We are going camping for the first time with the girls (and as a couple) in a week and the kids are so excited.  I thought I would have a camping day indoors first .  So today while they were resting I planned a whole day of fun activities for Friday.  I took these pictures the night before because I knew I wouldn’ t have time to blog about it tomorrow.  Below is a picture of everything I will need.  Here is what I have planned for them:

• After breakfast they will decorate two toilet paper rolls using bug stickers, markers, stamps, etc. to make binoculars.
• rock painting- I found 4 awesome rocks that I “borrowed” from a distant neighbor.
• creating sculptures using toothpicks and mini marshmallows
• making numbers using playdoh (not really a camping activity but I found a sheet that had snakes on it)
• bug hunting in the backyard using their binoculars and bug jars they made at Emily’s b-day party. 
• making their own “trail mix”- popcorn, peanuts, m&m’s, Cheerios
• reading in their tent and sleeping bags
• having an indoor picnic using our picnic basket
• counting activities with fireflies that I found here. 

I will let you know how it goes and try to take pictures but I can’t promise anything.  I plan on tackling Emily’s dresser in between activities.

Check out more Friday Showcase crafts here and Kid Friendly Friday ideas here.