As the first day of summer rolls in and schools let out, it’s time to bring on the sunshine, laughter, and of course—summer fun for kids! Whether you’re running a summer camp, planning summer classroom activities, or organizing backyard art projects at home, Kwik Stix paint sticks make mess-free summer crafts a breeze for large groups.
These vibrant, quick-drying paint sticks don’t require water, brushes, or smocks, making them perfect for easy crafts for busy moms, teachers, and camp counselors alike.
Planning activities for a full classroom or camp group? Kwik Stix are available in bulk class packs, making them a cost-effective and convenient choice for teachers, camp directors, and anyone managing large groups of kids. With multiple sticks of each color, everyone gets a chance to create without waiting or sharing supplies. Whether you’re stocking up for the summer season or prepping for a whole month of summer crafts for kids, these larger packs make mess-free summer crafts more accessible and efficient.
Check out all available Kwik Stix Class Packs HERE!
🎨 Why Kwik Stix Are Perfect for Summer Camps
When planning crafts for summer camps, you need supplies that are:
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Fast-drying (no waiting for messy paint to dry)
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Easy to distribute in large quantities
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Low mess and kid-friendly
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Safe for use indoors or outdoors
That’s where Kwik Stix shine. Perfect for screen-free summer activities, these solid tempera paint sticks work on paper, wood, cardboard, rocks, shells, and more—ideal for kids summer art projects and DIY summer crafts of all kinds.
5 Creative Summer Activities with Kwik Stix for Large Groups
1. Outdoor Mural Wall
Set up large butcher paper or cardboard against a fence for a backyard art project. Have campers team up to create a mural themed around summer vacation ideas for kids—think beaches, rainbows, and favorite summer foods. Great for art projects outside!
2. Patriotic Windsocks
Perfect for Fourth of July, have kids decorate strips of paper in red, white, and blue with Kwik Stix, then tape streamers to the bottom and hang them from tree branches.
3. Seashell & Rock Painting
A classic for beach-themed days! Use Kwik Stix to decorate collected seashells or smooth stones for seashell crafts for kids. No drying racks needed—Kwik Stix dry in just 90 seconds!
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4. Popsicle Stick Picture Frames
Combine craft sticks and Kwik Stix for colorful frames. Add camp photos or drawings for a keepsake kids will treasure long after summer break activities end.
5. Sunset Silhouettes
Distribute cardstock and have campers paint a sunset background using warm-toned Kwik Stix. Once dry, overlay black paper silhouettes (palms, campers, tents) for a dramatic finish.
🎒 Packing Art into Your Summer Bucket List
These projects check all the boxes for your summer bucket list for kids: creative, screen-free, and super fun. Whether you're hosting a full-scale camp or just looking for ways to bring summer fun at home, Kwik Stix simplify group crafting without compromising on creativity.
Perfect for end of school year activities, summer season celebrations, and even rainy days indoors, Kwik Stix are the go-to tool for vibrant, expressive, and easy summer crafts that keep kids engaged.
Calling All Teachers and Camp Leaders!
Looking to integrate summer learning fun into your program? Use Kwik Stix to:
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Decorate name tags
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Create group banners
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Make daily reflection journals more colorful
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Turn ordinary camp moments into lasting art
When you need reliable, mess-free crafts for summer camps, Kwik Stix offer an all-in-one solution for creative summer activities that kids (and adults!) love. So whether it’s your first week of camp or the final day of school, bring on the colors, creativity, and fun of summer—with no paintbrushes or cleanup required.