Camel made from 4 by 8 sheet of cardboard (tri-folded)
We have done a camel in a very simplistic but effective way with a 4 by 8 sheet of cardboard cut in camel shape minus the legs and detailed with chalk. Spray it after chalking with hairspray or clear matte acrylic.
We attached reins to the mouth and added handles on the back side. You can even add fake cloth human legs to the outside if you wish. The two children stand back side and hold the camel by the handles. You can use fabric to make leg cuffs if you want as well.
We tri fold for storing and for making movement different on stage.
Very simple, very storable and you do not need to worry about if it will fit next years children.