Are you looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate Christmas in July? Look no further than summer camp! You can turn your summer camp into a winter wonderland with some creativity and festive spirit. Here are some fun and easy Christmas tree crafts and activities that are perfect for the summer season.

Craft a Summer Tree

Who says you can’t have a Christmas tree in the summer? Create a summer tree using palm leaves, cardboard, or pool noodles. Decorate it with summer-themed ornaments like seashells, sunglasses, and beach balls. This is an excellent activity for campers to work on individually or as a group project.

Outdoor Tree Decorating Contest

Organize a tree-decorating contest for campers to showcase their creativity and holiday spirit. Provide each team with a small artificial Christmas tree and a box of decorating supplies like lights, tinsel, and ornaments. Campers can take their trees outdoors and let their imaginations run wild. The winning team can receive a prize like a special ice cream sundae or a free pass to the camp store.

Ornament Making

Campers can create handmade ornaments using materials like popsicle sticks, beads, and paint. They can design and use their ornaments to decorate their cabins or summer Christmas trees. This is a great way to keep campers entertained during downtime and help them develop their artistic skills.

Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Host a Christmas-themed scavenger hunt around camp. Create a list of items campers need to find, like a candy cane, a Santa hat, and a snow globe. The first team to see all the items on the list wins. This is a fun way to get campers moving and exploring different areas of camp.

Holiday Movie Night

Set up a movie night under the stars and screen classic Christmas movies like “Elf” or “The Grinch.” Campers can bring blankets and pillows to snuggle up and watch the film together. Serve popcorn, hot chocolate, and other holiday treats to make it feel like a true winter wonderland.

In conclusion, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Christmas in July at summer camp. Whether crafting a summer tree, decorating ornaments, or organizing a scavenger hunt, these activities are fun and easy for campers of all ages. Get creative and let the holiday spirit fill your summer days.