Counselor(s) Prep (30 minutes before)

Doors Open (5 minutes before)

Gather (right on time)

• When all children are seated, welcome everyone!
• Introduce yourself and any other Counselors assisting the activity
• Give children a brief overview of what to expect and show children a completed “demo” or what the final product of this craft can look like
• Briefly review the tools they’ll be using and highlight any tools/techniques that require either (1) special care or (2) direct Counselor interventionsome text
  • For this activity, beads can be a choking hazard for small children. Counselors must be extra attentive

Icebreaker (5 minutes)

• We’re going to play Nice to Meet Ya!
• Instruct all children and Counselors to sit in a circle
• Go around the circle having each participant tell everyone their name and about their favorite thing to wear (clothing, jewelry, hat, etc.)
• Counselors can go first to set an example for children 

Craft (25 minutes)

1. At one end of each pre-cut string, create a double knot, leaving a bit of slack at the end of the elastic
2. Thread beads onto your elastic:some text
   1. If using letter beads, you can spell out a word and place it near the center of your bead pattern
   2. You can use a mix of beads in different colors, shapes, and designs
   3. You can even add a charm or two to your jewelry
3. When your design is complete, tie another double knot, leaving a bit of slack
4. Tie the two ends together to finish your jewelry - you’re ready for the runway!

Play/Perform (10 minutes)

• Name that Tune! Instruct all children and Counselors to sit in a circle
• Let children know you’ll be playing a short clip of a song and they’ll have to work together to figure out what it is. Once they guess it correctly, continue playing the song and encourage kids to dance along.
• For example, play:some text
  • How Far I’ll Go from Moana

Wrap-up/goodbyes (5 minutes)

Reset/Cleanup (After - 10 minutes)

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