Year ago, shooting a gun was a rite of passage for boys and BB guns were common. Today, BB guns and bow and arrow sets are pretty much things of …
When it’s okay to shoot a gun: Outdoor Skills Day Read More »
A bike is an independence machine. Give a kid a bike and they have the means to see and do things that they couldn’t do before. Of course, biking is …
Six kids will get a new bike on Thursday. They’re excited and I’m excited. They’ve worked hard at doing service around the Goodman Community Center. They’ve washed windows, picked up …
What could be better than tasting maple sap right from the tree? Not much. What are the chances that John will forget where maple syrup comes from? Not likely. Doing, …
Maple Syrup Magic at MacKenzie: A feast for the senses Read More »
What is fun? Cross Country Skiing What kills fun? Driving a 15-passenger-van full of kids, three of which are fighting in the back. Last week Thursday was the first day …
Q: What kind of tree has no money? A: A Burr Oak. (say it out loud if you don’t get it.) I learned this joke yesterday from a fourth grader …
Prairie Humor: Joke reveals African-American history Read More »
Last Thursday, was the last of our eight week ski lessons at Blackhawk Ski Club. It was a beautiful sunny day in the 30s. Perfect. Molly, the instructor had the …
Cross Country Skiing with Kids: Final Reflection Read More »
