Start your school year with an engaging, low-prep Camp Classroom theme that blends community building, routines, and fun! This 5-day back-to-school resource walks you step-by-step through each morning’s activities (1–2 hours/day) so you can focus on connecting with students (not scrambling for ideas).
This resource is a great way to get to know your students, set routines and expectations for the year ahead, and get some awesome, student-created materials up on your bulletin boards early in the year!
Week Overview:
Day 1 – Camp Kickoff: Ice Breakers & Getting to Know You
- Campfire Name Game
- Creative Desk Name Tags
- “Camper Profile” Backpack Craft (Makes an awesome bulletin board display!)
Day 2 – Survival Skills: Behaviour Expectations & Teamwork
- Code Breakers (Work together, unscramble classroom rules)
- Expectations Puzzle (Makes an awesome bulletin board display!)
- Survival Scenario Skits
- Optional Team Challenge
Day 3 – Map It Out: Rules, Routines, & Classroom Navigation
- Classroom Map Makers
- Compass Crew Challenge (School area posters)
- Routine Relay
Day 4 – Campfire Council: Communication, Conflict Resolution, & Class Jobs
- “Say It Again” Kindness Challenge
- Affirmation Station (Makes an awesome display!)
- Classroom Job Applications
Day 5 – The Great Campout: Classroom Charter & Celebration
- Letter to My Teacher
- Class Charter Creation
- Mini Classroom “Campout” Celebration
