A glimpse of new staff...

Lauren Bobourka- is a student at Elmhurst college working on her bachelors of education. She is on the Dean's list, and looks forward to graduating in 2010 and getting to teach. She described herself as bubbly and creative. In her career of working with students she has observed and taught in grades 2-5. My favorite part of the interview was what she picked as her super power. She chose mood alteration. It tells me that she is the kind of person who when the team is down she will do what she can to lift their spirits and keep us moving forward. Lauren, I know we are excited to have you on staff - Thanks, Mr. Craig

Art at camp...

I promised in my last post about the different focus areas to discuss art. Well, here I go. I love art it is something I do for fun and enjoyment. The great thing about camp is that I am pretty sure art had never not been a part of camp. Whether you are drawing with kids or creating something special for a display or decorate the camp it is all over the place. This summer I hope that we can use all of our talents and explore drawing, painting, sculpting and many other art forms. I guess what I am saying about art is that it is an open palette. A carte blanch, but I know it will be fun. Thanks and I'll see you in camp. (original art by Mr. Craig)

A glimpse at new staff...

Viki Saudauskis- Is a certified teacher who earned her degree from National Louis in Lisle, IL. She enjoys Nature & travel and described herself as loving and compassionate. I think the most one fun thing about Viki is that when I asked her what super power she could have if she had one? She told me she would want to have telepathy and /or X-ray vision both of which she said she would use to see what was really going on inside of someone to help keep them emotionally and physically healthy. Well, I know I am happy to have her, and I know she is looking forward to seeing you in camp.

Week #4 Creepy Crawlers/Bugs

I always get so excited about this week. It is a chance to get outside and learn about all the things under our feet, in the air, and in the water, and and and... Let's be honest with our selves most of us think bugs are pretty gross, but in truth they are amazing. Their adaptability and different shapes and forms have inspired scientists to create new inventions, artists to create, and of course Musicians to sing and play. Without them as part of our world we would be in big trouble, and those are just some of the things that we will be talking about. On top of it all we have DaVinci's own Mr. Allen coming to help us conduct our buggy studies. See you in camp.