Sanctuary of Davidson: Camp Madness!

Our fabulous camps have been in full swing all summer long with wonderful feedback. I'm so pleased that so many students have taken multiple camps and ask when the next will begin! How encouraging. One of my dreams for Sanctuary was to have quality camps, classes and birthday parties for children who may not be getting the hands on arts and crafts that once were so prevalent in our schools. Art is so very important for a child's self expression and development. I remember, as a child, being so engrossed in creativity. When I couldn't explain my feelings, I did it with art. I still do it as a 37 year old woman! And I'm afraid so many children are missing that. It breaks my heart.

But.....we had an amazing week in 'The Courageous Camp for Girls' learning about 4 amazing women who helped shape history. We learned about how Pocahontas saved John Smith from certain death....even though she was only a little girl at the time! We studied about the love Princess Diana had for the downtrodden and how she helped change how the world treated those with AIDS and leprosy by being the first celebrity to be photographed touching and hugging those afflicted by the diseases. Then we learned how Harriet Tubman saved hundreds of slaves from slavery on the underground railroad.....she never lost a passenger! And lastly, we studied Esther Morris; the fabulous lady who worked tirelessly to ensure Wyoming women were the first in the country to be able to vote in a national election....and she was also the first woman to hold public office!