WinShape Camps Guide to Costumes 🎃

It’s that time of year when everyone’s on the hunt for the perfect costume for October 31st. Who doesn’t enjoy dressing up, watching movies, and indulging in candy with family and friends? Whether you’re a last-minute improviser or a Starbucks apple-crisp macchiato-inspired planner, we’ve got ideas for you!

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🎨 Easy Last-Minute Costumes

👯 Group Costumes

👑 Classic Characters

😂 Funny Costumes & Camp-Favorites

Easy Last-Minute Costumes

Need a costume fast? These ideas can be pulled together with items you may already have in your closet, a quick trip to a thrift store, or a little crafty-creativity. They’re simple, fun, and proof that you don’t need weeks of planning to have a memorable fit!

1. Tacky Prom

Stand by… starting route to Goodwill. 👗✨

2.”Don’t Dress As Something, Dress As EVERYTHING”

Kid: “Mom, I have NOTHING to wear.” Mom: “Have you seen your closet?” 

3. Pick a Decade and Get Groovy

Pick a decade, any decade! (Odds are, you have something in your closet that the kids see as “Retro”)✌️

4. The Red, White, and Blue

Proudly rep the stars and stripes! Grab your July 4th gear and some face paint – you’ll be good to go! 🇺🇸

5. The Slumber Party Pro

Don’t sleep on this fit. If there’s a prize for the coziest costume, you’ll be SURE to win. 💤

6. “I Didn’t Have a Costume So I Wrote It On This Piece of Paper”

Hey, it’s called improvising. 🗒️

7. Older and Wiser

They say that wisdom comes with age. Dress as an older & wiser version of yourself and tell stories all night about the good ole days! 👵🍬

8. Invisible

Is it just me, or is this there no one in this picture?… This is a SUPER simple family fit that will have you hiding in plain sight! 

9. The Scholar

If you’ve got a book that you just can’t put down for the evening, this is a pretty good excuse.📚

Group Costumes

Everything is more fun with friends, and costumes are no exception! Whether you’ve got a duo, a small group, or an entire crew, these themed outfits make it easy to coordinate and create a memorable look together.

11. Waving Inflatable Man and A Used Car Salesman

Attention shoppers! Pair a bright inflatable tube-man suit with your best sales pitch for a duo that’s guaranteed to turn heads. Bonus points if you spend the evening advertising “the deal of a lifetime!”

12. Three Little Piggies (and The Big Bad Wolf)

And the pig said, “Not by the hair of my chinny-chin-chin!” 

13. The Mario Bros Clan

“Let’s-a go!” Need ideas for a group costume. Look no further than, “a-me, Mario!”

14. Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs

Got a party of 8? Get your whole squad together with this enchanted and musical group costume. 👗⛏️

16. The Avengers

Gather your group and save the world in one night! Captain America, Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, Hulk…we love them all.

17. Willy Wonka (and Friends)

While Willy might be the main character, there are plenty of Wonka characters to get the whole group involved!

18. The Breakfast of Champions

Talk about a ‘stacked’ duo! Dress up as pancakes and syrup for a perfectly sweet pair that’s sure to flip some smiles. 🥞🍁

19. Carnival Chaos

It could be as as simple as glueing pom-poms to a t-shirt! But you could also dress as a whole host of carnival characters! From a trapezest to a juggler, you’re sure to create smiles with this playful group idea! 🎪 🎠

Character Costumes

Step into a story and become one of your favorite characters for a night. From classic children’s books to legendary heroes, these costumes bring familiar faces to life and are always crowd-pleasers.

20. The Lego Man

Ok, this one is a bit tough unless you buy the outfit ahead of time, but hey, who doesn’t love Legos?! 

22. Robinhood

Steal the spotlight, not the candy! Grab a green outfit, a toy bow and arrow, and your best hero pose to become the legendary outlaw of Sherwood Forest.

23. The World’s Friendliest Snowman ⛄

“I wanna build a snowman!” Just “let it go” and trick-or-treat the night away. Maybe even dish out some warm hugs like our friend Olaf.

24. “I Present to You, a Princess.” 👑

Rule the night in royal style! ✨

25. King Arthur

Gather your knights and prepare for adventure! A cardboard sword, a homemade crown, and a royal attitude are all you need to bring this legendary king to life.

26. The Rainbow Fish

Shine bright as The Rainbow Fish! Just like in the beloved children’s book, you can share your sparkle (and maybe a few treats) as you swim from house to house. 🐠✨

27. “May the Force Be With You”

Whether you’re a Jedi, Darth Vader, or somewhere in between, this galactic idea is sure to be a force to be reckoned with. Lightsaber sound effects are highly encouraged!

28. The Pirate

An eye-patch and parrot is a MUST to complete this iconic fit! 🦜

29. Mary Had A Little Lamb

“…its fleece was white as snow.” Grab your whole flock and dress like sheep.

Funny Costumes & Camp Favorites

Some costumes are cool, and some make people laugh the second they see them. These camp-tested favorites are guaranteed to spark conversations, get plenty of photos, and bring a little extra fun to your night!

30. The Shark

“Baby Shark doo, doo, doo-doo, doo-doo” – If there’s one costume at camp that we love the most, it’s a shark suit. 🦈

31. A Herd of Dinosaurs

Why be one dinosaur when you can travel as an entire prehistoric pack? These inflatable suits never fail to create laughs and make every photo instantly better.

32. The Statue of Liberty

Give your night a patriotic twist with this iconic look. All you need is a crown, a torch, a green sheet, and your best “standing perfectly still” skills.

33. Popcorn (extra butter)

Pop into the fun as a bucket of buttery popcorn! This crowd-pleasing fit is sure to be a hit! 🍿

35. Chaos Bear

Go wild as the ‘Chaos Bear’! Show up, make some noise, and spread a little harmless fun—just like we do at camp!

36. The Banana

Go ‘bananas’! This costume is a-peeling and guaranteed to make everyone smile. 

37. The Pickling Pickle

This one’s kind of a ‘big dill’! Go as a pickleball-playing pickle, and you’re guaranteed to ‘score’ some laughs—and maybe a few extra treats.

38. The Master Chef

Aspiring Top Chef? Dress the part and bring along a tray of homemade cookies to share while you trick-or-treat!

39. The Flamin’ Hot Cheetos 🔥

Bring the heat and dress like your favorite spicy snack. (Bonus points for snackin’ on Flamin’ Hot Cheetos throughout the night.)

40. A WinShape Camps Raving Fan (Squad/Club/Tribe)

We may be biased, but decking out in your WinShape Camps swag is always a good way to go. 👍

For even MORE ideas and inspiration, visit our Pinterest board!  🍬 🎃