This week, kids become performers, creators, and storytellers, exploring drama, movement, expression, and imagination through playful, low-pressure activities. No stage fright here — just confidence and fun!

🎭 All abilities welcome
✨ No performance experience needed
💛 Focus on expression, not perfection

🌍 MONDAY – Wonder & Wander Day

🎭 Explore Performance & Expression

Goal: Learn what performing arts are and how people express themselves.

🐝 Activity 1: What Is Performing Arts?

Supplies: None

How to do it:

1. Talk about singing, dancing, acting, puppets, and storytelling.
   
   

2. Watch short clips of performances (dance, music, plays).
   
   

3. Ask what types of performances your child likes best.
   
   

🐝 Buzzy Prompt:
“If you were on stage, what would you want to do?”

🐝 Activity 2: Emotion Walk

Supplies: Space to move

How to do it:

• Walk like you feel:
  
  

  • Happy
    
    

  • Sad
    
    

  • Excited
    
    

  • Silly
    
    

• Talk about how bodies show feelings.
  
  

🎨 TUESDAY – Create & Celebrate Day

🎨 Make Stage Magic

Goal: Creativity + ownership.

🐝 Activity 1: Costume Creations

Supplies:
Dress-up clothes, scarves, hats, fabric scraps

How to do it:

1. Create a costume or character outfit.
   
   

2. Name your character.
   
   

3. Decide how they move or talk.
   
   

🐝 Activity 2: DIY Puppets

Supplies:
Paper bags or socks, markers, glue

How to do it:

1. Decorate your puppet.
   
   

2. Give it a voice.
   
   

3. Practice moving it while talking.
   
   

🥞📚 WEDNESDAY – Snack & Story Day

🎤 Eat + Read + Perform

Goal: Language & storytelling.

🐝 Activity 1: Showtime Snack

Ideas:

• Popcorn
  
  

• Fruit “spotlights”
  
  

• Snack trays for “audience members”
  
  

🐝 Activity 2: Storytime With Expression

Book Ideas:

• The Day the Crayons Quit – Drew Daywalt
  
  

• Giraffes Can’t Dance – Giles Andreae
  
  

• Today I Feel Silly – Jamie Lee Curtis
  
  

🐝 Conversation Starter:
“How would you act this part on stage?”

🖨️🎬 THURSDAY – Print, Play & Picture Show

🎬 Easy Theater Fun

Goal: Low-prep performance play.

🐝 Activity 1: Acting Cards

• Act out animals
  
  

• Pretend to be characters
  
  

• Freeze dance
  
  

🐝 Activity 2: Performing Arts Movie Night

Movie Picks:

• Sing (PG)
  
  

• The Sound of Music (G)
  
  

• Annie (G)
  
  

🍿 Buzzy Tip: Applause is required!

🧠 FRIDAY – Bright Ideas Lab

🎭 Create & Reflect

Goal: Confidence + reflection.

🐝 Activity 1: Mini Rehearsal

How to do it:

• Practice singing, dancing, acting, or puppets.
  
  

• Choose what you want to perform.
  
  

🐝 Activity 2: Reflection Talk

Ask:

• What was your favorite part of camp?
  
  

• What did you love creating?
  
  

• How did it feel to perform?
  
  

🎉 WEEK SEVEN CELEBRATION

🌟 Buzzy’s Big Show!

• Invite family
  Perform songs, dances, skits, or puppet shows
  Take photos
  Celebrate effort and bravery
  🎉 Standing ovation guaranteed!

🧺 WEEK SEVEN SUPPLY LIST

• Dress-up clothes or fabric
  Paper bags or socks
  Markers & glue
  Paper
  Snacks
  Music (optional)
  Printer access (optional)
  
  

🐝 WEEK SEVEN TAKEAWAY

Kids will:
✔️ Build confidence
✔️ Practice self-expression
✔️ Celebrate creativity

Parents will:
💛 See growth and bravery
💛 Love the low-pressure fun
💛 End summer on a high note

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