Ocean Camp Ideas

Whether you're curious about the deep sea or life along the beach, these ocean week activities are fun for summer!

Make a simple paper bowl jellyfish kids' craft with tentacles made from ribbons in several colors and textures. Use up scrap ribbon and yarn to make a colorful jellyfish at Backyard Summer Camp.

Learn how to paint an underwater ocean scene! Crayons with watercolor paints are a unique resist art technique that makes a fun deep sea picture. Tutorial at Backyard Summer Camp.

Make a fun clothespin crab! Get kids excited about a trip to the beach or learn about the animals living in the ocean. This cute craft uses a paper plate, clothespins, paint, and pipe cleaners.

These beach and ocean printables are a fun kids' activity for summer! Perfect for DIY summer camp or homeschooling. Print 15 ocean and beach worksheets for children at Backyard Summer Camp.

Make a cute DIY paper aquarium with a paper plate fishbowl and construction paper fish. This 3D craft stands on its own.

Use craft paper and glue to make a paper plate fish while learning about the ocean and other amazing sea creatures. Make a cute paper fish using colorful circle cutouts.

Combine oil and water for an ocean in a jar to create a fun sensory experience that doubles as a science experiment. Make a bubbly blue ocean and add your favorite sea creatures!

Hands-on ocean activities are a great way to learn about the largest bodies of water on the planet and all the things that live there. Try these fun crafts, projects, and play ideas at Backyard Summer Camp.

Plan a day at the beach in your own backyard with these fun beach activities for kids. Enjoy simple fun with sand, shells, and water. See more at Backyard Summer Camp.

This collection of ocean books for kids features beautiful illustrations, artwork, and photographs to help teach facts about sea life. Find more picture books for children at Backyard Summer Camp.