Christmas in July

As you approached the classroom this week, you probably scratched your head and thought "WHY in the world is there a Christmas tree out, It's July!". You are correct it was Christmas in July. We started the week off by creating Christmas themed papers and talking about what we wanted Santa to bring us. We also had The Paint Spot visit us for our "Field trip". The kids didn't quite understand that it was a field trip when it was at camp. They all did a wonderful job painting their mugs. We even got to have two groups from the older camp join us. There was a lot of creative juices flowing and many laughs heard around the room.

Of course it is July, so we cant leave out our weekly swimming. Tuesday we were off to the Y for swimming. The pool is always a nice break from the heat, even when the water is 90 degrees. We have been opening the slide each week for the kiddos to enjoy and also that water is MUCH cooler :-)  We were also able to enjoy the Kids Club and Rock Wall at the Y later in the after noon. Despite the very hot weather walking over, we were able to enjoy the cool air and water to drink once inside the Y. If your children are super tired on Tuesdays or Thursdays, this would be why. We take not one but two walks to the Y (swimming, rock wall climbing and kids club playing).

Wednesday we had several activities at camp to start out the day then took a special trip to the Y for swimming. We were trying to beat the heat this week. Unfortunately, we were unable to stay more than an hour. That hour was nice though, we cant complain.

Thursday was a special treat because we were able to have an extra field trip. We headed back out to Calypso Cove due to the HOT weather we were having. IT was no Christmas weather this July, that's for sure.

Friday we had a family picnic. We were very excited to make Christmas tree poster's by using our hand prints. We also we very excited to have a visit from Santa. Last year he was able to join us and the kids truly enjoyed it. Unfortunately, due to unexpected circumstances Santa was unable to attend. The children were sad to hear his plane got stuck in Dallas, TX where he had been all week for training. They understood though because they knew it was TOO HOT for those reindeer to bring him, because they might get sick. They were heart broken and I was sad to inform them BUT Santa did give me some ideas of a special treat to give the kiddos. He asked me to make them all snow cones and then give them a treat bag. The kids were very excited to receive their gift, even though Santa was not able to attend.

All in all, this week was a HUGE success. Thanks for a great week, parents & kiddos.