Koala Camp

Schedule for 5 Days of Koala Camp

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  2. Day 1
    Creating Colors

    Learn how our eyes see colors, explore the science of rainbows & color mixing, make your own rainbow crayons & more!

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  3. Day 2
    Making Music

    Learn what makes music sound so good, meet the instruments in an orchestra, make your own DIY drum & host a family kitchen band!

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  4. Day 3
    Discovering Birds & Nature

    Learn why birds sing & what their different beaks are for, make your own binoculars for a nature walk, build homes for bugs or birds & more!

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  5. Day 4
    Exploring Experiments

    Learn how to be a scientist with your very own lab, create cool chemical reactions, fill up a balloon with a bottle, make a lava lamp & more!

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  6. Day 5
    Going Camping

    Build an awesome sheet fort, play pretend with glowworm poetry, explore the stars with tasty treats, host a family campout & more!

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What you’ll need

  1. Kitchen Materials:
  2. cooking oil
  3. food coloring
  4. pepper
  5. salt
  6. sugar
  7. water
  8. whole milk
  9. yeast
  10. dish soap
  11. soup cans
  12. teaspoon
  13. toothpicks
  14. cling wrap
  15. drinking glasses
  16. ice cube tray
  17. ice cubes
  18. large plastic cup
  19. medium bowl
  20. small bowl & spoon
  21. plates
  22. pot with lid
  23. zip sandwich bags
  24. sprinkles
  25. cake or pie tin
  26. Building Materials:
  27. balloon
  28. clothespin
  29. rubber band
  30. cotton swabs
  31. tape
  32. yarn
  33. rope
  34. scissors
  35. sticks (optional)
  36. Recycled Materials:
  37. toilet paper tubes
  38. newspaper
  39. empty can (or oatmeal container or sturdy cardboard tube)
  40. empty water bottle
  41. things to make noise with
  42. Art Materials:
  43. colored construction paper (optional)
  44. paper
  45. crayons, colored pencils, or markers
  46. pencil
  47. glue
  48. beads (optional)
  49. paint (optional)
  50. stickers (optional)
  51. Other Materials:
  52. Alka-Seltzer tablet
  53. chairs
  54. socks
  55. flashlight or lantern
  56. sheet
  57. sleeping bags or blankets
  58. tent (optional)
  59. Other Materials:
  60. raspberries
  61. tangerines
  62. pineapple
  63. kiwifruit
  64. blueberries
  65. grapes
  66. skewers
  67. marshmallows
  68. graham crackers
  69. chocolate bars
  70. Crates (Optional)

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