Saturday, August 17, 2013

American Heritage Girl Camp

Elyana earned her fishing badge and Mikayla earned her archery and Art History badge. I taught the art badge. I did 6 different 45 minute sessions: God was the first artist (after all the bible uses the word "created" in Genesis, self-esteem and how to draw faces (we are created by God and are all unique), Van Gogh, Impressionism techniques, and a few art hikes with sketch boards.

Both girls had great times fishing, swimming, hiking, and playing games. (Grandparents, I know of a great Christmas present for the girls...some inexpensive fishing poles! I greatly enjoyed it as well.) The night Elyana came to camp, the girls older than Mikayla's group were earning their Toys and Games badge and put together a fun carnival for Elyana's group.



Mikayla made a new friend!


Mikayla playing Kick the Can.


Canoeing with Mikayla



Mikayla doing a water color picture after a lesson on impressionism.


Fishing!





Mrs. Gisi (our AHG head coordinator) teaching Elyana's group fishing terms.

Playing at the carnival.





Elyana got to participate in a skit on how to dress appropriately for fishing.

Snack Time!


There were plenty of older girls who stayed to help teach and encourage the younger girls. I often found them giving Elyana piggy back rides.

Playing on the obstacle course.

Monarch catepillar near the lake we were fishing at.



My friend, Michelle lent Elyana a fishing pole and was giving her tips.

We saw lots of frogs at the lake.

After having tons of fish nibble her worm off, she finally caught one!

My brave Elyana even wanted to learn how to throw the fish back in.

I created the craft for Elyana's group. I used plaster of paris with an IKEA fish ice cube tray. Glued on a magnet.

The girls learning about the different kinds and colors of fish and their parts before painting.



Snack time with fish cupcakes made by the older girls.

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