http://www.artresourcecenter.org
Flowers made from soda cans or water bottles is just one way to open your mind and think outside the box.
You can find the Art Resource Center on line or on Facebook for class updates and shop hours.
Wednesday, 11 June 2014
Art Resource Center
The Art Resource Center is a wonderful place in Tempe meant to help schools, scout groups, church groups come for free art supplies. They also provide, for a small fee, art classes. My daughter and I have taken three so far. - tin can art, book sculpting, custom planter making painting.
http://www.artresourcecenter.org
Flowers made from soda cans or water bottles is just one way to open your mind and think outside the box.
Custom planter making
Painting shoes, gloves or even t-shirts is a great group activity. Using everyday objects is a good way to re - use and recycle everyday objects.
Book sculpting has been around for decades and can give new life and use to old books.
You can find the Art Resource Center on line or on Facebook for class updates and shop hours.
http://www.artresourcecenter.org
Flowers made from soda cans or water bottles is just one way to open your mind and think outside the box.
You can find the Art Resource Center on line or on Facebook for class updates and shop hours.
Saturday, 7 June 2014
Circle 6 Glass Blowing Studio
My daughter loves to be creative. She paints, sketches, sews, crochets etc.. So I thought glass blowing at Circle 6 would be a great experience. I was right. She loved it. My daughter is 11 but I would have been comfortable taking her when she was younger had I known about this great place.
Katie has always been quite mature, so use your judgement when thinking about coming here because it is an active glass working shop. It is safe and they actually do scout groups and parties.
The shop artists and master glassblowers were so very nice and treated her like one of the adults, which only helped her confidence and has her begging to go back. While they teach you the art of glassblowing they also teach you about the tools of the trade and some of the specialized terminology.
First we chose what type of piece you want to create, then select the colors, then grabbed our blob of melted glass and took it to the larger oven. Once the glass is viscous enough to work we sit and blow the glass and then shape it using large tweezers.
All in all it is about 2 hours of great mother and daughter bonding. It takes 2 days for your peices to cure and cool. Once they are ready you pick them up from the studio where you see many beautiful works of art.
Check out GROUPON and the website to book your classes. You will not be dissapointed.
http://www.circle6studios.com
Katie has always been quite mature, so use your judgement when thinking about coming here because it is an active glass working shop. It is safe and they actually do scout groups and parties.
The shop artists and master glassblowers were so very nice and treated her like one of the adults, which only helped her confidence and has her begging to go back. While they teach you the art of glassblowing they also teach you about the tools of the trade and some of the specialized terminology.
First we chose what type of piece you want to create, then select the colors, then grabbed our blob of melted glass and took it to the larger oven. Once the glass is viscous enough to work we sit and blow the glass and then shape it using large tweezers.
All in all it is about 2 hours of great mother and daughter bonding. It takes 2 days for your peices to cure and cool. Once they are ready you pick them up from the studio where you see many beautiful works of art.
Check out GROUPON and the website to book your classes. You will not be dissapointed.
http://www.circle6studios.com
Girl Scout Coca Cola Bottling Factory Tour
Last week I arranged a tour of the Coca Cola bottling facility located on Elliot and I-10. I have been driving past it for many years and finally I felt my girls were old enough to go in. There is a strict dress code (important to follow) and age limit. The staff and guides could not have been nicer or more helpful and answered all of the questions thrown at them.
For an hour and a half we saw people and robots handling and packaging bottles and cans of soda. Sadly pictures are not allowed inside. It was a glimpse into Laverne and Shirley's world (...yes they bottled beer and drank Pepsi, but work with me here...) and something everyone enjoyed.
This was certainly a S.T.E.M field trip because of the science and technology needed to keep the plant running and process the amount of cans and bottle they produce every day. I am now working on getting a tour of the plant where they make the bottles and cans.
http://www.worldofcoca-cola.com/coca-cola-facts/coca-cola-history/
Tuesday, 27 May 2014
Girl Scout St Mary's Food Bank
Two weeks ago I took my daughter to "work" a three hour shift at St Mary's Food Bank. The Girl Scouts set up this day of service but I am sure that we will go back on our own to volunteer.
The morning started with a short film about the history of St Mary's. Did you know that St Mary's was started in 1967 and is the worlds first food bank? Today, St. Mary’s Food Bank is one of the largest food banks in the United States. We were then instructed on safety and taken to the back to sort food items.
All the food that is donated in those large boxes at grocery stores etc..are taken to St Mary's to be sorted into Emergency Food Boxes. It is a huge undertaking, My daughter helped to sort 5,223 pounds of food.
It is shocking when you realize the amount of hunger here in Arizona.
Currently nearly 1 in 3 children, 1 in 5 Arizonans, and 1 in 7 seniors in Arizona live in poverty.
When looking for a field trip or adventure or just a way to pass the afternoon. Please consider looking for an opportunity to volunteer.
http://www.firstfoodbank.org
Monday, 21 April 2014
Maricopa County Teen Leadership Experience
Last year I discovered a wonderful FREE, self-directed, self-paced leadership program for my 12 yr old.
In this program he really enjoyed volunteering at Teen Court. By attending a session of Teen Court, participants can learn about the juvenile
justice system, Restorative Justice, and the kinds of consequences used in
Juvenile Court. As part of this experience, participants will participate in real
Teen Court hearings.
He learned back-office skills at the Gilbert Career Center, worked animal control at the Maricopa Humane Society and took tours of different County organizations. The Maricopa Elections Department was one of my favorites.
The main purpose of the MCLE program is to expose teenagers to different aspects of local government and community services. The program runs June and July and teens are expected to volunteer at least 10 hours of service among the various areas of the program. At the end of the program the teens are recognized with a small celebration and certificates of completion.
Registration is now open. Follow the link, register for a orientation date/time, and watch your child enjoy the summer in a whole new way.
http://myhsd.maricopa.gov/mcle.aspx
Participants must be
between the ages of 12-17 years old and reside in Maricopa County. Participants are
responsible for their own transportation to and from selected activities.
He learned back-office skills at the Gilbert Career Center, worked animal control at the Maricopa Humane Society and took tours of different County organizations. The Maricopa Elections Department was one of my favorites.
The main purpose of the MCLE program is to expose teenagers to different aspects of local government and community services. The program runs June and July and teens are expected to volunteer at least 10 hours of service among the various areas of the program. At the end of the program the teens are recognized with a small celebration and certificates of completion.
Registration is now open. Follow the link, register for a orientation date/time, and watch your child enjoy the summer in a whole new way.
http://myhsd.maricopa.gov/mcle.aspx
Thursday, 17 April 2014
Girl Scout G.E.A.R Day
There is a little known website called Eventbrite. While searching thru here you can find free and fee based events throughout the state. Yes, there is even an app for it on your iPhone.
I found G.E.A.R Day @ ASU. Girl Scouts for Engineering Awareness and Retention.
It is a free yearly event and the girls each received a patch, a t-shirt and lunch. Female ASU students from many different fields in engineering came in talked to the girls about real world everyday examples of how engineers impact the world. Then they broke into groups and built solar cars, trebuchets, rubber band air planes, hydraulic lifts and more.
My daughter has always wanted to be a veterinarian specifically working with elephants. After this she is now thinking of a career in engineering that helps animals.
Engineering medical equipment and life support systems for animals is a big field for engineers. Business Insider reported that in 2011, Americans spent $48.3 billion on their pets. Pet care is a booming industry and a great field for engineers that want to help both small and large animals.
In zoos, engineers are responsible for building new exhibits for endangered or rare animals such as a tiger. They ensure the animal is happy in its new home, that the animal cannot escape from its habitat and that the guests have a nice viewing area without encroaching on the Tiger’s personal space. To do this, engineers need information such as how high a tiger jumps, what’s the perfect climate and do tigers like other tigers. Once the information is compiled, they can design an exhibit that will keep the tiger safe, healthy and happy.
Architects usually design the face/aesthetics of the zoo but engineers are required to keep the animals alive and healthy. Engineers who work for zoos are called life support engineers and are usually educated in architectural, civil, chemical, biomedical, environmental and mechanical engineering. The work is similar to designing building systems but the equipment used in a zoo is unusual. Engineers usually have to go to special training, and it’s important to keep up with the changes in the industry. Not only do engineers have to research and design the perfect type of environment for each animal, they also have to keep the zoo visitors entertained by creating something that is aesthetically pleasing. Zoos spend money to obtain new animals and build exhibits in order to attract more guests and stay in business.
When looking for different ideas to open your child's mind, step outside the box. Look to all the many websites and free events your city has to offer. Often calling a business can open the door to a tour that is not normally found thru your scouting or school website.
(List source http://www.engineering.com/Jobs/JobArticles/ArticleID/4604/Engineering-Careers-for-Animal-Lovers.aspx)
I found G.E.A.R Day @ ASU. Girl Scouts for Engineering Awareness and Retention.
It is a free yearly event and the girls each received a patch, a t-shirt and lunch. Female ASU students from many different fields in engineering came in talked to the girls about real world everyday examples of how engineers impact the world. Then they broke into groups and built solar cars, trebuchets, rubber band air planes, hydraulic lifts and more.
My daughter has always wanted to be a veterinarian specifically working with elephants. After this she is now thinking of a career in engineering that helps animals.
Engineering medical equipment and life support systems for animals is a big field for engineers. Business Insider reported that in 2011, Americans spent $48.3 billion on their pets. Pet care is a booming industry and a great field for engineers that want to help both small and large animals.
In zoos, engineers are responsible for building new exhibits for endangered or rare animals such as a tiger. They ensure the animal is happy in its new home, that the animal cannot escape from its habitat and that the guests have a nice viewing area without encroaching on the Tiger’s personal space. To do this, engineers need information such as how high a tiger jumps, what’s the perfect climate and do tigers like other tigers. Once the information is compiled, they can design an exhibit that will keep the tiger safe, healthy and happy.
Architects usually design the face/aesthetics of the zoo but engineers are required to keep the animals alive and healthy. Engineers who work for zoos are called life support engineers and are usually educated in architectural, civil, chemical, biomedical, environmental and mechanical engineering. The work is similar to designing building systems but the equipment used in a zoo is unusual. Engineers usually have to go to special training, and it’s important to keep up with the changes in the industry. Not only do engineers have to research and design the perfect type of environment for each animal, they also have to keep the zoo visitors entertained by creating something that is aesthetically pleasing. Zoos spend money to obtain new animals and build exhibits in order to attract more guests and stay in business.
When looking for different ideas to open your child's mind, step outside the box. Look to all the many websites and free events your city has to offer. Often calling a business can open the door to a tour that is not normally found thru your scouting or school website.
(List source http://www.engineering.com/Jobs/JobArticles/ArticleID/4604/Engineering-Careers-for-Animal-Lovers.aspx)
Wednesday, 16 April 2014
California Science Center
http://www.californiasciencecenter.org
The first weekend in March I was fortunate enough to travel to Knots Berry farm to run a 5K. My husband and I took this little road trip alone, without kids. It was wonderful! While we were there we went to the California Science Center. It is FREE (yes I will be taking the children soon) and it also boasts the amazing Space Shuttle ENDEAVOR. The fee to get in to see the Space Shuttle is only Two Dollars.
The first weekend in March I was fortunate enough to travel to Knots Berry farm to run a 5K. My husband and I took this little road trip alone, without kids. It was wonderful! While we were there we went to the California Science Center. It is FREE (yes I will be taking the children soon) and it also boasts the amazing Space Shuttle ENDEAVOR. The fee to get in to see the Space Shuttle is only Two Dollars.
Yes! You get to touch stuff that has been in space!
The exhibit is amazing and you will lose all track of time while exploring.
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/shuttleoperations/orbiters/endeavour-info.html
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