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Women’s Suffrage!
Description This year marks the 100th anniversery of the passage of the 19th amendment which gave women the right to vote! Learn more about the woman's rights movement by watching the video below of Elizabeth Cady Stanton telling stories from her life and the early...
What Indigenous People’s Land Do You Live On?
No matter where you live in the U.S., indigenous people lived on that land before you. Learn more today about what indigenous people's land you live on, learn more about that culture, and learn how to honor native lands in your community.
If I were President
Description Kids will read the poem ‘If I Were in Charge of the World’ by Judith Viorst, an American writer, journalist, and poet. They will then have the opportunity to complete a worksheet that allows them to make their own “If I Were President” poem and write...
Who Are Your Representatives and How to Contact Them
A lot of emphasis is put on the need to vote in elections to get things done, but what if you're not old enough to vote yet? A great way to get politically involved is to contact your representatives and let them know what is important to you! Don't know who your...
Make a Campaign Button
Make your own campaign button! What makes a campaign button successful? Do you try to rhyme your name? Do you make funny jokes? Do you use inspiring slogans? Do you promote yourself or try to say no to the opponent? Do you promote your causes? What kind of imagery do...
Create your own protest sign
Description Kids will use the ‘passion’ they found during the ‘Discover your Passion’ activity (or simply choose an issue if they have not completed this activity) and brainstorm solutions to the problem. Once they have chosen a solution, they will design a protest...
Resource Recommendations – Civic Engagement
Use these recommended podcasts, books, graphic novels and other materials to supplement your child’s learning at home for the topics of history, social studies, and critical thinking. For more books visit socialjusticebooks.org They have the most comprehensive list...
How to Volunteer During Covid Times
Each camp session we try to do volunteer and community service activities. This year we may not be able to work as a big group to help better our community but there are still many ways we can get involved as individuals or small groups! We've compiled a list of cool...
Create your own Flag
Description Kids will create a new flag that represents their families, friends, or communities. Using the five principles of a good flag from the North American Vexillological Association (NAVA), they will think about how different colors represent different...
2020 Candidate Compare and Contrast
Election and primary season is upon us! Campers can learn who is running in elections to represent them on state and federal levels, compare and contrast their policies and values, and learn more about selecting the right candidate for them. We encourage campers to...