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Schmutz Bar

Here at CAMP Schmutz Bar, you get to choose your own SLIMY adventure by picking out your favorite color, scent, style and of course schmutz add-ons!

General

Standard Age Range

All ages with close supervision. 4+ for more independent play

Brief Description

  • WELCOME TO CAMPS SIGNATURE SCHMUTZ BAR! Come on over! Check it out!
  • Here at CAMP Schmutz Bar, you get to choose your own SLIMY adventure by picking out your favorite color, scent, style and of course schmutz add-ons!

Supplies, Instructions and Safety

Initial Setup Instructions

DAILY SCHMUTZ DISPLAY 

Samples in the 6 Built-In Aluminum Bowls:
  • Create 2 sample schmutzs: some text
    • 1 clear, 1 white
    • Place in the aluminum bowls for CAMPers to sample
  • Toppings in bowls:some text
    • 1 aluminum bowl halfway full of add-ons (no schmutz - just add ons so kids can touch and feel)
    • 1 aluminum bowl halfway full of gold leaves

***Make sure all elements are clean and filled up every day with missing supplies 

GLUE 

Preparation work - 
  • Counselors are responsible for pouring 4 oz of white / clear glue in 12 oz jars
  • ***Jars filled with glue must be prepped ahead of time
  • ***It is crucial to keep the glue pump clean/ maintained to avoid clogging 

ACTIVATOR

Preparation Work
  • Pour the activator into the dispenser pump
  • Prep activator in 2 oz plastic containers
  • Pour the activator in one 2 oz container and give a second activator already packaged in a 2 oz container 

SCENTS

Fragrances:
  • Bubble Gum
  • Cookies & Cream 
  • Pie 
  • Birthday Cake 
  • Cotton Candy

GLITTER 

  • Pour glitter into a 1 oz container  

ADD-ONS

3 Add-Ons per Schmutz - 
  • Air Dry Clay
  • Holographic powder
  • Gold leaf 
  • Snow
  • Avocados
  • Beads
  • Specialty Beads: Lollipop, Chocolate, Donuts, Gummy Bears, Unicorns, Ice Cream 

Fill up 1 oz containers with all add-ons above

Supplies for Specific Types of schmutz

For all Schmutz kits -
  • 1 12 oz transparent Camp branded plastic jar                     
  • ¼ of the jar filled with white glue (4oz)
  • 4 small plastic containers (2 for activator, 2 for add-ons)
  • 2 oz magic liquid/ 2 oz Sta Flo mix                                   
  • 2 wooden spoons or popsicle sticks
  • Branded instruction guide
For Schmutz textures -
  • Buttery schmutz: air dry clay
  • Fluffy schmutz: shaving cream
  • Classic schmutz: clear or white glue
Gold Leaf Schmutz (recommended for ages 4+):
  • 2 gold leaf sheets in a small container            
  • Gold glitter in a small container
Sunny Schmutz (recommended for ages 3+):
  • Foam beads in a small container
  • Glitter in a small container
  • Shaving cream
Rainbow Schmutz
  • Glitter in a small container
  • 4 Air Dry Clay bag
Instructions and Safety:
  • Fill up about ¼ of the jar with white glue (4oz)
  • Mix the same amount of Sta Flo and Magic Liquid - Prepare a large quantity of this mix in advance
  • Fill 2 small containers of the Sta Flo/ Magic Liquid mixture per kit
  • Prepare small plastic containers with ALL ADD-ONS (glitter, magic magnetic powder, foam beads, etc.)
  • To-Go Kits in a Small Gable Box
Display/ Samples:
  • Samples to be made (2-3 of each) and displayed in your CAMP craft cabin display
Tips
  • Do not dump both magic liquids into schmutz at the same time.
  • Use one container of activator and add slowly, knead, then use the other container as “kneaded”....get it?

Staff Responsibilities 

Manager POC: [NAME]
  • Inventory count: Ensure the Schmutz Bar is properly stocked and organized. Replenish accordingly.
  • Ensure Schmutz Kits are pre-kitted each day
  • Maintain cleanliness and daily checklist
  • Decide on Schmutz themes weekly or daily
  • Ensure your CAMP Counselors are properly trained to deliver the Schmutz Bar experience
Head Counselor: [NAME]
  • Be ready to explain what the Schmutz Bar is and how it works
  • Provide materials, guidance and inspiration
  • Ensure safety
  • Engage in play after project is completed
  • Add name and provide packaged product after complete
Support Counselor(s): [NAME] + [NAME] + [NAME]
  • Provide materials, guidance and inspiration
  • Ensure safety
  • Engage in play after project is completed
  • Add name and provide packaged product after complete

Daily Prep/ Set Up Details

PREP/ CLEANING WORK:
  • Pre-Kit Make Your Own Schmutzs: Glue, 1 pipette, 2 containers of activator, branded instruction guide, wooden spoon **Campers get to choose 2 add-ons
  • Fill the jar with 4 oz of white glue or transparent glue, add a small “C” on the top of the jar for transparent or “clear” glue
  • Prepare a large quantity of this mix in advance = ¼ cup of Borax powder in 1.5 gallon of warm water for large batch
  • Fill 2-3 small containers of the Magic formula mixture per kit
  • FIll a small plastic container with glitter
  • Add a CAMP branded sticker to the front of the jar
  • Gold Leaf Only - Fill a small plastic container with 2 crushed gold leaf sheets and add into the gable
  • Magnetic schmutz Only - Fill a small container with  3 tsp. of magnetic powder. Add the googly eyes in to the gable, and the earth magnet ** KEEP THE MAGNET AND MAGNET POWDER on opposite ends of the gable. 
  • Glitter (by color): Fill up 2 oz container half way with glitters
  • Foam Bead: Fill up 2 oz container half way with foam beads
  • Watermelon: Fill up 2 oz container half way with watermelon
  • Tutti Fruti: Add 20 charms in a 2 oz container

How To

Instructions

  1. Start Your Schmutz: Pour your bottle of extra-sticky White Glue into your container.

(If you want fluffy Schmutz, add a dollop of shaving cream on top of your White Glue before moving on to the next step. Stir it up. Wow. Excellent stirring.)

  1. Activate Your Schmutz: Take your time here. Nice and easy. Add a little Activator into your container. Mix it in, then add a bit more. Repeat this — add, mix, add, mix — until everything gets real goopy! Hey! You’re doing it!
  1. Knead Your Schmutz: Once your Schmutz stops sticking to your container, pour it into your box and start mushing it around with your hands! Mush mush mush. Perfect.
  1. Customize Your Schmutz: Let’s make your Schmutz one-of-a-kind. Toss some Add-Ons into your Schmutz and squish it all together! The more you play with it, the Schmutzier it gets!
  1. Pack Up Your Schmutz: Store your Signature Schmutz in your CAMP container and put the lid on tight! Now go wash your hands. They’re filthy.
  1. Schmutz Tip: If your Schmutz is sticking to your fingers, put a bit of shaving cream or some extra Activator on your hands before touching it! Much better, right? Much better.

Ways To Play + Engagement

  • Your Opinion Matters. Comment on their creativity, offer tips and inspiration.
  • No Mistakes! Remind Campers that you can never make a mistake when you’re creating art!
  • Surprise and Delight! Make it super special for a family by offering extra decorating materials (i.e glitter, stickers, pompoms, etc.)
  • When You Can: some text
    • Let CAMPers choose their favorite colors/ stickers/ etc. as part of their kit
  • Add game play. Paint with schmutz, toss your schmutz! Make bubbles, farts, forts, and more!

Adapt Your Station

By Age

AGES 3-5 
  • For the youngest CAMPers, you will have to do many of the steps for them, but you can make it a show!
  • Let them be excited by the option to choose the things that make it their own
  • Let them pour in ingredients or try mixing

For older CAMPers, guide with instructions but let them do it themselves.

By Season

HOLIDAYS (FALL - WINTER)

  • Provide holiday colors and glitter. Holiday colors are deep reds, greens, blues, gold, and silver.
  • Create holiday cards
  • Be inclusive of all holidays (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc.)

SPRING BREAK

  • Provide springtime colors and glitter. Spring colors are pastel pinks, blues, greens, yellows and purples

SUMMER HOLIDAY

  • Provide summertime colors and glitter. Summer colors are bright yellows, blues, greens, pinks and orange.  
  • Add seasonal ceramics and wooden toys to your collection
  • Lean into all things rainbow!

By Location

Headline: Celebrate what makes your location and region special, don’t shy away from it!

  • Source craft supplies and colors to represent anything cultural and environmental that make your location unique. We can bring this to life through special patches, beads, colors, birds, fish, animals, holidays, patterns and more!
  • Create samples that inspire storytelling, learning, and unique artwork authentic to where you are.

By Brand

Marriott Hotels = Enriching, creative and modern experiences

  • Add storytelling to your creative projects. Bring imaginary worlds to life with books, creative prompts and scenic props.. Use your completed projects to act out new stories and/or learn about something new.

Delta  = Simply fun

  • Make every craft just a little bit messier! schmutz is a perfect activity for Delta since it's usually too messy to make at home!

Westin = Wellness

  • schmutz can relieve stress and inspire calm, creativity and happiness. After each schmutz experience, explain how carving out time for self expression and fun is also making you healthier!

Autograph =Unique moments just for me! Individuality

  • Give each CAMPer an opportunity to present their work of art to the group. Inspire them to add elements that celebrate what makes each CAMPer unique!

Tribute = Community, colorful, and shared moments

  • Make a massive cauldron of group Schmutz! Inspire CAMPers to work together and create a giant batch of Schmutz represents who they are, where they are and what they most want to remember from their time at CAMP! 

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