Summer camp in a very unique experience. As a future teacher I absolutely love school, but summer camp has it's own sounds, tastes, smells, sights, and feelings. Camp comes without a catch - there are no grades to earn, assessments to ace, or homework to turn in. We turn off our video games, close the textbooks, and toss the agenda in exchange for unfettered exploration, curiosity, and meaningful connections. Oh, and messes. Lots and lots of messes.
The Friday before camp started, we were able to meet some of our fabulous high-schoolers during counselor orientation. Providing a fun camp experience for 40+ campers would be impossible without them.
T-shirts, tie dye, stained hands, oh my!
Our color-themed scavenger hunt was a great success. Didn't quite make it to the waterfall, but engaged minds don't walk quite as fast as I initially thought.
"Look back, the line of campers never ends!"
Time to apply our findings in an art project.
Our Tuesday science project was egg carton caterpillar planters. Campers were able to plant the wildflower and poppy seeds they learned so much about on our color hike the day before. I think a few campers made carton bunnies... hmmm.
Mysteries of the rainbow scratch paper is revealed. Proper pictures next time, right girls?
These campers are concentrating hard on making their stamps. Hilary provides some helpful tips to getting it just right.
When campers aren't busy watching peahens, catching dragonflies, and observing bees, our front yard tent is a favorite spot for reading, drawing, and eating lunch.
Back inside, campers work hard on their stamps. Stopping to eat lunch is oh so difficult when there is art to be had!
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