Required materials: PC, laptop or smartphone with webcam, internet access, toy making supplies (see below) and an imagination.

Youth will need reliable internet access and a webcam in order to participate in the Zoom call. The Zoom link will be provided via email to those who register for the project using the online form.

On August 11th, a couple minutes before 1 pm, simply click on the project link from a phone, laptop or PC. If you have never used Zoom, it will ask you to download the software. It will take a couple of minutes, so plan accordingly as we will start promptly at 1:00 pm. Youth will need to enable their webcam AND microphone so they can interact during the call. Be sure to test the audio capabilities prior to the project, and consider using headphones to avoid distractions. Make sure to have any other materials on hand for the recipes.

During the call, a Team Leader will facilitate an icebreaker, a service-learning activity around animal enrichment, and then give instructions for the project. Youth will get the opportunity to use their imaginations and crafting abilities to create a variety of animal enrichment toys that will be donated to The Virginia Living Museum.

Recap of Supplies:

Computer or laptop with webcam or phone with camera

Internet access

Headphones (optional)

Flour, newspaper, balloons, bowl, cardboard boxes/tubes, card stock, child safe glue, wrapping paper, scissors