Craft Making

Innovator Hour

Materials Needed:

  • Colored construction paper

  • White paper

  • Glue sticks

  • Crayons, colored pencils

  • Additional decorative materials (stickers, glitter, sequins, yarn, etc.)

  • Example crafts for inspiration

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

  • Introduce the activity, emphasizing creativity and personal expression.

  • Briefly discuss materials, tools, and safety guidelines (e.g., careful scissor use, glue handling).

2. Demonstration (5 minutes)

  • Counselors clearly demonstrate a simple example of a craft step-by-step:

    • Choose materials.

    • Demonstrate cutting, gluing, and decorating techniques.

    • Encourage creativity in material selection and design.

3. Craft Making (25 minutes)

  • Distribute materials to campers.

  • Campers create their own crafts, freely expressing their ideas.

  • Counselors circulate, offering support, encouragement, and guidance as needed.

4. Sharing and Celebration (10 minutes)

  • Campers proudly showcase and describe their craft projects to the group.

  • Celebrate each camper’s creativity and effort.

5. Clean Up (5 minutes)

  • Campers tidy their workspace, returning unused materials and tools.

  • Store completed projects safely for campers to take home.

Assessment:

  • Observe camper creativity, participation, and collaboration.

  • Brief group discussion about what they enjoyed most about the activity.