Oh my gosh, my oldest dd made it through her week of sleepaway Girl Scout camp. She had a blast! She did high ropes, low ropes, archery, swimming (even in their clothes), canoeing, a slumber party, cookouts, crafts, and even more.
She was a bit homesick during the week - and I missed her dearly, but we survived. It was a great experience for her, and she made some new friends in the process.
June 25, 2012
June 15, 2012
Sleep-away Camps
Oh my gosh, it's happened. My children are getting older! The two oldest children have elected to spend a week at sleep-away camp this summer. A is attending Girl Scout camp for a week. J is attending Boy Scout camp. Mom is excited and apprehensive, and busy shopping for all the equipment needed for camp. Geesh.
I'm amazed by how different the camp amenities are set-up. Girl Scout camp is a bit more rustic than the Boy Scout camp. Girl Scout camp - latrines, only one shower house, family-style meals. Boy Scout camp - flushing toilets near every campsite, many showers (thank goodness - it would be a very stinky week otherwise), cafeteria-style meals.
Boy Scout camp focuses on Merit Badges. Girl Scout camp focuses on fun, girl-togetherness time.
It will definitely be a learning experience for all of us this summer. I'll let you know how we survive!
I'm amazed by how different the camp amenities are set-up. Girl Scout camp is a bit more rustic than the Boy Scout camp. Girl Scout camp - latrines, only one shower house, family-style meals. Boy Scout camp - flushing toilets near every campsite, many showers (thank goodness - it would be a very stinky week otherwise), cafeteria-style meals.
Boy Scout camp focuses on Merit Badges. Girl Scout camp focuses on fun, girl-togetherness time.
It will definitely be a learning experience for all of us this summer. I'll let you know how we survive!
Fourth of July Poster Contest for Children
A Journey Through Learning Lapbooks is offering a Fourth of July patriotic poster contest for children aged preschool through 12th grade (with age categories). The posters can be digital or hand-crafted. The contest begins now, and all entries must be in by June 30, 2012. There are prizes available. Every child who enters will receive a free instant download of a lapbook from A Journey Through Learning Lapbooks.
Have your children start thinking patriotic and enter today!
Patriotic Poster Contest
Have your children start thinking patriotic and enter today!
Patriotic Poster Contest
May 24, 2012
Quote of the Day
Quote of the day...
"Most people, most of the time, learn most of what they know about science and technology outside of school." -National Science Foundation
Do you agree with this or not? Let me know what you think.
Enjoy!
"Most people, most of the time, learn most of what they know about science and technology outside of school." -National Science Foundation
Do you agree with this or not? Let me know what you think.
Enjoy!
April 18, 2012
Convention Time!
It's time for the Great Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati this weekend. Fun times, great speakers, the opportunity to peruse materials hands-on in the vendor hall, many homeschool families, I love it!
This is the one event I've attended every year since I began homeschooling my children. I find it to be so helpful for re-inspiring me, listening to great, upbeat speakers, and finding a better way to engage my children.
After the convention comes planning time - stay tuned!
Enjoy the journey.
This is the one event I've attended every year since I began homeschooling my children. I find it to be so helpful for re-inspiring me, listening to great, upbeat speakers, and finding a better way to engage my children.
After the convention comes planning time - stay tuned!
Enjoy the journey.
Math tips
I'm sharing some of our favorite math tips over at Hope Homeschool Consulting today - check it out!
March 31, 2012
Quote of the day
I love the wisdom of Yoda - this is my mantra for today.
"Do or do not; there is no try." >> Yoda
"Do or do not; there is no try." >> Yoda
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