Before I go into detail... I want to make it clear, NOTHING about the themes are set yet (except for the theme itself) ... This is a blog for brainstorming ideas for each theme. I will post what I've thought of, and then it's your job to say what you like, dislike, have questions about, and ideas that you have to add. This blog is open to everybody (staff, parents, campers, etc.) so please be aware of that when posting. Staff and Algonquin are welcome to post opinions and ideas about each theme - the more the better!
My ideas for travel week...
-Upon arrival, each camper and gal will make themselves a passport to carry around throughout the week.
-There will be a section that lists places in camp, and in each of those places a stamp, so they can stamp that they went to that place.
-Another section will be trivia questions (about countries, about staff who have visited/lived in other countries, etc.)
-Also, a place where they can keep track of the different activities they do at camp
Upicks - start thinking... because we need lots... about countries you know stuff about! ... Could be making a food from another country, teaching a song or dance, learning a language, etc. An example of this... I have a digeridoo they can try playing and boomerangs to try throwing, and/or if somebody wanted to teach cricket or afl or another sport. There are lots of possibilities here.
Decorations - flags around the lodge
All Camp Idea - Amazing Race around camp incorporating different countries, can get a puzzle piece at each station/place to collect and put in passport.
Okay, so that's the start of my ideas, I will probably post more as you all post your thoughts.
Lastly, at the end of each theme blog, I will post what I am most looking for out of all of you (AKA what I need help for sure with)... For travel week, I need all of you to share your knowledge and resources about countries you know about, most of you will be helping run Upicks, so start thinking of what you would like to do.
I can't wait to hear your ideas! :)
Happy Camping,
Squirrel
What should we make the passports out of? I think it should be something that will last more than a few days. :0)
ReplyDeleteI can help you with germany if you want. Der Fisch etc.
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Hey Squirr, It's Vortex. I'm not sure if the ITs will be at camp this week, but I know that many of us have been traveling, all over. So maybe for a station at CYOA we can teach the campers about the places we've been, or cook some kind of yummy treat, or play a game from that place. !?
ReplyDeleteHey I have an idea... I learned about this at Midstates. There could be a section in the passport for doing green things... like if a counselor catches a camper recycling, or picking up garbage, or composting, or stuff like that, they can get a sticker or something for that too!! Except it would be cool if we did that all summer too... just an idea.
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