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!

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. 

Birthday Bash & Cupcake Wars and Secret Agent!

The past two days were Birthday Bash & Cupcake Wars and Secret Agent day! The campers played birthday games and decorated cupcakes on Tuesday. On Wednesday campers played computer games on the CIA and FBI kids' websites. They also made their own secret agent disguises and did a nature scavenger hunt.

Yummy cupcakes!

Playing a game of Math Musical Chairs!

Decorating cupcakes

All gone! Yummy! 

Secret Agent day!

Becoming CIA and FBI agents online

Secret agents! 

The campers went on a secret agent nature scavenger hunt

Some the kids even found baseballs!

Scavenger Hunt outside

Masters of disguise!

Secret agent ID Card

Secret agent Abby! 

Great job!

We are excited for the field trip to the Fort Atkinson pool. Also, please don't forget to bring paper towel rolls for the craft on Friday!

Party in the U.S.A. and Challenge day!

Last week Friday we had Party in the U.S.A. day. The campers wrote about a state they would like to travel to, played a few games, and watched the movie Cars. This week Monday was Challenge day. The campers did a few challenges in the gym and then made straw structures to support different objects that they were given. We also went to the public library and the campers got to sing along with a musician. 

 Through out the summer we are reading the book The Wizard of Oz as a group. We will also be watching the movie and comparing and contrasting the two.

Group reading time on Friday! 

Challenge with cups in the gym.

The campers made straw structures and many of them completed the challenge with flying colors. Here are pictures of the campers creating and testing out their straw creations! 

Library Time!

The campers singing along with the musician at the library.

This Friday the campers will be making a ring toss and we will need paper towel rolls for the craft. Please bring in paper towel rolls. We are excited for this week! 

Recycle Masterpieces and Prairie Kids Club

 The last two days of camp have been a ton of fun! We learned about recycling and had a great time on the field trip to the Prairie Kids Club. 

Wednesday the theme was Recycle Masterpieces. The campers made recycled inventions and made some amazing and useful crafts! Also, we learn about recycling by playing games and answering trivia. Go Green!

Creating recycled inventions.

Eli made an eagle! Great Job! 

Look at these wonderful creations!!

Cleaning up the backyard! 

 Thursday we went on a field trip to the Prairie Kids Club! The Prairie Kids Club had ton of things for the campers to do, such as a blow up obstacle course, a trampoline, and a ton of toys. The campers also got their camp shirts that should be worn every Thursday for our field trips. The campers had a blast!

Showing off our new camp shirts! 

Obstacle course

Hula Hooping! 

Tumbling girls!

Lydia trying out the balance beam!