Q. I'm thinking of doing a "Cow-boy Camp" for kids (boys AND girls) ages maybe 5-8. The times would be from 9am to 12pm. I need some ideas for snacks, games, crafts, that type of thing??? Here's the plan: DAY 1: Their parents sign them in. They each get a cowboy hat. We give a peppy talk about hoe much fun we'll have and the rules. We give them these cute horse-shaped sugar-cookies to eat and let them run around for a bit (it's to be held in a big field). We play a game with these cut out horse heads and some ropes in which they lasso the "horses". Then they each get a fairly large card-board horse to color. We run around and play horse, cowboy-ish themed games and say bye-bye. DAY 2: We read them a cute story-book I have about these dogs who are cow-boys.If we have any extra time, we'll read the sequel in which they're astronauts. :D.Then we each give them a mini horse head on a stick(available at dollarama for $2). We then have them play tag on them. We feed them pop-corn. DAY 3: We take them to Lester's Farm!!! That's a farm close to us. They provide free carrot tops and stuff to feed them. We get back and feed them baked beans (from a can) and and some chicken nuggets, as they'll be HUNGRY and let them run around. :D. DAY 4: We have a REAL cowboy day. A GIANT cowboy adventure based on the book (see day 2). The leaders will be in costume. It's not scary, so they'll LOVE IT!!!!!!! DAY 5: FAMILY DAY!!! We show the parents some of our activities, we play some games, at noon BBQ hot dogs and burgers,and have pop and chips, and THEN we watch Toy Story and Toy Story 2 (the day will last untill 3pm). NOTES: We have a limit of 15 children, and 2 leaders, as well as 2 backround adults(50+) . We punish with things like time outs. ALSO: What would be a good price? Both leaders are baby sitter certified and have YEARS of experience, although they are only 16-25-ish. $75 per child? Including expenses, I mean. Thanks!!!
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Snacks:
-Trail mix. (check with the parents for any allergies as most trail mixes contain peanuts. I'd have a second snack on hand this day just in case anyone is allergic.)
-Horse Snack: Use mini shredded wheat (hay bales) Cheerios (oats) Dried apples (apple treats) Candy corn (corn). (could possibly be used as the alternative to the Trail Mix.)
-Mini hotdogs.
-Star shaped cookies (with yelling icing on them) that look like a Sheriff's badge.
-Pretzels. Sometimes you can find pretzels that are shaped like a Wheel.
Games, crafts, and activities:
-Cactus Rodeo. Check at a party store for a big blow-up cactus. Get some hula hoops and have the kids try to throw the hula hoops over it.
-Have them come in their best Cowboy/Cowgirl outfit one day and teach them a line dance to some country western music.
-Snake in the Boot Game ("There's a snake in my boot" - Toy Story quote). Have the kids stand on a hay bail (or something similar like a chair, etc.). Give them 3-5 little rubber snakes and the goal is to drop as many snakes in the boot as you can.
-Make these Western picture frames as a craft. I've heard they're a tad tricky for younger kids, so be prepared to help out. I'd make one or two ahead of time so the kids can pass it around and see how to do it. http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/browse/processRequest.do?demandPrefix=12&sku=48/3563&prodCatId=388814&mode=Browsing&erec=5&Ne=90000&sp=true&Ntk=all&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&N=388814&tabId=2&requestURI=processProductsCatalog&sd=Western+Photo+Frame+Magnet+Craft+Kit OR http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/browse/processRequest.do?demandPrefix=12&sku=48/5058&prodCatId=388814&mode=Browsing&erec=12&Ne=90000&sp=true&Ntk=all&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&N=388814&tabId=2&requestURI=processProductsCatalog&sd=Horse+Photo+Frame+Magnet+Craft+Kit
- Target Game. Divide into 3 teams. Put coke cans (I'd wrap them in bandanas to make them look more Cowboy-ish) on a table (3 on bottom row, 2 on middle row, 1 on top) and give each team a watergun. Let each kid have a turn at shooting down the cans.
-Beanbag throw. Divide into three teams. Set a cardboard box about 12-15 feet in front of the kids. (try to find some type of Cow-print wrapping paper or bandana-like wrapping paper to wrap the box in to add to the cowboy feeling.) Get some beanbags (probably at a party store) and have fun.
-Spread out a couple of bales of hay, mix in a large quantity of wrapped candy or small toys, and let the kids search through it to find the treasure. Note: This makes a good outdoor activity. If you don't want to rake up the hay, put it on a tarp to make for easier cleanup! No eating the candy until they get home though, as they may be allergic to something in the candy!
- http://www.thethomasranch.com/thomas_ranch_106.htm has some printable cowboy coloring pages. Bring some crayons and give the kids 10 minutes or so to pick a page and color it. Print off several copies of each page. And I'd only give them the option of he easier/less-detailed pictures. OR there is a picture of a cowgirl on a horse, print that off and the girls get that picture and the boys get the picture of a cowboy leaning against the fence or the cowboy doing the lasso . That way there's no argueing, tantrums, or disappointment if the paper they wanted ran out.
As for the family day, Toy Story 1 and 2 might get boring (and long/time consuming) for the parents. And if the parents have younger children who can't sit still that long, it might get hard to manage. I'd let the kids watch Toy Story 1 in the morning by themselves, before their parents arrive. Just scrap Toy Story 2. Also, for the field trip day (to the farm), four young people keeping track of 15 excited kids might be a difficult task. Ask if two parents would like to come along to help. Also, if you're not renting a bus, they may be able to help with transportation. And I'd get rid of some of the "run around and do whatever" time because the parents are paying you quite a bit of money to do something fun with the kids. The kids could just "run around" at home for free.
$75 if a fair price, but only if you cut out the "run around" time. Also, I'd do a discount rate if they sign up siblings. (Like $75 for the first child, and $60 for second, and $55 for the third or something).
But 15 kids isn't exactly alot of children, I'd do 20-22 kids unless you are uncomfortable with that.
Make sure you guys get emergency contact numbers for the parents when they drop the kids off on the first day.
Snacks:
-Trail mix. (check with the parents for any allergies as most trail mixes contain peanuts. I'd have a second snack on hand this day just in case anyone is allergic.)
-Horse Snack: Use mini shredded wheat (hay bales) Cheerios (oats) Dried apples (apple treats) Candy corn (corn). (could possibly be used as the alternative to the Trail Mix.)
-Mini hotdogs.
-Star shaped cookies (with yelling icing on them) that look like a Sheriff's badge.
-Pretzels. Sometimes you can find pretzels that are shaped like a Wheel.
Games, crafts, and activities:
-Cactus Rodeo. Check at a party store for a big blow-up cactus. Get some hula hoops and have the kids try to throw the hula hoops over it.
-Have them come in their best Cowboy/Cowgirl outfit one day and teach them a line dance to some country western music.
-Snake in the Boot Game ("There's a snake in my boot" - Toy Story quote). Have the kids stand on a hay bail (or something similar like a chair, etc.). Give them 3-5 little rubber snakes and the goal is to drop as many snakes in the boot as you can.
-Make these Western picture frames as a craft. I've heard they're a tad tricky for younger kids, so be prepared to help out. I'd make one or two ahead of time so the kids can pass it around and see how to do it. http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/browse/processRequest.do?demandPrefix=12&sku=48/3563&prodCatId=388814&mode=Browsing&erec=5&Ne=90000&sp=true&Ntk=all&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&N=388814&tabId=2&requestURI=processProductsCatalog&sd=Western+Photo+Frame+Magnet+Craft+Kit OR http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/browse/processRequest.do?demandPrefix=12&sku=48/5058&prodCatId=388814&mode=Browsing&erec=12&Ne=90000&sp=true&Ntk=all&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&N=388814&tabId=2&requestURI=processProductsCatalog&sd=Horse+Photo+Frame+Magnet+Craft+Kit
- Target Game. Divide into 3 teams. Put coke cans (I'd wrap them in bandanas to make them look more Cowboy-ish) on a table (3 on bottom row, 2 on middle row, 1 on top) and give each team a watergun. Let each kid have a turn at shooting down the cans.
-Beanbag throw. Divide into three teams. Set a cardboard box about 12-15 feet in front of the kids. (try to find some type of Cow-print wrapping paper or bandana-like wrapping paper to wrap the box in to add to the cowboy feeling.) Get some beanbags (probably at a party store) and have fun.
-Spread out a couple of bales of hay, mix in a large quantity of wrapped candy or small toys, and let the kids search through it to find the treasure. Note: This makes a good outdoor activity. If you don't want to rake up the hay, put it on a tarp to make for easier cleanup! No eating the candy until they get home though, as they may be allergic to something in the candy!
- http://www.thethomasranch.com/thomas_ranch_106.htm has some printable cowboy coloring pages. Bring some crayons and give the kids 10 minutes or so to pick a page and color it. Print off several copies of each page. And I'd only give them the option of he easier/less-detailed pictures. OR there is a picture of a cowgirl on a horse, print that off and the girls get that picture and the boys get the picture of a cowboy leaning against the fence or the cowboy doing the lasso . That way there's no argueing, tantrums, or disappointment if the paper they wanted ran out.
As for the family day, Toy Story 1 and 2 might get boring (and long/time consuming) for the parents. And if the parents have younger children who can't sit still that long, it might get hard to manage. I'd let the kids watch Toy Story 1 in the morning by themselves, before their parents arrive. Just scrap Toy Story 2. Also, for the field trip day (to the farm), four young people keeping track of 15 excited kids might be a difficult task. Ask if two parents would like to come along to help. Also, if you're not renting a bus, they may be able to help with transportation. And I'd get rid of some of the "run around and do whatever" time because the parents are paying you quite a bit of money to do something fun with the kids. The kids could just "run around" at home for free.
$75 if a fair price, but only if you cut out the "run around" time. Also, I'd do a discount rate if they sign up siblings. (Like $75 for the first child, and $60 for second, and $55 for the third or something).
But 15 kids isn't exactly alot of children, I'd do 20-22 kids unless you are uncomfortable with that.
Make sure you guys get emergency contact numbers for the parents when they drop the kids off on the first day.
What do you learn in army vs marine boot camp?
Lynn I
whitch do you learn more stuff/skills in? Like compass or map reading or navigating or any type of survival? or first aid.Whitch has a better hand to hand combat?and whitch ones better trained
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I can tell you some of what I think is different. Maybe someone in the Army will give some input to confirm or deny.
Marines teach water survival, I don't think the Army teaches it to all soldiers. Special Forces would receive this type training and more.
Marines have a known distance marksmanship course which ranges from 200 to 500 yards for marksmanship. You also must pass a Table 2 test which is short distances including multiple targets and moving targets. I think the second part is similar to the basic Army marksmanship.
A couple of years ago, the Army quit teaching hand-to-hand. They still teach 10 hours of Modern Combative Arts. Since this course was developed by a former Marine it is similar to the Marine Corps' old LINE martial arts. The Marine Corps now teaches an aggressive program called MCMAP. All Marines are also required to achieve level one MCMAP during their first year at their permanent duty station. Infantry Marines have a higher requirement. The Marines teach a separate hand-to-hand course with bayonets.
Land Nav and map reading is not taught in Marine Corps boot camp, it is taught in School of Infantry which you attend after graduating from boot camp. I don't know if the Army teaches this in BCT, I would think they teach it in OSUT.
If I say which one I believe has the best training it will just start some crap.
The real training starts after you graduate from boot camp.
I can tell you some of what I think is different. Maybe someone in the Army will give some input to confirm or deny.
Marines teach water survival, I don't think the Army teaches it to all soldiers. Special Forces would receive this type training and more.
Marines have a known distance marksmanship course which ranges from 200 to 500 yards for marksmanship. You also must pass a Table 2 test which is short distances including multiple targets and moving targets. I think the second part is similar to the basic Army marksmanship.
A couple of years ago, the Army quit teaching hand-to-hand. They still teach 10 hours of Modern Combative Arts. Since this course was developed by a former Marine it is similar to the Marine Corps' old LINE martial arts. The Marine Corps now teaches an aggressive program called MCMAP. All Marines are also required to achieve level one MCMAP during their first year at their permanent duty station. Infantry Marines have a higher requirement. The Marines teach a separate hand-to-hand course with bayonets.
Land Nav and map reading is not taught in Marine Corps boot camp, it is taught in School of Infantry which you attend after graduating from boot camp. I don't know if the Army teaches this in BCT, I would think they teach it in OSUT.
If I say which one I believe has the best training it will just start some crap.
The real training starts after you graduate from boot camp.
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