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September 01
August 25
It’s a Fiesta!
The SummerQuest students and their families enjoyed a Spanish Fiesta complete with Spanish foods and music. The children presented some facts they had learned about Spanish culture.
August 16
The Safari Olympics
The Primary SummerQuest children celebrated the Safari Olympics. The olympics included many safari themed events such as a zebra obstacle course, eating like giraffes, rhinoceros charge, flamingo balance and giraffe kick.
Stone Soup Circus
The Stone Soup Circus visited the Primary SummerQuest program. Based on the folk tale Stone Soup, the group incorporates their audiences into the show. Their belief is that all can contribute regardless of ability. The children enjoyed participating in the circus activities.
August 09
Dining Out - Spanish Style
Students participating in the “Spanish Immersion” unit of the SummerQuest program enjoyed a Spanish luncheon at Spain 92. The children practiced using the language they’ve been learning as they sampled sopa, Spanish croquettes and other delicacies from Spain. A wonderful time was had by all.
Summer Sing Along
Mr. Mitnick lead the SummerQuest students in a summer sing along. Students and parents enjoyed starting the day in song.
A Visit to Hunter Farms
The Primary children visited our neighbors at Hunter Farms. Alexander was very excited to show off his family farm. The children toured the horse barns, saw the exercise rings and the vans for traveling, learned about cleaning and brushing the horses, and even had the chance to pet a horse.
Wildlife Safari Fieldtrip
The Primary SummerQuest children visited Six Flags’ Wild Safari and Exploration Station. They used disposable cameras, which were given as a gift from Gordan and Mari’s Grandmother, to capture pictures from their tour through the safari park. After the tour the children watched a live animal show and checked out the discovery exhibit at Exploration Station.
July 30
The Science of Flight
SummerQuest students visit the pilot training center at Mercer Airport. The trip was part of their exploration into the miracle of flight.
