Ocean Summer Camp will be some of the most fun learning your kids will have all summer long! Make sure to grab all the printable summer camp activities and get started. You can simply download the theme of the week and use the convenient links to learn about each project and create a supply list. Or… If you want all the work done for you, grab the full pack with instructions here.

FUN OCEAN CAMP IDEAS FOR SUMMER

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SUMMER KIDS OCEAN CAMP

Lots of us go to the beach for the summer, but what if we bring the ocean to you? This week full of ocean-themed activities makes for a fun Ocean Summer Camp for kids!

Kids will get to learn and play at the same time with these fun projects! Discover the layers of the ocean, how whales stay warm and learn all about beach erosion and more with this summer camp!

OCEAN ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS THIS SUMMER

Summer can be a busy time, so we didn’t add any projects that will take a ton of time or prep to make these activities possible. Most of these can be done quickly, with variations, reflection, and questions extending the activity as you have time to do so. However, if you have the time, feel free to linger and enjoy the activities too!

Save those vacation shells! If you went on vacation this year, or have shells from past vacations, now is the perfect time to use them for this camp!

SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS FOR KIDS

Science learning starts early, and you can be a part of that by setting up science at home with everyday materials. Or you can bring easy science experiments to a group of kids in the classroom!

We find a ton of value in cheap science activities and experiments. All our science experiments use inexpensive, everyday materials you can find at home or source from your local dollar store.

You can set up your science experiments as an activity focusing on exploration and discovery. Make sure to ask kids questions at each step, discuss what is happening and talk about the science behind it.

Alternatively, you can introduce the scientific method, get kids to record their observations, and make conclusions. Read more about the scientific method for kids to help you get started.

DISSOLVING SHELLS

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Will shells dissolve? Find out in this fun ocean-themed experiment using seashells!

BEACH EROSION

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What is beach erosion and why does it matter? Learn all about it, and make your very own hands-on model so kids can see for themselves!

LAYERS OF THE OCEAN

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The ocean has many layers, and each one of them are different and important! Learn about the oceans layers by making your very own marine biomes!

HOW DO WHALES STAY WARM?

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Learn all about blubber and how it works with this fun project! Kids will get to feel for themselves how whales stay warm in icy waters!

ICY OCEAN MELT

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Cool off and learn at the same time with this fun and icy ocean-themed sensory bin! Kids will have a blast melting through the ice to find the ocean treasures inside!

CRYSTAL SHELLS

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Turn ordinary shells into crystals by using Borax! Kids will get to watch the shells transform in front of their eyes with this experiment!

GLOWING JELLYFISH

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Kids can make their very own glow-in-the-dark Jellyfish with this STEAM craft! Learn all about jellyfish and their bioluminescence with this fun art project!

SALT DOUGH STARFISH

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End the week with something kids can take home or keep in their rooms – their very own starfish! These are made from salt dough and turn out so neat!

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MORE FUN SUMMER ACTIVITIES

WANT A FULLY PREPPED CAMP WEEK? Plus, it includes all 12 of our quick theme weeks as seen above!

Snacks, Games, Experiments, Challenges, and so much MORE!