Site 2 | Fantasy

In the Fantasy site we had an amazing day filled with a variety of fun activities. We started with a delicious snack of Honey Biscuits inspired by Winnie the Pooh. Then, we got creative by making Painted Bead Camp Necklaces, channeling our inner Percy Jackson. For some physical activity, we enjoyed an exciting jousting session reminiscent of King Arthur’s times. Finally, we wrapped up our day with a magical Potions Class, just like in Harry Potter, making play slime to take home.

Books Featured

• Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan

• Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

• The Once and Future King series by T.SH. White

• Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne

SNACK: Winnie the Pooh Grilled Honey Biscuits

Ingredients:

• Buttermilk biscuits

• Honey

• Nonstick spray

• Tin foil

Instructions:

1. Flatten out a buttermilk biscuit and drizzle honey in the center.

2. Roll up the biscuit, sealing the edges to prevent the honey from escaping.

3. Spray a square of tin foil with nonstick spray and wrap the biscuit in it.

4. Grill the wrapped biscuit for 5 minutes on each side.

5. Unwrap and enjoy!

Site 3 | Adventure

The Adventure site was packed with excitement and creativity. We cooled off with refreshing Snow Cones, inspired by Mr. Popper’s Penguins. Our artistic side shone through as we crafted Garden Globes, inspired by The Secret Garden and the Wind in the Willows. We had an exhilarating archery session, reminiscent of The Hunger Games. To top it all off, we delved into STEM with a fun Brush Bots activity, inspired by The Borrowers. It was a fantastic day filled with diverse and engaging activities!

Featured Books:

• Mandy by Julie Andrew Edwards

• Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater

• The Borrowers by Mary Norton

• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

• The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett 

• The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

SNACK: Snow Cones

Ingredients:

• Ice cubes

• Flavored syrup (store-bought or homemade)

• Optional toppings (e.g., fruit slices, sprinkles)

Instructions:

1. Crush the ice, using a blender or by placing in a ziplock bag

2. Crush until the cubes are fine and fluffy

3. Fill a cup with the crushed ice.

4. Drizzle the flavored syrup over the ice.

5. Add any optional toppings you like

6. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing snow cone!

Site 4 | Mysteries

In the Mysteries site we kicked things off with a Mystery Tea Party, inspired by Elona Holmes, which set the tone for our adventure. Our craft activity involved making Morse Code Keychains, just like the clever agents in City Spies. For our physical activity, we embarked on an exciting Geocache Course, channeling our inner Nancy Drew. We wrapped up the day with a challenging Puzzle and Memory Game, inspired by Cam Jansen. It was a day full of mystery, creativity, and exploration!

Books Featured

• Enola Holmes series by Nancy Springer

• City Spies series by James Ponti

• Tomb Raider by Dave Stern

• Cam Jansen series by David A. Adler

Badges Completed

• Brownies are earning their Senses badge

• Juniors their Detective badge

• Cadettes the Special Agent badge.

SNACK: Tea Party Platter

Ingredients:

• Salty - Pretzel crisps, crackers, chips, or similar

• Sweet - Cookies, small pastries or similar

• Healthy - Baby carrots, veggies, ranch dressing or dip

• Drink (mixed from powder)

Instructions:

1. Follow the drink mix instructions to prepare

2. Chill until ready to serve.

3. On a large platter, arrange the salty/crunchy snacks in in separate sections.

4. Add the cookies to the platter

5. Add the veggies to the platter

6. Keep any gluten-free or similar options separate for easy identification.

7. Place the platter in the center of the table for guests to enjoy.

8. Serve the chilled drink glasses or a pitcher alongside the snack platter.

Site 5 | History

In the History site we journeyed through time with a variety of engaging activities.  Our craft session had us building Airplanes, paying homage to the pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart. We then had a snack of Johnny Cakes and made Corn Husk Dolls, inspired by Little House on the Prairie.. For physical activity, we tackled an Obstacle Course, drawing inspiration from the Underground Railroad, Oregon Trail, and I Survived series. We concluded our day with a thrilling STEM activity, launching Water Rockets, inspired by Hidden Figures, Sally Ride, and I Survived. It was a day rich with historical exploration and hands-on fun!

Featured Books

• Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder

• Fly, Girl, Fly! by Nancy Roe Pimm

• Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed, Stasia Burrington

• I Survived! series by Lauran Tarshis

• Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterl

Badges Earned:

• Brownie: Mechanical Engineering (Partial: Fling Flyer Challenge Badge)

SNACK: Johnny Cakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cornmeal

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 1/4 cups boiling water

• Oil or shortening (to grease pan)

Instructions:

1. Mix Ingredients: Combine cornmeal, sugar, and salt.

2. Gradually add boiling water, stirring until smooth.

3. Grease a skillet with oil or shortening.

4. Drop spoonfuls of batter, cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.

Pie Iron Alternative: Grease pie irons instead of a skillet, and cook over a campfire for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally