No need to worry about how to do summer camp at home, these summer camp themes for elementary make it easy!
Here you’ll find a list of creative summer camp themes that elementary kids will love. My own kids have tested most of the activities in this list and they will attest that they are all super fun, and super easy.
No need to stress this summer, make this summer the best one yet with these elementary summer camp themes!
You can use these summer camp theme ideas in a classroom setting, as a backyard summer camp, in daycare or other summer care programs, as a summer camp for organizations, as a stand-alone summer camp theme, or just for fun with your own kids!
Make these camps as formal or as casual as you like. The most important thing is that kids are having fun.
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20+ Summer Camp Themes for Elementary
There are so many fun summer camp themes for elementary kids! Here are some of our very favorite summer camp themes that elementary kids love!
If you have pokemon lovers under your care, then this Pokemon Summer Camp is the perfect theme to try this year!
We happen to like STEM and science-themed summer camps the best. If you want a fun STEM theme this year, check out this STEM Summer Camp Curriculum.
You don’t have to be a math lover to enjoy this DIY Math Summer Camp theme.
Kids who love pirates and the ocean will have a blast with this Pirate Summer Camp theme.
What elementary kid doesn’t like slime? The Slime Summer Camp celebrates everything about slime.
And who would say that space isn’t an appropriate summer camp theme? Try this DIY Space Summer Camp for space fans.
If you are hosting your own summer camp, check out this DIY Summer Camp for tips on how to host a summer camp alone or with friends/co-workers.
Art camp is another classic summer camp theme, and this DIY Art Summer Camp has everything you need for a full week of artistic fun.
If you want a bit more outdoorsy camp theme, try these Camping STEM Activities!
Along those same lines, these Summer Camp Science Activities don’t require any electricity so you can do them anywhere!
The STEAM Summer Camp has everything you need for a complete summer camp in one place.
Check out these STEM Summer Camp Themes if you want even more ideas for STEM-themed summer camps!
If you want even more ideas for a more traditional backyard summer camp, you’ll want to check out these Backyard Summer Camp Ideas.
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