Whole Grain Heroes & Amelia Bedelia – What You Need To Know
July 14, 2010 – 10:31 am
I’m so very impressed with my summer leadership team – they’ve been on time, helpful, and communicative of their interests, needs, and wants. They’re a collaborative group with very different backgrounds and it’s working. Two weeks into the summer camp season with just two to go, I’m wishing I could keep them all together longer. Sigh. Doesn’t it always happen this way?
Back to the subjects du jour: whole grains heroes. Today with Project Alerta, we funcationally discussed the difference between refined grains and whole grains. I read a story with specific buzz words – these words had actions each time they were read in the story. Here’s Ajay putting together the directions in the world’s most beautiful handwriting:
The campers had fun jumping and running around – they have all of that energy I wish I still had. Here they are in motion:
Doesn’t camp look fun?! After the story, we did a taste test with refined grains (Saltine) and whole grains (multi-grain cracker). In general, the campers preferred the whole grains. I was impressed at their knowledge of different types of whole wheat…perhaps I can learn something from them! Did you know that quinoa is a whole grain? Yep – Google that business. It’s true.
Something else I learned today from a rather enthusiastic camper – he asked me what happens in the ballroom where the activity took place. I told him that events (usually fancy) happen here like receptions, speeches, amazing CKUMB kick offs, etc. He said, “Nope! BALL games are played here! Get it? BALLroom? BALL game?” and laughed as hard as a 10 year old can laugh. So, I schooled him on the literally learnings of:
Forever Young,
Chelsea
