Cathy writes on Aug. 12, 2007:
Christopher and Stephanie have been busy this summer attending various camps.
Christopher and Stephanie on the rocks at Devils Den in Gettysburg National Park
Chris attended the National Young Scholars Program for the 2nd year in Chevy Chase, Md. back in June. He stayed at the National 4-H Conference Center for a week. This is an academic and leadership camp for which he was originally recommended by his 3rd grade teacher. Last year he studied Greek Mythology.
This year it was Crime Solving (CSI). He enjoyed conducting experiments to determine "whodunit" and made new friends as well.
Chris also attended day camp at Cecil Comunity College where he participated in a variety of different "classes." He learned print making, conducted science experiments, and expanded his knowledge of Dragons & Dinosaurs.
No summer would be complete with out Scout camp! Chris attended both day camp, where the theme was "Land of the Pharoahs," and resident camp (at Henson Scout Reservation near Seaford, Del.) where the theme was "Exploring the New World." Besides swimming and crafts, he participated in fishing, games, fire building and camp cooking. His favorite activites were archery and BB shooting.
Stephanie attended Girl Scout day camp at Camp Grove Point near Earleville Md. She chose to be a "Slimy Scientist" for the week. By making various concoctions and doing experiments she earned the Science Try-It badge.
Additionally she participated in swimming, songs and crafts. She even had a sleep over one night complete with a campfire and talent show.
Prior to that camp, Stephanie attended day camp at Fair Hill Nature Center here in Elkton. The theme for her group was "Little Waterworks." They learned about water creatures and water life while they explored many of the nearby streams.
Phew! Add to that piano lessons and a couple of trips to the beach and you can see how the summer has just flown by. Back to school time is right around the corner.
At left are photos from other activities this summer.
Christopher holds the American flag as his Cub Scout pack presents the colors at the start of a Blue Rocks minor league baseball game.
With her Brownie Troop 1179 Stephanie visited a beauty salon for a fancy 'do and a manicure.
Check out the fancy nails!