Shadow Fun

Are you looking for fun projects to do, but are short on supplies? The riposte is simple: Shadows!

Shadow Tag

Flashlights

Turn an ordinary walk to the mailbox into a inviting game of shadow tag. It's played much the same way as quarterly tag, except that instead of tagging a person, you tag the person's shadow.

Shadow Fun

Silhouettes

Use the blend of light and shadow to originate frameable works of art. Use tacks or tape to hang a sheet of white construction paper or poster board to the wall. Sit or stand next to the paper so that the shadow of your profile shows up when a light (flashlights work well) is shined on you. While you sit very still, have someone trace the figure of your shadow on the paper with a pencil. Once the tracing is complete, cut the silhouette out with a pair of scissors and mount it on a sheet of black paper. Make any silhouettes of your family members and display them together.

Shadow Puppets

Who doesn't love shadow puppets? This is the exquisite almost- no-materials-required action for guaranteed fun. Plainly direct light onto a wall (again, flashlights work great) and make shadows with your hands. Try some easy favorites such as a barking dog and a turkey with a droopy, dangly neck. Then form shadow puppets you've never seen before just by inviting and bending your fingers and hands in distinct positions.

Shadow Town

Imagination is a phenomenal thing--especially when there is lots of sunshine around! Make your own shadow town by arranging small boxes, cans, and other small items into a level line in direct sunlight. Try doing this action on a concrete driveway or on a large piece of paper or cardboard. Once the objects are lined up and casting a shadow, trace the figure of the shadow with sidewalk chalk to form your city's "skyline." When the skyline is finished, ask your friends to bring their toy cars over to play in your shadow town.

Shadow Fun

Camping - A Checklist of Things to Bring

Before you head for the campsite, make sure you have all things you need to make your tour safe, comfortable and enjoyable. Remember that failing to plan is planning to fail. But what exactly will you bring? The write back lies in figuring out what kind of a camper you are, what your ease level is, and what style of camp will you have. The unblemished gear you need covers basic fire building, cooking and dining, lighting and other miscellaneous items that you think you need.

Minimalist camping

Flashlights

These campers can do without a lot of ease and equipment. They are willing to accept the wilderness as it is, adapting to the natural terrains and weather conditions. They prefer to sleep on the ground rather than lie on a camping cot. Their camp is sparse, creating fire rather than using a stove and lighting small candles rather than using a lantern. The minimalist literally tries to palpate the outdoors by choice.

Camping - A Checklist of Things to Bring

Gear-oriented camping

These campers are population who want to be comfortable and prepared. You can find chairs, tables, cots, stoves and other conveniences in their campsites. Gear-oriented campers enjoy the outdoors but they also prefer diminutive amenities that will make their camp a home away from home. Their camping checklist is long and extensive. If you are this type of a camper, you will need some basic things such as a tent (preferably with rain fly and window), sleeping bag, stove, food and water.

In the campsite, if you need to fetch some wood to build a fire, bring a small axe to split the logs. You can place your matches in a sealed container, or maybe you can carry butane lighter. Some campers bring dry logs if they are going out on a rain-soaked day.

For your hearty meals, there are a lot of easy-to-cook foods available. If you want to eat an justify meal however, then a more sophisticated camping stove (like those with several burners and adjustable flame) is required. Also, bring a cooler and ice packs to reserve your fresh food.

Be sure you have flashlights with extra batteries. One lantern or two will be adequate to sufficiently light your camp. These lanterns can run on battery, propane or liquid fuel. Do not underestimate the value of lighting your camp at night especially if you have children with you. They will also be able to enjoy camping games with flashlights and glow sticks.

If you plan to do some hiking, you need a backpack, tour guide, compass, good shoes, extra socks, hat and a map. Don't forget to bring along a multifunction knife, which can be an critical tool. One model of a pocket knife even has its own reusable plastic toothpick, which you might have forgotten to contain in your checklist. Also, if you like to swim or bathe in a stream or lake (which usually has rock bottoms) bring along some waterproof footgear.

Camping is a great kind of recreation. Find the right camp for you, the right preparation, and the right tools to ensure that your trip will be memorable. Your checklist will assuredly be very dynamic as you add and take off items along the way. But it is literally critical to ensure that you have all you need for a great camping trip.

Camping - A Checklist of Things to Bring