Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Don't Forget your Passport and Stars and Stripes

We have had a great start to the week! On Monday, the theme was Don't Forget your Passport and on Tuesday the theme was Stars and Stripes. These are some pictures of what we did during each day. Don't forget to check Shutterfly to see more pictures!

 Monday: Don't Forget your Passport
The campers create their own passport and traveled around the world. The campers went to Australia, Egypt, and Italy.  In Australia the campers played a game called Skippyroo Kangaroo. Then the campers went to Egypt by going to the library and learning about the Library of Alexandria, which is one of the 7 wonders of the world. At the library the campers were able to see many different kinds of amphibians that live around Deerfield. The campers also traveled to Italy and visited Mount Vesuvius. They were able to make their own replica of Mount Vesuvius and watch it erupt. At the end of the day the campers played a fun game called Treasure Hunters. 

Amphibians at the library!

Frog! 

Making Mt. Vesuvius

Eruption! 
Treasure hunters
Tuesday: Stars & Stripes 
The campers began to celebrate the 4th of July by creating a patriotic wind sock, 4th of July math art, and played Alaskan Kickball. The campers were also able to enjoy some time in the computer lab. During reading time the campers read some books of their choice and had group read where counselors read a couple of 4th of July themed stories.
Making U.S.A windsocks
Alaskan Kickball
Creating and Measuring 4th of July scenes 
Chalk U.S.A. flag! 
An amazing chalk creation 
The campers are going on a field trip this Wednesday to the Henry Vilas Zoo (http://www.vilaszoo.org/ ) and the Monona Pool (http://www.mymonona.com/pages/parks_recreation/public_pool/ )
We hope you all have a Happy 4th of July!

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Fort Atkinson Aquatic Center and Carnival Craze!

 On Thursday we went to the Fort Atkinson Aquatic Center and the campers enjoyed every minute of it! The campers went on the slides and some of the older campers jumped off the diving board. They had a great time swimming! Friday's theme was Carnival Craze. The campers created their own ring toss, wrote about their own carnival or festival experience, played at Savannah park, and watched Madagascar 3. It was a wonderful end to the week.

Thursday: Fort Atkinson Aquatic Center
   
Hugs in the pool!

Waiting in line for the diving boards.

Flipping on the diving board.


Sliding down the duck slide!

Cannonball!

Having fun at the pool!


Friday: Carnival Craze!

Writing about their carnival experiences.

Carnival Craze writing.

Playing with their own ring toss!

Creating their ring toss.

Next week is full day camp! The field trip is on Wednesday this week and we do not have camp on Thursday, July 4th.