We are looking towards the end of our much anticipated Fine Arts camp. It has been a great success! We have taught the girls about Indian culture through different art techniques and by studing traditional Indian Theater. They have also been learning about an orphanage in India. On Tuesday the girls got Henna tattoos from a local Henna Tattoo artist. On Wednesday we took a field trip to the Eternal Threads Warehouse. (for more information on Eternal Threads look at www.eternalthreads.com). Today the girls are anxiously preparing for their performance tomorrow night! I can't wait to see what they have been working on all week.
The girls earned an ice cream party tomorrow afternoon for learning eachother's names. Way to go girls!
Elizabeth

Exploring cultures, colleges, nature, and other fun stuff is exciting. The girls are enjoying daily activities and are getting excited about the pool party.

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We had a blast with the new 6th graders. Here are some of the picture from the camp.

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We had a great time with the A-Teens who attended our Welcome to Middle School Camp. The girls came into camp as nervous 5th graders and left as confident 6th graders. The transformation was amazing to watch. Friendships were made between A-Teens and other A-Teens and mentoring relationships were established between counselors and A-Teens. The campers were sad to leave and the staff was sad to see them leave. We have many of our 6th graders coming back to other camps. We can't wait to see them throughout the summer and at the end of summer banquet!

We have an incredible summer staff. Here is a little bit about each of them.


Elizabeth
A-Teens Director
Nickname: Benji
Hobbies: Playing guitar, piano, and doing yoga
Favorite Candy: anything chocolate :)
Interesting Fact: I skipped my senior year of high school
Favorite Band/Musical Artist: Adele
If stranded on a Desert Island, who and what three things would you bring?
My best friend, my ipod, my Bible, and a pillow

Masha
A-Teens Summer Camps Assistant Director
Nickname: Mash Mash
Hobbies: Sports, Traveling
Favorite Candy: Dove Chocolate
Interesting Fact: I worked for NASA
Favorite Band/Musical Artist: Blink 182
If stranded on a desert island, who and what three things would you bring?
My friend Dayami, a soccer ball, a radio

Shannon
Summer Intern
Nickname: Shannon
Hobbies: working out, playing with my dog, reading, facebook
Favorite Candy: juicy fruit
Interesting Fact: I once ate 16 pancakes at IHOP... yum!!
Favorite Band/Musical Artist: Beyonce
If stranded on a desert island, who and what three things would you bring?
The cast of High School Musical, ipod, gummy bears, Bible

Audria
A-Teens Counselor
Hobbies: Singing, dancing, stepping, working, traveling
Favorite Candy: Snickers
Interesting fact: I sing and I went to Europe :)
Favorite Band/Musical artist: Alicia Keys
If stranded on a desert island, who and what three things would you bring?
Jesus, Bible, cell phone, a picture of my family

Kassia
A-Teens Counselor
Nickname: Kass or Special K
Hobbies: singing, traveling, reading, and writing, watching movies
Favorite Candy: Snickers
Interesting fact: I know all the songs in every Disney movie
Favorite Band/Musical artist: Aerosmith, The Goo Goo Dolls, Kelly Clarkson
If stranded on a desert island, who and what three things would you bring?
My best friend Katie, MP3 player, matches, Bible

Ashley
A-Teens Counselor
Hobbies: Psycology, watching TV (House)
Favorite Candy: Kit Kat
Interesting Fact: I am going to China this summer to teach English.
Favorite Band/Musical artist: Taylor Swift
If stranded on a desert island, who and what three things would you bring?
a boat, an ipod, and the Bible

Sherrita
A-Teens Counselor
Nickname:ReRe
Hobbies: dancing, shopping, singing
Favorite Candy: Mr. Goodbar, Skittles
Favorite Band/Musical artist: Beyonce
If stranded on a desert island, who and what three things would you bring?
I would bring my granny, my Bible, a never ending supply of food, and my
cell phone.

Tyler
A-Teens Junior Counslor (a special edition for our 5th grade camp)
Nickname: AKA "Tyler"
Hobbies: laughing at another counselor
Favorite Candy: Sugar-free chocolate
Interesting Fact: I like to shop but no with my own money!
Favorite Band/Musical artist: Keri Hilson
If stranded on a desert island, who and what three things would you bring?
Tayler, Lifetime of food and water supply, a yacht with gas

With our 5th Graders starting camp next week. The A-Teens staff is very
excited. We have several new girls to get to know this summer and we are
sure we will have a blast. We can use this blog as a way to keep parents and
their A-Teens in the loop throughout the summer and school year!

Elizabeth

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