We are tapping into our inner rock star for Music Maker Week of Camp Fun. From decorating DIY Wood Instruments to crafting our own Glam Guitars, we’ll be rocking it out in style all week! As part of this week’s activities, campers will get to jam on a variety of instruments, create colorful music note ornaments, and have a singing competition. So turn on some music and get ready to play along for Music Maker Week! Be sure to download the Free Music Makers Coloring Page Printable here!
You can never have too many coloring pages to keep campers busy during Camp Fun! Be sure to download our Free Music Week Coloring Page printable here and set it out with colored pencils, crayons, or markers for a quiet indoor activity.
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We’re making one-of-a-kind instruments for Music Makers Week! Not only are these wood instruments fun to play, they are fun to decorate as well. Make a colorful band with the help of these DIY wood rhythm boards and maracas. Customize them with craft paint, stickers, rhinestones, washi tape, or whatever craft supplies you have on hand.
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Every rock star needs his or her own glam guitar, and we’re making our own for Music Makers Week. These cardboard guitars are the perfect blank slate for campers to show off their creativity. All types of craft supplies can be used to decorate these guitars; the more glam the better! Campers can have fun using metallic stars, foil mosaic squares, and hearts to make their guitars shine.
Make the Project
Pull out the dress-up clothes, round up the instruments, and turn on the music for your own singing competition! Have each contestant pick their favorite song to sing along to. Then let campers use whatever props they like such as these fun inflatable microphones or some of their DIY Instruments and give each of them a chance to shine on stage. Reward their great performances with these gold star trophies!
Every kid loves a scratch off craft and this one is perfect for music maker week! Set out these magic color scratch music notes along with the scratch tools and let campers have fun using the tools to create any colorful design they like. There is a rainbow of color hidden underneath the black layer on each of the music notes. The notes come in a pack of 24 and can be used to decorate the stage for your music competition.
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This assortment of noisemakers and musical instruments have everything you need to make a festive parade. It includes 50 pieces including maracas, clappers, whistles, and tambourines. Have each camper grab their favorite instrument or two, put on some dress-up clothes, and then head outside for a merry march around the yard (or the neighborhood!) to celebrate summer vacation and Camp Fun.
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These handheld drums are a great addition to your Music Makers Week. They can be used for activities such as introducing percussion music and rhythm to little learners. The drums are plastic and come with one stick!
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These cymbal shakers are another fun addition to Music Makers week. Just turn on some music and play along with the shakers. Even better, make up your own song! They come in a set of 12 so there will be plenty for everyone to have fun.
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These Large Guitar Tote Bags are perfect to put crafts in for Music Makers Week! They are also reusable and come in handy when the kids need something to carry items around.
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Making your own instrument is just as fun as making music! The possibilities are endless for decorating these DIY tambourines. We used tempera paint, but you could also use markers or crayons. Once you’ve decorated them, string on the bells using the chenille stems included in the kit.
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Head to your local library for a selection of fun music themed books. Here are some of our favorites:
- So You Want to Be a Rock Star by Audrey Vernick and Kirstie Edmunds
- Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo by John Lithgow
- Olivia Forms a Band by Ian Falconer
- Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music by Margarita Engle
- The Story of the Orchestra by Robert Levine
- Bats in a Band by Brian Lies
- Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin by Lloyd Moss
- Marvin Makes Music by Marvin Hamlisch
