05/08/2025
Fun Facts: Silly Socks & Crazy Locks!
At camp, we like to make sure every week feels like a brand new adventure — because when each day is a bit different and full of fun, children stay curious, creative, and excited to get involved. That’s why we build every week around a special theme that brings our activities to life, whether it’s outdoor exploring, space adventures, or crafty creations.
Our Weekly Themes aren’t just for fun (though there’s plenty of that!) — they also give children lots of chances to express themselves, try new things, and grow in confidence, all while having a brilliant time with friends.
Our Silly Locks & Crazy Socks theme (26th - 29th August), is all about celebrating individuality, creativity, and having a good old laugh. Whether it’s mismatched socks, gravity-defying hair, or colourful outfits, we’re encouraging campers to let loose, be playful, and enjoy being wonderfully unique.
And to keep the fun going at home, we’ve put together some quirky, curious, and completely bonkers fun facts to share with your child. They’re perfect for a bit of breakfast table chat, a car journey giggle, or just something to enjoy together at the end of a busy camp day.
Crazy facts to blow your mind!
🧦 Totally Twisted Sock Facts!
- The world’s biggest sock was over 32 feet long — that’s longer than a double-decker bus!
- Back in Ancient Egypt, people wore woollen socks with split toes — ideal for sandals!
- Speaking of Egyptian socks - the oldest known surviving sock was found in Egypt and dates back to between 100 and 350 CE
- Odd Socks day is celebrated each November as part of Anti-Bullying week (we're fully behind that one!)
- The most expensive pair of socks ever sold were made from rare vicuña wool and cost over £2,500 (imagine that one disappearing in the wash!)
💇♀️ Hair-Raising Hair Facts!
- A single strand of hair can hold around 100 grams — that’s about the weight of a large bar of chocolate!
- The human head has around 150,000 strands of hair. Every strand grows at roughly one centimetre a month, making the gross product per head about 10 miles of hair each year.
- Hair is made from keratin, the same protein that makes up rhino horns and feathers.
- The Guinness World Record holder for the longest hair is 2.57 metres (8 ft 5.3 in) - think of the amount of shampoo you'd need for that!
🎨 Famous (and Funky) Hairstyles Through History
- In Ancient Rome, women wore towering hairstyles built up with wool padding and held in place with pins and wire. Think of it as the ancient version of hairspray!
- The iconic beehive hairstyle became popular in the 1960s and could reach up to a foot high. The tallest recorded example was 2.90 metres (9 ft 6.5 in)
- Elvis Presley styled his famous quiff (called a pompadour) using Vaseline. It was slick, shiny, and totally rock ‘n’ roll.
- Queen Elizabeth I rocked bright orange wigs that set fashion trends back in the 1500s. Who said royalty had to play it safe?
🤪 Feeling Inspired?
During Silly Locks & Crazy Socks week, we’re all about celebrating what makes us different — and encouraging every child to show off their style, their ideas, and their wonderfully weird side. Enjoy the extra fun with our Friday Finale and come to camp with silly socks, funky hairstyles, or a one-of-a-kind creation, there’s no limit to the fun when children are given the chance to express themselves.
Thanks for joining in on the fun — we can’t wait to see what next week’s theme brings!
Until then, stay silly!