This week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Outer Space.
Crafts, recipes, activities and games related to outer space can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Outer Space pinboard.
Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. Here are a few places to go, that fit this theme:
- Air & Space Museum
- Udvar-Hazy Center
- NASA Goddard Visitor Center
- Maryland Science Center & Planetarium
Webcams – You can do a google search for websites with webcams which allow you to observe space. Here is one from the International Space Station to get you started.
Videos – Look for fun videos on YouTube about outer space. Solar System 101 is good for school aged kids. The Planet Song is for toddlers and preschoolers. WALL-E, Zathura, Monsters vs. Aliens & Star Wars are all great family movies that fit with this theme. For older kids, movies like Hidden Figures and the Martian too, both are rated PG-13.
Books – Stop by your local library and look for books on outer space.
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