This summer has been flying by! Here in Region 5 we have gotten a chance to help out and plan so many interactive camps for the kids. During our 4th week in Region 5 we spent time in Plymouth county, helping with the Clover kids day camp and the Mad Science Returns camp. In Woodbury county we had Pop Club at the Moville farmer’s market and Cook This Camp.
At the Clover Kids day camp the students were introduced to a variety of new crafts and activities that gave them a chance to be creative and use their imagination.
The Mad Science Returns camp was for middle school kids that attended the Mad Science 1 camp the previous year. During this camp, the Rising Stars were in charge of building ‘Wiggle Bots’ and making homemade lava lamps. We learned so much about different STEM activities with the kids!
At Cook This Camp, the Rising Stars led students in the kitchen. Students were able to make every meal that day using recipes from the Spend Smart. Eat Smart. website. Towards the end of the camp we were able to have some extra fun in a cake decorating competition judged by the Rising Star interns and the AmeriCorps. The students all loved the friendly competition and of course, being able to eat their cake too.
At the Moville PoP Club, participants got to sample asparagus and plant seeds in egg cartons. We had about 22 participants which was a great turn out for the size of the farmers market.
