Scavenger Hunt @Home

For this last scavenger hunt of Build Strong @Home, we are going to call for “Weird” things. Here is your list: Dryer Lint Popsicle Sticks Soda Can Tab An item that starts with P picture of your BFF Movie with animals in it department store bag a pen with a business on it a straw a dictionary a pink eraser a gift card to a restaurant a mask of any kind library card ice cream scooper something with 2019 on it can of beans piece of chalk piece of hard candy something heart-shaped someone’s bathing suit bottle of sunscreen a map a hardback cookbook a sponge a key without a …

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Overnights @Home – Wildlife Calls

Another week means another opportunity to get out and enjoy the nature that surrounds you! This week we want to talk about wildlife. Here is a great video from our Environmental Education Coordinator – Emily Fonti on wildlife hikes. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuW9rWDSXk4&w=560&h=315] To help you attract more wildlife you can learn how to do wildlife calls. Here are some resources to learn how: Barefoot Bushcraft – Loon Call Instructables – Bird Call Hands Send us photos of the wildlife you find at buildstronghome@frostvalley.org!

Friendship Bracelets @Home

Welcome to Week 4 of Build Strong @Home! To get our week started we wanted to have another day of Arts & Crafts! What is camp without friendship bracelets?! Here are some links to get you started on making some friendship bracelets at home: The Spruce Crafts Purlsoho The Stripe You can get a friendship bracelet making kit here Send us photos or videos of your bracelets by emailing buildstronghome@frostvalley.org

Session 3 Reflection

Our third week of Build Strong @Home has come to end. We hope you enjoyed some time in nature this week and sent us in your Pet Challenges! We are having a great time interacting with you in Live Hangouts and viewing your videos and photos. Keep sending us your summer adventures! This week’s reflection is about learning to love yourself. Here is the prompt below: What is the compliment you most want to receive from others and why?    If you are willing, share your experiences with us by emailing buildstronghome@frostvalley.org

Overnights @Home

No matter where you live you can bring a camp overnight into your home. It might not feel the same as sleeping outside, under the stars, but you can still make long-lasting memories right from your own living room. If you are able, check out our campfire video to help you build that perfect campfire OUTSIDE and with the help of a trusted adult. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQWIRlZ4I9U&w=560&h=315] For those of you who can’t “camp” outside, here are some great tips from Pretty Providence on how to build a perfect blanket fort. https://prettyprovidence.com/how-to-build-blanket-fort-tips-tricks/ Another resource is from Real Simple.  https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/family/kids-parenting/blanket-fort   Send us photos of your indoor camping adventures at buildstronghome@frostvalley.org Happy …

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