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Sizzling Summer Science Activities to Keep Your Kids Learning
I saw a report that said the average child sits in front of a monitor for over seven hours a day. No one wants to spend the summer with the kids in front of the television. Get out, enjoy the sunshine and do a little science. Here are some science activities to do outdoors this summer. Water Conservation in the Garden Backyard and container gardens are popular activities for families who want to save a little money and grow their own food. Garden centers now sell polymers called Water Jelly Crystals. The crystals start out as a small pebble and when soaked in water, absorb the water and grow. Place a handful of Water Jelly Crystals in the dirt under the roots of your plant in gardens or containers. To make a raised garden, we placed cinder blocks over turned up dirt in the garden. Mix a ha...
Healthy summer camps for kids
When I went to summer camp, one of my clearest memories is of the colorful lumps of mashed potatoes: blue, purple, you name it. The bustling mess hall at Camp Pendalouan in Western Michigan was not known for its food. As kids away from home, we didn’t care. We cared more about how not to freeze to death during the morning dip in the lake, and the songs – some on the raunchy side – such as this one about grandpa’s whiskers: “When grandpa goes in swimming, no bathing suit for him, he wraps his whiskers round him, then he plunges in. They’re always in the way, the cows eat them for hay, munch, munch, grandma eats them in her sleep, she thinks she’s eating shredded wheat, they’re always in the way.” At least shredded wheat is kinda healthy (except for the gluten-free among us). These days, tho...
4 Things Every Parent Should Know When Choosing the Right Summer Camp
I have decided this summer my kids are finally ready for camp. With the exception of a church camp I’d attend every summer as a teenager, I never went to camp. But thanks to the Parent Trap, I always held it in the highest esteem–from the outdoor activities, to the campfires and, of course, the mischief. I was sure I’d even run into my long-lost twin sister. Daydream disclaimer: I was the lone girl sandwiched between two brothers. Though my kids have done casual sports and arts camps, I wanted to wait until I felt they were the right age to enroll them in just the right camp. But I still wasn’t sure. I have a lot of great camp/program brochures that come across my desk. The one that made me stop in my tracks was Avid4 Adventure, which offers
Denver Post’s extensive 2012 guide to summer camps!
Summer camp season is once again upon us! We’ve compiled a list of summer camps covering a wide variety of activities, locations and dates. You’ll find everything from hockey to arts and crafts, from martial arts to horseback riding. We’ve separated the lists into day camps, overnight camps and camp organizations that offer both day and night camps. Click the links below to go to each list. Let the summer fun begin! Summer Camps 2012 – Day Camps Part 1 Summer Camps 2012 – Day Camps Part 2 Summer Camps 2012 – Overnight Camps Summer Camps 2012 – Day & Overnight Camps Note: There are literally hundreds of camps from which to choose in Colorado and some are better choices for your child than others. Be sure to read Four Things Every Parent Should K...
Woodward at Copper: The Coolest Summer Camp on Earth
Our boys had a great summer in 2010. Why? Because it was the first summer that they each went to sleepover camp. Although they didn’t go to camp together, they both went to the same freestyle skiing camp: Woodward at Copper. Woodward at Copper is a relatively new, year-round addition to the winter sports offerings at Copper Mountain, Colorado. Opened in 2009, the centerpiece of Woodward at Copper is The Barn, a 19,400 square foot indoor terrain park and training facility. Woodward at Copper provides training in freestyle (park and pipe) skiing and snowboarding for athletes of all levels, from beginner to pro. And while you may be wondering why you should care about summer camp when there is still a lot of snow on the ground, experienced moms will tell you that now is the time to sign...
Summer Camps 2011: Overnight Camps
Mile High Mamas has the biggest, baddest round-up of overnight camps in Colorado. Be sure to use this this search tool to narrow down your options. Also, don’t miss our extensive listing of summer day camps. Academic Treks June-August: College-accredited summer adventures abroad with hands-on learning, community service, cultural exploration and adventure travel. Study includes: marine science, language immersion, environmental studies, wilderness medicine or cultural studies in a real world setting. High school and college credit is offered, as well as internationally recognized certifications. 14-30 day programs in June, July, August in the Caribbean, British Columbia, Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, South Africa, Fiji, China, India and Franc...
Colorado’s biggest, baddest 2011 summer DAY CAMP round-up!
Want to enroll your kids in summer camp but have nowhere to start? This day camp round-up (the largest in Colorado) is searchable by type, location, age and more! Be sure to also check out our extensive overnight camp listing.
It’s Never too Early to Start Thinking About (Sanborn) Camp!
Yep, the kids are back in school, the decorations have been boxed (almost), and the leftovers have all been consumed. Families have returned from epic “vacations” after which most of us needed an additional vacation. By and large, we are all happily settling back into our pre-holiday routines, going strong with our fitness resolutions, and loving the pseudo-quiet of our everyday households. And then we wake up and it is February, a particularly grim wintertime month in my opinion. So it is no surprise that many of us begin to “think summer” during these short, chilly days of winter. Our kids begin to exhibit signs of social and emotional overload—too much school, too much family, too much inside time, “too much EVERYTHING, Mom!” Sigh. Fortunately, summer IS just around the corner—and summe...
Keep your kids reading over the summer
Get your kids reading this summer! As a teacher, mom, and book nerd, I’m always reading something – for me or for someone slightly younger. Click here for my recommendations by age and topic. My favorite “get your child to read trick” is (drum roll please . . . ) let them read in bed. Make it easy and fun by giving them a headlamp! Even my four year old “reads” in bed. Don’t forget to sign your kids up for your library’s Summer Reading Programs. They’ll earn prizes and a free book! Reading builds brain cells, develops imagination and gives kids an activity. (Subsequently giving tired parents a break. . .) It’s win-win. If you need some grown-up book suggestions for yourself – email me or friend me on Goodreads. (Told you I was a book nerd.) Barnes and Noble has a summer reading progr...
Colorado’s overnight summer camp listings 2010
Colorado’s Overnight Camps AAVE — All About Visiting Earth Ages 11-19, coed. Wilderness, leadership, cultural and academic adventures in western U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, Europe, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Thailand, China, Australia and southern Africa. Two-to-six-week sessions. 800-222-3595, aave.com, info@aave Academic Treks Ages 15-19. College-accredited adventures abroad with hands-on learning, community service, cultural exploration and adventure travel. Study includes: marine science, language immersion or cultural studies, gaining a global perspective. High school and college credit is offered. 14-30-day programs in June, July and Aug. 888-833-1908, [email protected] Academy of Law & Leadership Ages 15-18. 10-day residential camp where campers partake in a mock tr...
Colorado’s Summer Day Camp Listings 2010
Summer is around the corner and we’re here to help with Colorado’s most all-inclusive listing of summer day camps. Stay tuned for our overnight camp compilation tomorrow! Academy Adventures June-August: St. Mary’s Academy day camp for ages 5-14. Activities include technology, performing arts, arts and crafts and chess. 4545 S. University Blvd., Englewood, 303-783-6217 Acting Up Summer Style June 15-26: Beginning acting camp for ages 5-6. $116. Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora, 303-739-1973 Advanced Junior Rangers July 22-24: High-adventure camp for ages 13-15, including canoeing, tree climbing, tubing, games. $179. South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, 303-730-1022, sspr.org Advanced Skills Camp June 12-14: Joe Scott University of Denver basketba...
Summer is coming! Read the Denver Post Summer Camp Guide 2010
It might have been a wonderful experience at age 10, hiking or acting or painting and, most important, bonding with a handful of great friends. Or perhaps it was a memorable moment swimming, splashing and laughing with buddies when life’s future seemed as brilliant as the sky overhead. For some camp directors, childhood experiences at summer camp affected them so deeply they moved into the field, often from counselor up the ranks to director. For others, the fact they weren’t able to attend camp was a strong incentive to reach out to kids. We spoke with the directors of five summer camp programs to find out what inspired them to a job that requires long hours, a ton of patience and a whole lot of love. (Photo: Horseback riding is among the activities at YMCA Camp Shady Brook in...
