daily activities

Circus At Home
Clowning Around
Today's focus is all about making people laugh. You're probably thinking of the characters with the red noses and big shoes. But clowning is so much more than that: It takes a lot of skill in acting, athleticism, and empathy. You’ll start with some clowning history to understand the origins of clowning and their presence all over the world, dating back centuries. By the end of the day, you'll be scripting your own jokes and getting gags ready for your big show on Friday.
what you’ll need
- Your Camp Kinda toolkit
- Paper or a sketchbook and colorful scraps of paper
- An old egg carton
- Party hats (or make your own with origami paper)
- String or elastic
- Red and white paint
- A paper plate
- Miscellaneous art supplies (sequins, pom-poms, whatever you've got!)
- Miscellaneous household items (pots and pans, a mop or broom, a jump rope, magazines, etc.)
FOR PARENTS
Ask About Today
What are the four rules of clowning? Which one would be hardest for you during a performance? (Spoiler alert: The answers are eye contact, complete silence, no miming, and always say yes.)
Dinner Discussion
Where do we see “clowns” in our world today outside the circus? Can you think of an example from a movie, book, or somewhere else? What makes them a clown? How do you know?
Skip the Ads
Unfortunately, online videos often start with short advertisements. Remind your campers to click the "Skip" button as soon as they can to move ahead to the video.
explore
30-45 minutes
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create
45-60 minutes
It is said that a clown becomes a clown as soon as they put on their red nose. Who will you be with your nose on?
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move
30-60 minutes
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