Final Week – A Visit From Medway Fire & Police!

It is hard to believe that today was the first day of our last week! It has been an amazing summer but it has gone by so quickly.

Yesterday began a week about occupations and the futures look bright! At the end of our day, we had a special visit from the Medway Fire Department and the Medway Police Department! Firefighters Chris, Craig and Ramsey talked about fire safety and how the firefighters do their job (including all the gear they need to wear) and then we had the chance to see the fire truck and ambulance up close and personal. Officer Tony then talked about what police officers do and how they help to protect us. When he was finished, we had the opportunity to see his rolling office (his police car) where he has a computer and other equipment so he can work on the go!

Today, the excitement continues with a job fair and our own small businesses up and running with the help of the green group and yellow group.

Reminder: Thursday’s field trip is to the Movie Theater in Bellingham. Please send in the Bellingham Movie Permission Slip.

Also, any parents who are able to help with the carnival on Friday morning, please contact Barbara. Families looking to join us for the carnival should plan to be here any time between 10am and 12pm.

Before our special visitors came yesterday, groups were busy with lots of fun activities:
[icon name=”sun-o” class=”fa-spin” unprefixed_class=””] The red group drew themselves as what they wanted to be when they grow up. Then they became archaeologists and dug for dinosaurs in the sand table. Unfortunately, the group leader Emily went missing and they had to use their detective skills to find clues around camp to locate her.

[icon name=”sun-o” class=”fa-spin” unprefixed_class=””] The orange group made ID cards for what they want to be when they grow up. They drew pictures of themselves at their future jobs. At the basketball court, they traced themselves with chalk and filled in their bodies with what they will wear when they are grown up and working.

[icon name=”sun-o” class=”fa-spin” unprefixed_class=””]  The yellow group played a firefighter sponge relay, practicing teamwork skills and then played a cops and robbers version of tag. Some worked on their plans for the job fair tomorrow while others created their plans for the future in picture form.

[icon name=”sun-o” class=”fa-spin” unprefixed_class=””] The green group was busy all morning planning and preparing for today’s job fair and town setting activities. They worked hard creating backdrops for their businesses, money for sales, and products to sell.

Officer Tony let us check out the inside of his police car
Firefighter Chris gave an awesome presentation about working as a firefighter
Everyone listened carefully during the presentations and many excellent questions were asked
Firefighter Craig showed us how to get into the firefighters’ gear and showed us how it worked

A Beautiful Finale at the Pool

Today, we took our last trip of the summer to the pool. It was a beautiful day for swimming and there were lots of smiles and laughter in the water. It was a great way to end our time at the pool.

Next week’s theme is Occupations. The children started sharing the jobs they would like to have this morning. Many of them will be sharing what they know about these jobs next week at a job fair!

Important Info for the Last Week:
The final field trip: 8/10 Bellingham Movie Permission Slip

At Regal Cinema, they turn the lights up and the sound down so it is not as dark or as loud as the movies tend to be. It has been a wonderful experience for children new to going to the movies.

Our annual carnival will be next Friday. Any parents who are willing to volunteer to help with the carnival, please contact Barbara at (508) 320-8518 or thesunshinegrp@gmail.com

A couple of super heroes on a mission in the water
Staying cool splashing in the pool
Who knew tigers could swim?

A Fun Day at the Zoo!

Today, everyone had a great time seeing the animals at the zoo and learning all about them. There were lots of zookeepers out and about taking care of the animals, so the children had the chance to see some of the care that is done to keep the animals happy, healthy, and clean. We saw cheetahs, giraffes, camels, birds, goats, monkeys and more!

Tomorrow, we head to the pool for our last day of swimming. Please send children in their swim gear if possible.

Remaining field trip permission slips:
8/10 Bellingham Movie Permission Slip

Everyone in the Yellow Group had a great time at the zoo
Members of the Orange Group checking out some monkeys
The camels walked right by us!
Red and Orange Groups heading back to the bus after seeing lots of animals!