Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2009 11:42:31 -0500
From: Ellen & Rae Bland
Subject: Clapping Hands Farm summer camp: another treasure of Chatham County
Parents, guardians, mentors, potential “send a kid to camp” sponsors:
I urge you to keep this in mind for this summer: send ’em to a week of 9-5 camp at Clapping Hands Farm, right here in Chatham county!
….Kids are outside all day, playing all day, enjoying nature all day at a beautiful place
….They’re given lots of choice for opportunities to use their imaginations
….They are encouraged to be kids–curious, exuberant, active learners
….Everyone is genuinely respectful and loving toward one another
No electronic or manufactured toys, no regimented “lineups” (instead, a playful spirit of cooperation), and not a single kid looking like she or he wishes she/he could be elsewhere.
Louise Omoto Kessel and Holmes Graybeal and all the talented folks who help them offer joyful camps for several different weeks, each with a different theme, and all with a diverse group of kids. This summer’s plans are being finalized; contact Louise to receive info.
Go to this site to see descriptions of last years’ camp: http://clappinghandsfarm.com
thanks!
Ellen