Handicrafts for kids

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What did you organize, when, where and for how many people? 
Handicrafts for kids in a camp, in July, in Komárno (Slovakia), cca 40 kids.


What were the main goals and objectives of the activity?

The main goal was to create some meaningful objects which the kids can play with later on. As it was a renaissance themed camp we made tiaras for the girls and shields for the boys. The main point of this activity was to use mostly recycled materials. We collected paper shreds from the local school, boxes from a factory, old curtains from home and other materials which were ment to throw away. 


What were the main outcomes and results of the activity? 

The children saw that even if something seems to belong to the trash, usually it can be used again. They loved their handmade objects and I believe that they will keep them and find pleasure in them for long. 


Are there any other relevant aspects related to the activity, a conclusion or future plan? 

This activity was part of a children´s camp. The main aspect of the camp was also to organise a meaningful and fun summer program for the kids mostly from our own sources. We tried to buy as few things as possible and rather using our creativity for creating something interesting and entertaining.

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