |
| Large Piece of Paper | 7 Small Containers | Paper/Buttons/Small Items in colors of the rainbow |
Books
STEM Week
Materials
| LEGO Blocks | Ice Tray | Plastic Cups |
| Permanent Marker | Nerf Blaster | Eye Protection |
| Bubble Wrap | Egg Carton | Tape |
| Cotton Balls | Party Streamers | Yarn |
| Sidewalk Chalk | Pebbles | Glass Jars |
| Turkey Baster | Eye Droppers | Small Measuring Cups |
| Mini Whisks | Shampoo/Dish Soap | Baking Soda |
| Food Color | Apron/Lab Coat | Graham Crackers |
| Marshmallows | Chocolate | Wooden Skewers |
| Large Cardboard Blocks | Scissors | Painters Tape |
| Sharpies | Empty Key Ring | Ball |
| Masking Tape | Blocks | Marshmallow Popper |
| Measuring Tape | Clipboard | Pencil |
| Paper | Dried beans/rice/lentils | Container |
| Magnetic Wand/Magnets | Marbles |
Books
Rainbows Week
Materials
| Cookie Sheet | Magnetic Tape | Contact Paper |
| Playdough | Small Items in Rainbow Colors | Paper |
| Scissors | Corks | Paint |
| Plain Gelatin | Food Color | Kool Aid |
| Big Tub | Bath Toys | Duplo |
| A Die | Construction Paper | Tape |
| Scrap Paper | Large Paper | Glue |
| Mini Muffin Tin | Eye Dropper | Liquid Watercolors |
| Eric Carle Magnets | Metal Cookie Sheet | Markers |
| Multicolor Mini Marshmallows |
Books
Bugs Week
Materials
| Multi-colored Plastic Bugs | Construction Paper | Paper |
| Plate | Paint | Playdough |
| Cutting Board | Plastic Bugs | Yellow & Orange Bandages |
| Googly Eyes | Yellow & White Crayons | Glue |
| Paint Stir Stick | Pom Poms | Pipe cleaner |
| Scissors | Gems | Buttons |
| Sequins | Spaghetti | Letter Magnets |
| Painter’s Tape | Cardstock | Marker |
| Straws | Toothpicks | Popsicle Sticks |
| Flyswatter | Craft Paper |
Books
4th of July Week
Materials
| Paper Plates | Paint | Salad Spinner |
| Stapler | Dry Pasta | White Paper |
| Construction Paper | Scissors | Glue |
| Markers | Paper Bags | Red, White, & Blue Streamers |
| Foil | Shaving Cream | Glitter |
| Star Paper Punch | Contact Paper | Heart & Star Paper Punch |
| Cupcake Liners | Canvas | Pipe Cleaners |
| Buttons | Plastic Lids | Sticky Back Foam |
| Sponges/Bath Poufs | Vinyl Letters | Map Printouts |
Books
Little Chefs Week
Materials
| Apron | A Pot | Corks |
| Spoons | Ladle | Strawberries |
| Bananas | Yogurt | Popsicle Mold |
| Blender | Small Containers | Cookie Tray |
| Food Coloring | Tortillas | Pizza Sauce |
| Mozzarella | Kitchen Shears | Milk |
| Paintbrush | Waffles | Ice Cream |
| Paper | Markers | Peel Off Labels |
| Cups | White Chocolate Chips | Butter |
| Popsicle Sticks | Black Jelly Beans | Wax Paper |
| Felt | Scissors | Glue |
| Sushi Rice | Celery Stalks | Black Olives |
| Oreo Cookies | Chocolate Pudding | Gummy Worms |
| Chocolate Rock Candies | Zip Lock | Toy Hammer |
| Containers |
Books
Let’s Play Games Week
Materials
| Cardstock | Permanent Marker | Scissors |
| Water Balloons | Sidewalk Chalk | Little People or other figures |
| Clipboard | Paper | Tray |
| Letter Magnets | Painter’s Tape | Lego Bricks |
| Divided Tray | Dice | Plastic Plates |
| Hula Hoops | Eyelets & Setter | Stick |
| Yarn | Magnet | Post-it Notes |
| Duplo Blocks | Dry Erase Marker |
Books
Things That Go Week
Materials
| Cardstock | Laminator or Clear Contact Paper | Scissors |
| Permanent Markers | Magnets | Cookie Sheet |
| Dry Erase Marker | Door Mat | Black Duct Tape |
| Colored Duct Tape | Toy Trucks | Washable Paint |
| Roll of Paper | Construction Paper | Crayons |
| Glue | Letter Stickers | Large Bowl/Basin |
| Sponges | Dish Soap | Dried Beans |
| Cinnamon Sticks | Popsicle Sticks | Corks |
| Empty Spools | Construction Vehicles | Painter’s Tape |
| Atlas | Backpack | Straws |
| Cotton balls | Toy Train Set |
Books
At Home Campout Week
Materials
| Sheets or Table Cloths | Glow in the Dark Stickers | Flashlights/Headlamps |
| Blankets | Clipboard | Paper Towel Rolls |
| Orange, Red, Yellow Tissue Paper | Double Stick Tape | Scissors |
| Markers | Clothespins | Black Letter Stickers |
| Styrofoam | Duct Tape | Painters Tape |
| Sponge Roller | Paint | Dish |
| Hammer & Nails | Ice Cream | Paper |
| Peel Off Labels | Spoons | Salt |
| Flour | Baking Sheet | Bin or Tub |
| Ice Cube Tray | Food Coloring | Fish Net |
| S’mores Supplies | Wooden Skewers | Suction Cup Archery Set |
Books
Backyard Olympics Week
Materials
| Paper Towel Roll | Red Paint | Orange Tissue Paper |
| Glue | Scissors | Paintbrush |
| Pipe Cleaners | Alphabet Beads | Cardboard |
| Gold Sparkly Paint | Double Stick Tape | Ribbon or Streamers |
| Markers | White Paper | Books |
| Coffee Filters | Contact Paper | Water Balloons |
| Sidewalk Chalk | Bucket | Plastic Cups |
| Nerf Gun | Eye Protection | Duplo Blocks |
| Sharpie | Dry Erase Marker | Page Protectors |
| Bean Bags | Hula Hoops | |
Books
Playdough Playtime Week
Materials
| Playdoh | Permanent Markers | Spatula |
| Cookie Sheet | Outlet Covers | Air Dry Clay |
| Beads | Googly Eyes | Sheet Protectors |
| Construction Paper | Scissors | Painters Tape |
| Double-Sided Tape | Garlic Press | Dry Black Beans |
| Plastic Knife | Alphabet Stamps | Buttons |
| Animal Cookie Cutters | Plastic Straws | Cutting Board |
| Plastic Insects | Various Ingredients for Playdough | <– see recipes in post |
Books
Weather Week
Materials
| Cookie Sheet | Magnetic Tape | Laminator or Clear Contact Paper |
| Crayons | Markers | Streamers or Tissue Paper |
| Tape | Hole Punch | Ribbon |
| Aluminum Foil | Cookie Cutters | Sandpaper |
| Washable Paint | Paintbrush | Scissors |
| Glue | Shaving Cream | Cotton Balls |
| Glass Jar | Aerosol Spray | Cupcake Liners |
| Pipe Cleaners | Large tub | Disposable Aluminum Pans |
| Gelatin | Kool-aid Packets | Food Color |
| Bath Toys | Mini Styrofoam Balls | Sta-Flo |
| Train Table | Trains |
Books
Fairytales & Nursery Rhymes Week
Materials
| Construction Paper | Scissors | Markers |
| Crayons | Glue | Paper Bag |
| Googly Eyes | Buttons | Rolling Pins |
| Bear Cookie Cutter | Craft Paper | Washable Paint |
| Paintbrushes | Card Stock | Pipe Cleaner |
| Playdoh | Various Candies | Gingerbread Cutouts |
| Sticky Back Foam | Glitter Paint | Sequins |
| Paper Plates | Glow Glue | Shaving Cream |
Books
LEGO Learning Week
Materials
| Lego Blocks | Duplo Blocks | Dry Erase Markers |
| Stickers | Sharpie | Washi Tape |
| Divided Tray | Dice | Washable Paint |
| Construction or Craft Paper | Ice Tray |