[Elderly Care] Summary of Ideas and Recreational Activities Linked to August Events

Handmade planetarium

[Senior Recreation] Rec Artisan Series Part 94: Tanabata Event [DIY Planetarium / Event Rec / Tanabata]

When it comes to major events in July, Tanabata comes to mind, and I think the starry sky is an essential element of its story.

How about trying your hand at a handmade planetarium that evokes the spirit of Tanabata by focusing on the night sky? Instead of projecting onto the ceiling—which would require looking up and could be hard on the body—you can project constellations onto a tabletop.

Simply draw constellations on paper and shine a light on them in a darkened room, and you can create a convincing atmosphere of constellations floating in the night sky.

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Pastel Art: Water Balloons

[Template 03] Let's Draw Water Balloons – Pastel Art | Seniors & Care Facilities | Recreation

In July, as summer gradually hits its stride, you can’t help but crave something cool to take the edge off the heat.

This piece suggests drawing water balloons with pastels—something that feels refreshing while still capturing quintessential summer scenes like festivals.

Cut paper into the shapes you want, layer them over a backing sheet, and apply shaved pastel over the cutouts to create a soft, gentle-colored illustration.

The key is to use bright colors for the water balloons and cool, blue-based tones for the background to evoke a sense of coolness.

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Shooting game

Best bang for your buck! A shooting-gallery game and recreation that will absolutely excite everyone from kids to seniors — how to make the setup and how to play

When it comes to must-have summer events, many people think of festival stalls, and among the classic games there, shooting galleries come to mind.

How about making your own shooting game to try, sharpening your focus on the targets while soaking up the summer atmosphere? The ammo is made by attaching a rubber band to a toilet paper roll core, and you launch it from a plastic wrap core to knock down the targets.

Be mindful of the targets’ size and weight, and enjoy the strategy of choosing which ones to aim for.

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handheld fireworks

A fireworks recreation with all group home residents participating 🎆 A caregiver’s first attempt #short #shorts #fireworks #recreation

Fireworks are one of the things that evoke summertime—the vivid dance of flames really highlights the season’s fun, doesn’t it? Among them, how about enjoying that summer feeling with handheld fireworks you can easily get? Each person holding one and searching for a beautiful angle enhances not only the fun but also your focus on what’s in your hands.

There are many types, each with different ways the sparks appear, so it’s also fun to find your favorite among them.

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Fireworks game

“Fireworks game” to close out the summer. If you’ve had fewer chances to set off or go see fireworks, let’s make a grand display to end the season!

This is a target-throwing game themed around fireworks, an essential summer event, where you colorfully decorate the target.

The target is a hula hoop covered with tape, and you throw colored balls at it to decorate the adhesive side of the tape.

Since you need to throw with enough force for the balls to stick to the tape, the game tests not only your focus on aiming but also your ability to control strength.

You can freely choose the colors of the balls, so think about how you want to create your firework as you throw.

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