H2 Wow

H2 Wow

For a creative and colourful water fountain, just like your camp!

Target: Counselors
Time frame: 15 to 30 minutes
Members: Everyone
Type of tool: Activities
Ages: 5-6 years, 7-8 years, 9-12 years, 13 and Over
Group size: One group
Value: $3   Free
Healthy eating



Description

This activity uses arts and craft to draw attention to water sources available in camp.

Skill(s)

  • Healthy eating knowledge
  • Artistic skills
  • Creativity

Suggested variant(s)

  • Give a clear glass to youth and asks them to do a drawing that they will stick with adhesive tape facing inward. The drawing can then be seen through the water.
  • Decorate a reusable bottle (make sure you have the parents’ permission if the water bottle comes from home).
  • Decorate the water source where the children fill their glasses.
  • Prior to, make ice cubes of various shapes or containing berries (before freezing the ice cubes, add a few blueberries, raspberries or a cherry in the tray and fill them with water).  For a rewarding and cool glass of water, the youth can add them to their creation at the end of the activity.

Goal(s)

  • Making water more noticeable is a good way to remember to drink more of it.
  • This activity involves a project to decorate and showcase the camp’s water fountains.

Required material(s)

  • Cardboard and various materials for DIY
  • Scissors
  • Pencils
  • Glue