Experience Virtual Summer Camp with #CampYouTube

Summer camp may be out of the question in many places this year, but that doesn’t mean the public has lost interest in the concept. In light of this, YouTube has debuted a digital learning experience called #CampYouTube to cater to the needs of families seeking engaging and educational content.

Engaging Content for Kids and Teens

Available now through July 5, #CampYouTube programming features more than 1200 videos tailored to home-bound parents and kids across various camp-oriented categories:

• Arts
• Adventure
• Sports
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
• Snack recipes
• Craft projects
• Virtual field trips
• Campfire talks on important social issues

Adventure and Nature Exploration

On the adventure front, Explore Live Nature Cams offers budding wildlife biologists the chance to observe animals like bald eagles and polar bears. Additionally, the SciGirls take young explorers to a dig site in Utah, where they’ll witness the discovery of ancient Native American artifacts. Courses such as knot-tying will also enhance survival skills, preparing campers for real-life adventures, whether they’re camping, hiking, or boating.

Archaeological Discoveries

Teenagers can explore exciting archaeological content at the American Museum of Natural History. They might have the opportunity to discover dinosaur fossils while learning fieldwork best practices through The Brain Scoop. Younger kids can enjoy creating a backyard tide-pool aquarium or learning how to prepare for a hike.

Creative Arts and Wellness Activities

Arts offerings for teens encompass a variety of subjects, including:

• Art history
• Dance
• Music
• Acting
• Songwriting
• Drawing
• Creative writing

For kids under 14, the Art for Kids Hub encourages creativity using household items, while teaching them art history and various dance moves.

Sports and Fitness for Young Athletes

The program also includes videos focused on sports and wellness, covering areas such as:

• Soccer
• Football
• Baseball
• Yoga
• Meditation and stretching

Additionally, there are youth basketball development camps, organized by the Jr. NBA, tailored by age and skill level, ensuring comprehensive training opportunities.

STEM Learning Opportunities

For aspiring young scientists, the STEM camp includes educational content on:

• Science
• Space exploration
• Coding
• Chemistry

Children can learn to code through Goldieblox and conduct engaging experiments through PBS Kids.

Track Activities and Explore New Content

To keep young learners engaged, participants can use bingo boards to track their completed activities. New subject material will be updated daily on the website, creating an ever-evolving learning experience for campers. For further details, visit Learn@Home and YouTube Kids.