Blast from the past day camp themes are favorites among teenagers. Older kids are very creative and enjoy imagining what fun it was when living in another time. The 1960’s was one big psychedelic party in their eyes, so it really is a favorite theme. Here are some tips and ideas you can use to have a blast at your summer day camp with a 60’s theme.
1. Tie Dye Crafts
Denise D. Witmer
Tie dye is the first craft that anyone thinks about when they think about the 1960's summer day camp theme. And, why not? It's perfect! You're outside, so less mess to clean up. Check out some of the different tye die crafts listed on our resource page.
2. Printable Peace Sign Stickers
Denise D. Witmer
Stickers are always useful when putting together an event for kids and teens. These groovy peace signs were created by me and there are 9 designs. Print out some extra and keep them on hand. You'll be surprised at how fast they disappear.
3. Smilie
Denise D. Witmer
Smilies were all around in the 60's. Happiness was a theme to fight against the war. This pealer bead pattern can be use to make a backpack zipper pull or bedroom coaster.
4. Loopy Hoopy Earrings
Denise D. Witmer
Fun colorful loopy earrings that are easy to make and cost effective as the beads are seed beads that you can get by the thousands for well, two dollars. Hoops were big in the 1960s. The bigger the better, but try to remember safety issues before making these too big.
5. Braided Jean Bracelet Craft
Denise D. Witmer
Braiding this green project will really speak to the teens about how the 1960s was the time when people actually started thinking aobut the planet earth and how we should be taking care of it. Use heavy duty jeans for boy cuff bracelets. Here are some more recycled blue jean craft projects.
