Summer Sewing "Selfie Time"
Wednesday
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8.45am BE READY
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Be ready for start of camp
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Enter Zoom meeting
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Be wearing your headset and test the microphone
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Have participants/campers on mute
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Have samples ready to show during Meet 'n' Greet
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Have materials ready for demonstration if needed
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Have water close by
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Have camper info in case you need to contact a parent by phone
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9am MEET 'n' GREET
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Admit campers.
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Greet campers whilst waiting for everyone to join.
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Have campers start on the Welcome Activity - "Selfie Polaroids" Color one camera and cut out. Carefully cut the slit. Use the yarn in the bag with general supplies to make neck strap (poke holes in camera).
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This is the time we would like the campers to interact so keep them UNMUTED and ask them to tell an interesting fact you (the instructor) choose.
SUGGESTION: Tell us about your siblings
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9.40am - 9.55am (15 Mins)
GOALS
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With campers muted:
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Introduce camp projects
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Show samples of each item​
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Explain goals for the week
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and goals for today
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Camp Guidelines - click here
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9.55am - 10.45am (50 Minutes)
SEWING ACTIVITY
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Supplies needed: pincushion, needle threader, scissors, needle and thread, 4 tote bag straps
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VIDEO "Pin The Straps"​​
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Campers: pin the straps​​
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10.45am 15 MINUTE BREAK (Use this time to help anyone catch up)
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11am
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VIDEO "Pin & Stitch The Pocket Flap"
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Campers: pin and stitch the pocket flap
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MINI WIND DOWN TIME FOR AM CAMPERS
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12PM LUNCH BREAK
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1pm - 1.45pm ACTIVITY
FELT HEART (PART OF DREAM CATCHER)​
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Campers need to open bag labelled "Dream Catcher 2"
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VIDEO "Felt Heart"
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Campers who finish early can make more felt shapes or color on coloring sheet.
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1.45pm 10 MINUTE BREAK (use this time to help anyone if needed)
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1.55pm - 2.15pm (20 Minutes)
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EITHER
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Continue with felt shapes, suggest adding embroidery stitches to embellish, etc
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Work on bookmark 1 (whip stitch around sides)
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Coloring
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2.35pm WIND DOWN
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Clean up
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Prepare for tomorrow
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Today's Show & Tell "Best Friend"
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Show 'n' tell ( plan what campers bring for show 'n' tell tomorrow)
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Campers share "what I liked about camp today..."
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3pm END OF DAY
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End zoom meeting for all - do not leave open
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Make sure you are prepared for tomorrow
Goals for today
(morning and afternoon groups*)
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To sew a pocket and pocket flap on tote bag
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To make stuffed hearts for the dream catcher*
Goals for the week
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To learn how to sew
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To make a bookmark, tote bag, keychain and dream catcher*
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To have fun and to make new "virtual" friends
GENERAL SUPPLIES In Camper's
Box From SEW HAPPY:
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Sharp scissors
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3 Needles
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3 Needle threaders
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Pincushion
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8 Pins
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3 Spools of thread
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Seam ripper
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Thimble
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6" Ruler
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Project Bags
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CAMPERS HAVE BEEN ASKED TO SUPPLY:
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Markers or colored pencils for coloring
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Sharpies
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Fabric Markers (optional)
PROJECTS INCLUDE:
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Selfie Tote Bag
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Speech Bubble Keychain
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Bookmarks
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Friendship Bracelets
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Dream Catcher
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Stickers
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Photo Booth Props
WELCOME ACTIVITY
For tomorrow's Show & Tell bring....
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A photo of A FAMILY MEMBER YOU'D LIKE TO TELL US ABOUT