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Camp-to-Go: Campership Friendship Bracelets - Camp Activities You Can Do at Home This Winter Break

Missing camp already? Same. That’s why we’re launching Camp-to-Go, a mini menu of camp-inspired, screen-free activities you can do right at home.


Each idea below is quick to set up, easy to repeat, and kid-approved. Try one (or all four), snap a pic, and tag us so we can cheer on your living-room Gaga champions, bracelet designers, dancers, and tiny chefs.



 Campership Bracelets


At camp, so much of what kids take home is not a thing. It’s a value. A moment. A feeling. These bracelets are a fun way to make that “camp feeling” wearable.


The photo below shows bracelet words like Adventure, Belonging, Respect, Accountability, Mitzvot, and Spirit. These are our core campership values that we spend all summer working on! You can make those, or pick words that match your child’s personal camp experience.


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Time: 20–45 minutes

Best for: Ages 6+ (with help for tying)

You’ll need:


  • Stretch bracelet cord (elastic)

  • Letter beads (for words)

  • Pony beads, clay beads, or any beads you have

  • Scissors

  • Tape (helpful for keeping beads from escaping)

  • Optional: a dab of clear-drying glue on the knot



How to Make Them


  1. Pick your word(s). Choose one camp value per bracelet (or your camper’s favorite camp word).

  2. Plan the layout. Lay the letter beads in order so spelling is right before you string.

  3. Cut cord long enough to fit your child’s wrist, plus a few extra inches for tying.

  4. Tape one end of the cord to the table (or clip it) so beads don’t slide off.

  5. String beads in this order:


    • A few decorative beads

    • Your letter beads (the word)

    • More decorative beads to finish


  6. Try it on before tying. Adjust if it’s too tight or too loose.

  7. Tie a secure knot (double knot, then a third knot if needed).

  8. Optional: Add a tiny dab of glue on the knot and let it dry.


Make it feel extra “campy”


  • Do a bracelet swap at home: everyone makes one, then trade.

  • Add a “story bead”: one bead that represents a camp moment (blue for swim, green for Gaga, gold for Color War).

  • Missing letters? Use a shortcut:


    • ADV (Adventure)

    • BRV (Brave)

    • BFF (Friendship)

    • RUACH (Spirit)





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