SayPro Camp Schedule Template: Outline the daily crafting activities and environmental education segments.

SayPro Camp Schedule Template

Camp Duration: 5 Days
Target Group: Youth aged 10–18
Camp Format: In-Person / Online / Hybrid
Theme: Nature-Inspired Crafting & Eco-Education

Daily Schedule Structure (General Template)

| Time | Activity Segment | Description |
| – | | — |
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Arrival / Login & Morning Check-In | In-person arrivals or online login, welcome music, settle in. |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Opening Circle / Icebreaker | Fun group games, energizers, introductions, and theme of the day. |
| 09:30 – 10:15 | Environmental Education Session | Interactive lesson or discussion on a daily environmental theme. |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Break & Refreshments | Healthy snacks, nature walk, or short movement session. |
| 10:30 – 12:00 | Crafting Workshop – Session 1 | Main hands-on craft activity of the day using eco-friendly materials. |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch & Nature Reflection Time | Mealtime followed by nature journaling or “quiet moment” outdoors. |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Crafting Workshop – Session 2 | Continue the craft or start a second mini-project; teamwork encouraged. |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Sustainability Challenge or Eco-Game | Fun competition or challenge (e.g., reuse race, recycling quiz). |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Sharing Circle & Daily Reflection | Participants share crafts, thoughts, and lessons from the day. |
| 15:30 | Dismissal / Sign Out | Pickup, closing announcements, or log-off for online participants. |

Thematic Breakdown by Day

| Day | Theme | Environmental Topic | Craft Focus |
| | – | — | — |
| 1 | 🌱 “Rooted in Nature” | What is sustainability? | Nature mobiles using twigs and leaves |
| 2 | 💧 “Protecting Water” | Water conservation | Water drop art with natural dyes |
| 3 | 🌍 “Reduce, Reuse, Recreate” | Waste and recycling | Bottle cap mosaics or eco-junk sculptures |
| 4 | 🐝 “Biodiversity Matters” | Pollinators & wildlife | Bee hotels from bamboo and cardboard |
| 5 | 🌟 “Eco-Leaders of Tomorrow” | Youth in environmental action | Free-choice eco-craft & exhibition prep |

Example: Day 2 – Detailed Schedule

Theme: Protecting Water
Environmental Focus: Understanding the water cycle, water pollution, and conservation methods.
Craft Project: Create watercolor nature paintings using natural pigment techniques (e.g., beet juice, turmeric, blue pea flower water).

| Time | Activity |
| – | – |
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Check-in with calming water sounds playing |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Icebreaker: “Water Relay” (Team Game) |
| 09:30 – 10:15 | Water Conservation Workshop: “Where Does Our Water Go?” |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Snack Break |
| 10:30 – 12:00 | Crafting: Natural Dye & Water Art Techniques |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch & Reflection: “What Water Means to Me” Journaling |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Crafting: Painting Water Scenes with Eco-Dyes |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Water Quiz Game – True or False Challenge |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Sharing Circle: Display Paintings + Water Pledges |

📎 Key Schedule Features

Balance of Learning & Doing: Each day pairs an environmental lesson with a related hands-on craft.
Youth Empowerment: Reflection time and peer sharing build confidence and presentation skills.
Creative Freedom: Day 5 includes a free-choice activity and exhibition to showcase all completed projects.
Daily Themes help youth connect their creative work to real-world issues.

🧰 Additional Features to Include in the Template File

📍 Space to add session facilitators’ names
🛠️ Notes section for materials needed per activity
⏱️ Flexibility buffer time of 5–10 minutes between activities
💡 Icons or color coding for different types of activities: learning, crafting, games, reflection

🧾 Usage

This schedule template should be:

Provided to trainers and volunteers in advance.
Shared digitally or printed for participant kits (especially online learners).
Updated daily with highlights or changes and posted on a bulletin board or WhatsApp group.

Would you like this schedule:

Formatted as a Word or Excel template for easy customization?
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Editable version for Google Docs/Sheets?

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