Marine Mammal Explorers Camp: Whales, Sea Otters, Seals, and Manatees

A variety of optional craft projects will be provided for before, during, or after class. Learners may choose the project that is the right fit for them depending on interest and available supplies. Please check the classroom for detailed instructions about project. Print-outs will be attached to classroom posts. 

Whale and Dolphin Stick Puppet Theater
Materials: 
~printed pdf. "Whale and Dolphin Stick Puppets" (on cardstock if available)
~coloring utensils
~scissors
~white glue or tape
~popsicle sticks (alternative: straws, plastic spoons, real sticks, chopsticks)
Optional Extension: shoebox, paint, construction paper, ocean stickers.

Sea Otter Paper Bag Puppet 
Materials: 
~printed pdf. "Otter Paper Bag Puppet" 
~lunch sized paper bag (alternative: gift bag)
~coloring utensils
~scissors
~glue-stick
Optional: pipe cleaners, puff ball, google eyes

Manatee Habitat Collage
Materials: 
~Poster board (half or quarter sheet) Alternative: recycled cereal or pizza box or cardstock.
~Printed pdf. 
~Coloring utensils
~Scissors
~White-glue and/or glue-stick
~Collage materials are chosen by the artist. Here are some examples: magazine pictures, scrap paper, drawings, fabric, saran wrap, stamps, sequins, natural items, recycled items, stickers, puff balls, pipe cleaners, yarn, ribbon, craft foam, paint, etc. 

Marine Mammal Bingo
~Printed Bingo card and either a writing utensil to mark your spaces or small markers such as coins, paper-clips, pebbles, or puff balls. 
Or, generate a card at this link:  
https://bingobaker.com#ed1b50a9378163c1

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Bingo Baker
You Tube

Scissors are needed for the recommended optional craft projects and parental guidance is required for the use of scissors.