Make Shadow Animals with a Flashlight

Making shadow animals at camp is a blast.  This game is so easy anyone can do it.  The only thing you need is a dark cabin or tent, a flashlight and creativity.  Before your next camping trip, think of some animals and other off the wall creatures and practice making them come to life.  At the next camping trip, your animal making skills will be the life of the party!   Here are some examples to get you started.

To make a bird, shine your flashlight on a wall.  Hold your hands in front it with your palms up. Cross your writs and hook your thumbs to each other.  Keep your fingers together and make the bird “fly” by moving them back and forth.  Do not move your wrist, just your fingers.

Make a swan by holding your arm up in front of your flashlight.  Wear a short sleeve shirt so your arm makes a smooth “line”.  Keep your arm straight up and down because this will be the swan’s long neck. Bend your wrist.  Your wrist will be the swan’s head. Use your fingers to make the swan’s beak.