Summer Tip #8 Make a Vacation Part 2

By Mary Vee

Take a Vacation in Your State

Last week’s post gave ideas how to take a vacation in another country while staying in your own backyard.  This week let’s talk about taking a vacation in your state, province, territory, commonwealth, or governorate.  For space in this post, I will use the word state for all these words: state, province, territory, commonwealth, or any other similar term.

1.       Pick one special place in your state that you would like to visit.  My state has a national park, mountains, desert, a few lakes and rivers.  I will pick “Old Faithful”. 

2.        Go to the library to find a book or video about the place you chose. You could also ask an adult or friend who has been to the place what it is like.  I have been to “Old Faithful”, but I would like to go again.  You can choose a place you’ve already been to, also.

3.           Make a mini version of the place.  Since I picked “Old Faithful” I need to make a geyser.  A geyser can be messy, so I need to make my mini “Old Faithful” in my backyard. To be safe, I will use safety goggles and a paint shirt.  If you choose a messy project, be sure to let your guardian know before getting your ingredients.

 

If I lived in the province of Isle de France where the Eiffel Tower is located. I could make a mini Eiffel Tower using blocks, Popsicle sticks, or maybe toothpicks. If you choose toothpicks, be sure to use the round tip ones.  They will stick together easier.

 

If I lived in the governorate of Cairo where the Pyramids of Giza are. I could make a pyramid shape with cardboard, cover it with glue then sprinkle sand or dirt.  Let the pyramid dry overnight.

4.         Usually when people go on vacations they take pictures or send postcards to friends.  With your guardian’s permission, take a picture of your mini vacation place.  Have someone take a picture of you with your project.  You could email the photo or send copies to family or friends.  If there isn’t a camera available, draw a picture of your project. Be sure to include yourself.  Send copies of your picture of family and friends.

5.          Going on vacation in my own state means I won’t need a passport. 

 

6.         Going on vacation at my home means I get to sleep in my own bed.

Enjoy your vacation!

I'm Bored Tip For the Summer #2

By Mary Vee

Try this unique summer idea:

Make-Mission Trip

Here's how to start:

A mission trip can be held anywhere, even in your backyard!  Pick a place where there are people who need help.  Find a way to meet their need.  As you do, tell them about Jesus.

Where could you go to be a missionary?  Here are some ideas:

a.  Grandparents home:  If your grandparent or other relative lives nearby, ask them if you can help clean their yard, vacuum their floor, read a book to them, go for a walk with them, listen to stories of their youth, tell them stories, wash their dishes, water their garden, or other idea that lets you spend time with them.  While you're there, be sure to tell them about Jesus.

b. Neighbor's home: Ask if you could help with yard work, walk their dog, paint their fence, sweep their sidewalk or perhaps you can think of another idea that let's you help them.  While there, be sure to tell them about Jesus.

c. Local park:  Take garbage bags with you to a local park.  Pick up garbage carefully.  Offer to be a play partner with a child who doesn't have one. While you clean and play, tell those around you about Jesus.

d. Local mission: Offer to volunteer in some way that the mission needs.  Perhaps you could get donations, sweep, sort donations, fold clothes, or serve meals. While helping, tell those around you about Jesus.

What other place could you suggest?  What other way did you think to help others?

One year I went on a mission trip to Honduras.  Yup, that's me in the picture. I traveled with a group of twenty people from different countries up mountain roads to remote villages in need of medicine.  Most of the people on my team were medical people. I wasn't I didn't know what I could do to help.  The leader asked me to teach the children Bible stories while their parents visited with the doctor. It ended up being an fun time.  God can used our skills to show Honduran people He loved them.

Next week we'll talk about how you can talk with people about Jesus.

I'm Bored Tips

By Mary Vee

This week’s I’m bored tip is: Make-a-Camp

Camps are a lot of fun, but sometimes we can’t afford to go. This year, whether you go to camp or not, take a week and “Make-a-Camp”.


IDEAS:

1. WHO-WHAT-WHEN-WHERE: What kind of camp will you make? Is it a family camp, a neighborhood camp, a backyard camp, a family room camp, basement camp, or other kind of camp? Decide when and where to have your camp and who to invite. Get permission from parents and you are good to go!

2. SEND INVITATIONS to campers. Even if you plan a family camp, your parents and siblings need an invitation.

3. DECIDE A DAILY SCHEDULE. Camps usually schedule the same thing at the same time every day: eating, singing, resting, activities, and meeting. What time will your camp start? What would you like for the meals (check with your parent to get your menu approved)

4. EAT IN A DIFFERENT PLACE. Eat outside: on the front porch, in the tree house, under a tree, in a tent, or another creative place.

5. SLEEP IN A DIFFERENT PLACE. Get a sleeping bag, or old blankets and sleep in the living room, in the backyard, in a tent, or another creative place.

6. SING A NEW SONG. Ask the campers what songs they know. If you need, have the campers make up a new song.

7. LEARN SOMETHING NEW. What can campers learn at camp? Would you like to learn about bugs, trees, pirates, animals, music, rocks, dinosaurs, ships, cars, princesses, fashion, horses, castles, or do you have another creative idea?

8. PLAY A NEW GAME. Make up the best game ever. Pretend campers are bugs, pirates, sailors on a ship in the high seas, or play hide and seek in a make-believe castle.

9. WRITE A LETTER HOME. Yes, even with your Make-a-Camp, you can write a letter home. Imagine how your family will smile when they find a letter from you telling them about your week at camp.

10. JOURNAL. This will be a very special week full of great memories. Jot down what happens to help your remember

11. TIME WITH GOD. Have campers spend at least ten minutes together learning about God. Each one could tell their favorite Bible story or Bible verse, or something God has done for them. Prayer time could give campers a chance to share needs they have.

WITH YOUR GREAT IMAGINATION YOU CAN HAVE A SUPER WEEK AT CAMP!