As the sun shines brightly and the sounds of laughter echo through the trees, there’s no better time to unleash your imagination and create an amazing summer camp craft.
This 3D craft project using aluminum foil and cardboard will keep kids busy. Because this craft requires household items, it’s also an excellent craft to teach kids about recycling.
Not only is this craft fun to make, but it also comes out beautiful. We did this project in our summer camp program with kids ages 8-12. They all loved the project. I don’t recommend doing this with children younger than eight, as it may be a little tricky for them.
Follow the step-by-step directions below to make your aluminum foil and cardboard project.
Materials
A square piece of cardboard any size. Since I was working with a large group of kids, I made 6×6 cardboard pieces I cut from boxes, sharpies or colorful permanent markers, aluminum foil, pencil, tape and a glue gun (only to be used by adults)
Step 1:
Using a pencil, have the children draw a design on the cardboard. Encourage them to make a big design such as a large heart, flower, or abstract design.
Step 2
Have the adult outline their design with the hot glue gun. Make sure you make the outline thick.
Step 3
Once the hot glue dries, cover the front of the cardboard in aluminum foil and overlap the sides. Turn the cardboard over and tape the foil around the sides, so it stays on.
Step 4:
Turn the cardboard over so the side with the design is facing the front. Press down on the foil, and the design will start to show through.
Step 5:
Have the children color in their designs using the Sharpies of permanent markers.
All finished! We displayed all of the kid’s projects at the end of the summer art show, and it was a success.