Week Five, Activity One - Wish Upon a Real Star - Star Gazing Badge

A calm and dreamy wellbeing activity under the stars.

This activity is part of week five of the Be Happy Summer Camp. By now, children will have earned badges such as the Helper Badge, Self-Love Badge, and Digital Detox Badge, all supporting confidence, connection and wellbeing. Now it's time to slow down, breathe, and look up.

Why not download a star scanning app to make this activity even more special and educational?

About this Resource

Wish Upon a Real Star is a relaxing, screen-free printable activity designed to help children take a moment of calm, reflect on their hopes and dreams, and enjoy the wonder of the night sky. Whether they’re stargazing from the garden, a campsite, or the bedroom window, this gentle activity supports emotional expression and mindfulness.

Features

• Printable star-gazing drawing sheet.

• Guided wish-writing prompt.

• Encouraging bedtime reflection idea.

• 4 helpful top tips for supporting calm stargazing.

• Perfect for children aged 4–11.

Benefits

• Helps children relax and wind down at the end of the day.

• Encourages imagination, hope, and gentle goal-setting.

• Builds emotional vocabulary and self-awareness.

• Creates a meaningful moment of connection with the natural world.

• Supports mindfulness and sleep routines.

Wish Upon a Real Star is a magical printable activity that invites children to pause, dream, and reflect. Through drawing, quiet time, and a written wish, it gently encourages hope, calm and self-awareness, all under the comfort of the night sky. Download now to earn your 9th Summer Camp Badge!