Family Crafts

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Spark imagination and make lasting memories with family-friendly crafts at Crystal Mountain. With daily to-go kits and scheduled workshops, there’s something for kids (and kids at heart) to enjoy every day of the week. From Build-A-Buddy kits and plush pillows to glitter tattoos and sand art, you’ll find fun, hands-on activities that bring out everyone’s creative side. All crafts are available at the Park at Water’s Edge—just stop by and let the creativity begin.

 

Age Requirement

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Please Note: Parental supervision is required for all children under the age of 12 years old.

Available daily at the Park at Water's Edge

Build-A-Buddy

This kit gives kids the opportunity to create and adopt their very own stuffed animal. Build-A-Buddy kits include a Crystal Mountain logo or Blue Crew t-shirt for your buddy, stuffing, and a birth certificate. Additional wardrobe selections and accessories are also available for purchase. 
Available: Daily To-Go Kits during Park at Water’s Edge hours.
Cost: $30 per kit, $15 per additional outfit. Additional accessories also available for purchase.

Puffy Pillows

Choose from a variety of designs to create your own hand tied plush fleece pillow. 
Available: Daily To-Go Kits during Park at Water's Edge hours.
Cost: $10 per pillow

Summer Crafts

New! Gem Mining

Discover a variety of gems while mining on our new 9 foot flowing water sluice. Sift through the paydirt and uncover a variety of treasures!

Available during operational hours at the Park at Water’s Edge.

Cost: Small Bag - $8, Large Bag - $14

Build-A-Buddy Workshop

Why take your buddy to-go when you can build them here with our helpful staff?

Available from 2:30pm - 4pm

June 14 - August 30 (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays only)

Cost: $30 per kit, $15 per additional outfit, additional accessories also available for purchase.

Puffy Pillow Workshop

Take a seat on a picnic table, tie and stuff your own fleece pillow kit!

Available from 2:30pm - 4pm

June 14 - August 31 (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays only)

Cost: $10 per pillow

Glitter Tattoos

Pick your temporary tattoo design and up to two shimmering colors.

Available 12pm - 1:30pm

June 14 - August 31 (Available Daily)

Cost: $10 per tattoo

Sand Art

Choose between a variety of bottle shapes and sand colors to design your very own.

Available 10am - 11:30am

June 14 - August 30 (Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays only)

Cost: $10 per bottle

Painting Studio

Select from a variety of ceramic items to paint: an owl, piggy bank or flower pot!

Available 10am - 11:30am ​

June 14 - August 30 (Tuesdays and Fridays only)

Cost: $10 per craft

Nature Frames

With wooden frames, create a unique piece of art from items found in nature.

Available 10am - 11:30am ​

June 14 - August 31 (Thursdays and Sundays only)

Cost: $10 per frame

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