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Fun summer camp Friday Finale's
Each week at Barracudas is different, with tweaked activities throughout the week and a special end of week celebration based on our weekly theme. This year's themes are as fun as they are diverse, bringing a unique vibe to each week at camp. So, whether they're joining us for a single day, or the whole of summer, they'll enjoy being a part of something fresh and special.
The excitement at Barracudas summer camp reaches its peak with the much-anticipated Friday Finale! Every Friday, children get the chance to showcase their creativity and imagination by dressing up according to the week's theme. If dressing up isn't their thing, they are welcome to come as they are and just enjoy the special events the whole camp can take part in.
Here's a rundown of the themes along with some easy, homemade dress-up ideas to help you and your camper get ready for the grand finale.
26th July: Royal Rabble
Who doesn't want to feel like royalty? This week, channel your inner king, queen, prince, or princess with these simple ideas.
Easy homemade costume Ideas:
- Crown and Sceptre: Cut a crown shape out of cardboard, cover it in aluminium foil or gold paint, and decorate with stickers or fake jewels. Make a sceptre with a decorated cardboard tube topped with a ball of foil
- Royal Robe: Use a large piece of fabric or an old curtain as a cape. Add a ribbon or string to tie it around the neck
- Accessories: Make a royal necklace with string and beads, or create a "royal" seal using a large ring and clay
2nd August: Sports Stars
Whether they're a football fanatic or a tennis pro, every camper can become a sports star this week.
Easy homemade costume ideas:
- Team shirt: Use an old t-shirt and fabric markers or paint to create a custom sports jersey. Add your name and favourite number on the back
- DIY medal: Cut a medal shape from cardboard, paint it gold, and attach it to a ribbon to wear around the neck
- Sport equipment props: Use cardboard to cut out and decorate sports equipment like tennis rackets, footballs, or hockey sticks
9th August: Marine Mayhem
Dive into the depths of the ocean with marine-themed costumes that will make a splash.
Easy homemade costume ideas:
- Fish scales: Use coloured paper plates or construction paper to create scales and attach them to a t-shirt or pants
- Sea creature masks: Make masks using paper plates or cardboard. Paint them to look like fish, sharks, or even octopuses, and attach string to wear them
- Mermaid tail: Fashion a tail using an old blanket or fabric. Cut out a tail shape, and add glitter or shiny fabric for a mermaid look
16th August: Super Stars
It's your child's chance to shine as we celebrate our favourite super stars!
Easy homemade costume ideas:
- Harry Potter: Dress your child in a black robe, a white shirt, a red and gold tie, and add round glasses and a drawn-on lightning bolt scar on the forehead
- Taylor Swift: Create a pop star look with a sparkly dress, a toy guitar, and a microphone made from a cardboard tube covered in foil
- Elsa from Frozen: Use a blue dress, a homemade paper snowflake crown, and a sheer fabric cape to transform your child into the Ice Queen
23rd August: Crazy Colours
This week is all about embracing every colour of the rainbow!
Easy homemade costume ideas:
- Tie-dye: Create a tie-dye shirt using a simple kit or food colouring. Your child can pick their favourite colour combinations
- Multicoloured accessories: Use different coloured ribbons, socks, and hats to create a vibrant look
- Face paint: Use face paint to add colourful designs to their face or arms
30th August: Futuristic Fun
Blast off into the future with space-age costumes and sci-fi flair.
Easy homemade costume ideas:
- Robot costume: Use cardboard boxes to create a robot suit. Paint it silver and add buttons or dials with markers or paper cut outs
- Space helmet: Create a helmet using a large bowl or balloon covered in papier-mâché. Paint it and add futuristic designs
- Galactic Accessories: Use glittery fabric or aluminium foil to create wristbands, belts, and other accessories
Jump into the weekly theme fun
Everyone on camp enjoys being part of our special weekly themes. Our Friday Finale is the icing on the cake and the perfect way to end each week with a burst of creativity and fun. With these easy, homemade dress-up ideas, your child can dive into each theme and make unforgettable memories. Whether you're crafting a royal robe or a robot costume, remember that the most important part is to have fun and let your imagination run wild. Happy summer holidays!
