Educationsense Camp

The idea of the virtual Camp was that a member of your family checked to see what we were up to each day, and then you worked out something similar you could do together at home. Each day, I suggested some adapted activities you might want to try out with your family and friends. If you see something you like now, why not give it a go!

Sunday

9-10am	At the Camp: Reiki and Relaxation with Wendy At Home: Take 20 minutes for yourself. Lie down with some relaxing music and imagine yourself on a beach, listening to the waves, and feel the warm sunshine relaxing every muscle in your body. Ah, bliss...
10-11am	At the Camp: Morning Meeting At Home: Why not have a family meeting to discuss what you're all going to do today?
11am-12pm	At the Camp: First Aid Demonstration with Maria At Home: One major criticism I have of schools is that you are not properly instructed on first aid matters and, indeed, how you might actually save someone's life if you act quickly and responsibly. Talk to your family about attending a first aid course together
11am-1pm	At the Camp: Negotiation with Wendy At Home: From dealing with the LEA and asking a store manager for your money back, to deciding who will make the tea and put the rubbish out, try role playing different scenarios with other members of your family. Make sure everyone has a chance to be the 'difficult party'!
1-4pm	At the Camp: Craft Market At Home: Roll up! Roll up! Got anything to sell? Why not round it all up and make a few pounds at your local car boot sale this weekend?
2-4pm	At the Camp: Craft Activities with Jenna At Home: Jenna will be making a traditional Mexican handicraft called "Eyes of God". There is a wealth of things to make on the Internet. You could look for something with a search engine, or come up with your own ideas from scratch.
3-5pm	At the Camp: Treasure Hunt with Helen and Annie At Home: Split up into two teams. Each team hides some 'treasure' and makes a map. Then, swap maps and see who can find the other team's treasure first!
4-5pm	At the Camp: Communal Meal At Home: Fancy a barbecue? Why not invite some friends over, or arrange to have the meal at their house if they have a larger garden? Yum!
7-8pm	At the Camp: Story Time At Home: Read a story to your children or, better still make one up between you. If the inspiration doesn't come, remember a great day you had together, or talk about life when they were babies.
8pm onwards	At the Camp: Home Educators Entertain! At Home: When was the last time you showed your children how talented you are? Whether you play the bagpipes, or can touch the end of your nose with your tongue, get everyone up on their feet for a night to remember!

Virtual Telegrams sent from those at home, to the campers in Magicland.

The attendees were able to send virtual Postcards from the real Camp to those joining us on the website from home. Did they Wish You Were Here, or Wish They Were With You?!!

Sit down with a cup of herbal tea and read Sunday's edition of The Magicland Gazette, our Camp newsletter. It may be old news, but it's no fish and chips wrapper!

Take a look at the pictures in The Gallery. Nearly all of them were taken by the younger members of our community.

A member of the public came to the gate and read our poster, which explains that we are home educators running a camp together. He turned to Wendy and said:

"So none of your children go to school? How do they get to socialise?"

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