Activity Suggestions for Group Visits
The Child Life, Education and Creative Arts Therapy Department receives many phone calls from groups who are not sure what types of activities are acceptable or successful with hospitalized children.
We recommend the following activities:
- Scrapbooking
- Journal making
- Stained glass
- Make your own t-shirts, canvas bags, bandanas, pillowcases, hats, etc.
- Sand art
- Tie-dye
- Crochet/knitting
- Mosaic (small tiles) picture frames, boxes
- Window decals
- Beading
- Keychain making
- Sports crafts
- Painting or decorating wooden/ceramic pieces
- Seasonal crafts- spring, summer, fall, winter
Supplies for these activities can be found at arts and crafts stores such as Michael’sTM, PearlTMor A.C. MooreTM. Visiting groups are required to bring all the supplies necessary for the activity they will facilitate. As it is often difficult for staff to identify exactly how many children will participate on any given day, please plan to have enough supplies for approximately 25 children.
If you have any questions about these activities or other craft ideas you may have, please contact the Child Life, Education and Creative Arts Therapy Department at 215-590-2001 or e-mail childlife@email.chop.edu.
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