"Wonder Minds: A 15-Day Journey of Fun, Learning & Growth!
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A specially designed summer camp for children with diverse abilities, focusing on sensory play,
creativity, movement, and joy!
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**Day 1: Sensory Safari Touch, Feel & Explore!**
Goal: Develop sensory awareness and engagement through touch-based exploration.
9:15 - 10:15 AM: Sensory Adventure Maze
- Walking on different textured paths (bubble wrap, grass, foam mats).
- Mystery boxes filled with objects (sponges, slime, furry fabric).
10:45 - 11:30 AM: DIY Sensory Bottles
- Kids create calming bottles using glitter, water, beads, and oil.
Items Needed: Bubble wrap, foam mats, sensory objects, clear bottles, water, glitter, oil.
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**Day 2: Messy Art Party Colors & Creativity!**
Goal: Express creativity through sensory-friendly art.
9:15 - 10:15 AM: Edible Finger Painting
- Painting with yogurt, pudding, and food coloring for a safe, fun experience.
- Footprint painting on a large mural.
10:45 - 11:30 AM: Water Balloon Splatter Art
- Kids pop paint-filled balloons on a canvas using sponges.
Items Needed: Non-toxic paints, yogurt, balloons, canvas sheets, brushes.
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**Day 3: Musical Wonderland Feel the Beat!**
Goal: Develop rhythm, coordination, and auditory processing.
9:15 - 10:15 AM: Body Percussion & Instrument Play
- Kids explore drums, tambourines, and shakers.
- Stomp-clap rhythm games.
10:45 - 11:30 AM: Sound & Emotion Matching
- Kids match musical tunes to emotions (happy, excited, calm).
Items Needed: Drums, tambourines, maracas, music speakers.
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**Day 4: Mini Olympics Fun & Movement!**
Goal: Improve motor skills, coordination, and teamwork.
9:15 - 10:15 AM: Adaptive Obstacle Course
- Crawling tunnels, hula hoop jumps, and beanbag toss.
10:45 - 11:30 AM: Parachute & Ball Play
- Kids work together to keep balls bouncing on a large parachute.
Items Needed: Hula hoops, bean bags, balls, parachute, foam tunnels.
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**Day 5: Mad Science Day Experiments & Wonders!**
Goal: Spark curiosity through hands-on experiments.
9:15 - 10:15 AM: Fizzy Colorful Volcanoes
- Mixing baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring for an explosion of colors!
10:45 - 11:30 AM: Glow-in-the-Dark Slime
- Kids create slime with glow powder and glue.
Items Needed: Vinegar, baking soda, food coloring, glue, glow powder.
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**Day 6: Superhero Training Academy!**
Goal: Build confidence and imagination through superhero play.
9:15 - 10:15 AM: Superhero Obstacle Challenge
- Kids complete fun missions like climbing, crawling, and balancing.
10:45 - 11:30 AM: DIY Superhero Capes
- Kids design and wear their own superhero capes.
Items Needed: Capes, stickers, fabric markers.
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**Day 7: Gardening & Nature Explorers!**
Goal: Develop connection with nature and responsibility.
9:15 - 10:15 AM: Plant a Seed
- Kids plant flowers or herbs in small pots.
10:45 - 11:30 AM: Nature Scavenger Hunt
- Exploring textures and scents in a sensory nature walk.
Items Needed: Pots, soil, seeds, magnifying glasses.
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**Day 8: Yoga & Relaxation Day!**
Goal: Enhance body awareness and relaxation techniques.
9:15 - 10:15 AM: Fun Yoga Poses
- Animal-themed yoga poses and breathing exercises.
10:45 - 11:30 AM: Bubble Breathing Activity
- Kids blow bubbles while practicing deep breathing.
Items Needed: Yoga mats, bubbles, soft music.
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**Day 9: Carnival & Fair Fun!**
Goal: Encourage playfulness and social interaction.
9:15 - 10:15 AM: Carnival Games
- Ring toss, bean bag throw, and fishing games.
10:45 - 11:30 AM: Cotton Candy & Face Painting
- Fun fair treats and artistic face painting.
Items Needed: Face paint, small prizes, carnival games setup.
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**Day 10: Dance & Drama Day!**
Goal: Build self-expression and confidence through movement.
9:15 - 10:15 AM: Dance Party
- Kids move freely to different music styles.
10:45 - 11:30 AM: Storytelling & Role Play
- Kids act out stories with props and costumes.
Items Needed: Costumes, props, music.
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**Day 11-14: Talent Show Prep & Outdoor Exploration!**
- Preparing acts for talent show (singing, dancing, art).
- Nature walks, treasure hunts, and water play activities.
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**Day 15: Grand Celebration & Talent Show!**
- Kids showcase their skills and receive participation medals.
- Group dance and celebration party.
Items Needed: Stage decorations, medals, music.
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