Recreation Programming
ABC Teach
- great resources for teachers, which can be used for day camps
American Camping Association (ACA) Bookstore
- extensive offering of camp program books
- large array of books that cover all aspects of managing and directing camp programs
American Camping Association Mid-States Conference
- informative site about an annual conference in the Chicago-area, for day and resident camp administrators and staff
- excellent conference for recreation directors and senior youth leaders to improve their skills in recreation programming
Aunt Annie's Crafts
- arts and crafts activity ideas
Council for Environmental Education
- nationally recognized leader in environmental education
- provides programs and services that promote responsible stewardship of natural resources
Craftplace
- a host of arts and crafts activities
Crafts 4 Kids
- arts and crafts activities for day camp
Crayola Creativity Central Arts and Crafts Projects
- colorful, creative curriculum ideas for young
children
Games Kids Play
- a host of games, activity, and program ideas
Making Friends
- arts and crafts activities
Misterart.com
- art and craft supplies
Nature Watch
- sells nature-based activity and program resources
for indoor and outdoor educators
Project Wild
- information about Project WILD, an interdisciplinary and supplementary environmental and conservation education program
- facilitator training and resource books are completely FREE!
- all directors are encouraged to complete this
training
RiverWorks Discovery
- information and resources regarding a hands-on
river-based curriculum that is designed to familiarize
children & families with all aspects of their watershed
Summer Daze: Activities, Crafts, and Web Sites (
)
- guide was developed by a two-year veteran Summer Daze director
- information related to games, activities, and special events for the Summer Daze Youth Recreation Program
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Summer Daze: Sample Program Plans (
)
- guide developed in two phases:
- as a Leisure and Human Development class project at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- as fieldwork for two undergraduate Leisure Studies students
- plans utilize human development theory.
- guide developed in two phases:
The Weather Channel
- obtain current weather forecast for your locality by entering your zip code
- register to have your local forecast sent to your e-mail account
- or download a program that will automatically update your local weather forecast on your desktop
- Summer Recreation
Directors are highly encouraged to regularly check local weather forecast to anticipate any
risks due to weather!
University of Illinois Extension: 4-H Camp Clover Curriculum
- 4-H Camp Clover curricula
- includes citizenship, nutrition, science, and
physical activity
Wacky Uses of Household Products
- great ideas to make day camp exciting and fun
- may assist in planning new and interesting arts and crafts projects
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