Chickens Come to Camp

From chickens at camp

We’ve had a chicken inspired time at camp. In anticipation of our neighborhood chickens coming for a visit we had a few projects for grown ups and for the kids.  The moms cut out felt chickens and spent a few minutes each week sewing as I “worked” with the kids.  We worked in the garden digging compost and  looking for worms.  We planted Swiss chard seeds and painted cardboard chickens .  While the kids and I explored and created the moms chatted and stitched.  One mom said her family would be impressed that she “made” something.  I think even if you’re not particularly crafty or creative just having a little time to “play” with creative materials can be relaxing and inspiring for adults.  We topped off our chicken series with a visit from our neighborhood hens, Rosalita and Mamacita.  Everyone had a chance to hand feed these gentle birds and all the moms who started a felt chicken, finished it!!!   

 

 

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2 Responses to Chickens Come to Camp

  1. missy says:

    “Chickens at Camp” was the absolute best! My son loved when the live chickens came for a visit. The stitching project for moms was perfect (just challenging enough to be fun). Keep the fun coming Gail (for moms as well as kids). ;)

  2. Gail says:

    That was fun. I was happy to see you and Thomas with the chickens all by yourselves.

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