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Hi, Amped for Campers! Dreaming of a Chance Animal Sanctuary has a special guest to  say HELLO in today's MORNING ANNOUNCEMENT!

YOUR MISSION TODAY FOR THE AMPED FOR CAMP CALL at 2pm:
Let's play "Good Morning Judge" Zoom Style! We are looking forward to a laugh - are you?

Parents: Help your child join us later on our AMPED FOR CAMP CALL (On Zoom daily at 2pm!) - Link and more information about the CAMP CALL is on the schedule for 2pm if you'd like to look ahead to be best prepared and use this platform safely.

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DOC LARRY SAYS GOOD MORNING, AMPED FOR CAMPERS! Dreaming of a Chance animal sanctuary

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Do you know what to do when someone is choking? Life-saving skills are great to know about and there's always more to learn if you're interested! Our friends from "Keep On Pumping CPR" show us a little glimpse ...it would be a great idea to check out online course offerings by the American Red Cross, too! (See next link if you're 11 or up!)

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Do you babysit? Take care of a younger sibling or others from home? It might be a good idea to ask a parent about babysitting or child care classes! You will feel confident knowing that you have the skills in case there's ever an emergency. And bonus, some you can do online, too!

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Online babysitting classes from the American Red Cross allow you to gain the skills necessary to care for the kids in your neighborhood when their parents can't be with them. Designed to allow you to learn at your own pace, our courses deliver best-in-class instruction and the latest information on your schedule. Best of all, with successful completion of each course, you'll earn a Red Cross certificate that you can use to demonstrate your skills and build your resume.

Online Babysitting and Child Care Courses

Although child care is a hands-on activity, some courses are available online - and offer interactive modules that allow you to test your skills in a simulated environment. Developed by experts in the field, our online babysitting classes deliver the information you need in a convenient, easy-to-use format. Our current courses include:

Babysitting Basics:

Designed for youths ages 11 and older, this online babysitting course introduces you to the skills and concepts necessary to provide the kids in your neighborhood with high-quality care. With information on caring for infants and children, choosing age-appropriate activities, child behavior and more, it's an excellent first step in starting your babysitting business.

Advanced Child Care Training:

These online courses deliver the latest information on caring for infants and children in and outside of the home. In addition, they offer training in leadership, child behavior and discipline, safety, professionalism, and more.
(Note: Advanced Child Care Training is not intended as certification for state licensed child care providers and does not meet all state requirements for such certification.) Additional Online Training
In addition to babysitting and Child Care coursesclasses, online First Aid and CPR/AED certification courses are also available. Designed to give you the skills needed to help in times of crisis, our First Aid and CPR/AED classes offer innovative, industry-leading instruction in an online environment. After successfully completing these courses you'll receive a two-year certification and access to refresher materials throughout your certification period. This way, you can keep your skills fresh between certifications.

Why Train With the Red Cross

Red Cross CPR Training Saves Lives

Reid Heiser, Life Saver
One week after 17-year-old Reid completed his Red Cross CPR training, he needed to use it. In November 2011, Reid saved the life of Jim Hammer after he collapsed at the recreation center where Reid worked. Now friends, they share their story.

Red Cross training matters
For more than a century, we've prepared people to respond to emergencies of all sizes - from the everyday to the large disaster. Join the millions we train every year and learn the skills that can save a life.

"I'm really glad she survived that"
- Watch the Snyder Family's Story

Certification Made Simple. Fast. Easy. Digital.

The American Red Cross makes babysitting training and certification fast, simple and easy. And with Red Cross Digital Certificates you'll get anytime, anywhere access to your certificates; plus the ability to print, share, and download them wherever and whenever you like. Digital certificates can be viewed, printed or shared online and can be accessed anytime through your Red Cross Account. Each certificate includes a unique ID and a QR code which meets employment requirements and allows employers to easily confirm your certificate is valid. Class participants and employers can visit https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/digital-certificate and enter the ID found on the digital certificate (or scan the QR code with a standard QR reader using a smart device) to access a copy of the valid certificate with student training information.
Click here for instructions on accessing your certification online.

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Online Babysitting & Child Care Classes | Red Cross

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Online babysitting classes from the American Red Cross allow you to gain the skills necessary to care for the kids in your neighborhood when their parents can't be with them. Designed to allow you to learn at your own pace, our courses deliver best-in-class instruction and the latest information on your schedule.

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Thanks to our friends at Golds Gym Dutchess County, they are sharing a Kids Yoga Class that anyone can do, right from home!

Enjoy!
Get moving!
Stretch!
Breathe!

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A lunch idea with "trained Chef"/Recreation Director, Matt! A scrumptious looking dish that you can make on your own (with parent permission, of course!)

Try it out and let us know how you did!

Bon Apetite!

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Here's an awesome idea if you like puzzles and have some patience! Even if your power is out, this puzzle can still work like a charm! (HA!) Get crafty with some cardboard and other common household supplies!

We hope that you're inspired to make something amazing today.

Supplies:

Cardboard box for the base (any size, but square boxes work the best)
Foam or flat pieces of cardboard for the maze and moving frames (you could cut up another box for this)
String (any thin, flexible string will work)
Dowels, skewers, or treat sticks
Tape
Scissors
Pencil
Ruler
Brads with long prongs
A little ball (marble or other small ball that fits on your maze)

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Introduction: Moving Labyrinth Puzzle

This is a fun project that uses any size cardboard box to make a entertaining moving maze puzzle. By twisting the dowels, you can roll the little ball throughout the maze. Using simple household supplies, this project is perfect for rainy days or when entertaining children. Ready? Then let's get started!

Supplies:

Cardboard box for the base (any size, but square boxes work the best)
Foam or flat pieces of cardboard for the maze and moving frames (you could cut up another box for this)
String (any thin, flexible string will work)
Dowels, skewers, or treat sticks
Tape
Scissors
Pencil
Ruler
Brads with long prongs
A little ball (marble or other small ball that fits on your maze)

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Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Get all your supplies out and have them all together before you begin this project.

Step 2: Prepare the Base

Take your box and open it up. Cut off the top and remove any flaps by simply cutting them off. The lid of your box will later be used as the maze piece. Cut 1-2 centimeters off of each edge of the maze piece and set it aside for later. Poke holes at the indicated places around your box base as indicated in the photo. Please not that the four lower holes are not equal distances to the bottom of the box. Two are right along the bottom edge and the other two centimeters up fro the bottom. The lower holes have one more hole above them. Make sure that your holes are big enough by sliding the skewers into them.

Step 3: Prepare the Tilting Frames

Next you need to cut two strips of cardboard. They will need to be about 2 centimeters wide and the length will depend on the size of your box. To determine how long each strip needs to be, determine the circumference of your box and subtract two centimeters for the first strip and 6 centimeters for the second. Then, you will fold each strip into four equal part and tape into a square. Poke two holes and two slits in the larger frame, and four holes and two slits in the smaller frame. See photos for the location of each hole and slit.

Step 4: Add the String

Cut two lengths of string, one for each frame. Each string should be twice the length of its frame. Secure the string into the slits as shown in the photo.

Step 5: Attach the Frames to the Base

Now this is the trickiest step to explain, so just bear with me and I will do my best to explain each photo. Start with the biggest frame. You are going to be using the two top holes on the base and and two of the holes on the larger frame. Stick the prongs of your brad from the outside of the box through those top holes and into the holes of the frame. Press the two prongs down and cover the ends with tape. Repeat this on the other side. The string should be hanging down into the boxe. Take one of the skewers and push it through one of the holes on the bottom and wrap the string hanging down from the frame around it. Then push the skewer the rest of the way through the opposite hole. Adjust the tension of the string by pulling on either end of necessary. Now allow the smaller frame to nest inside of the larger one. Make sure that the string on the smaller box is hanging opposite the direction of the other string from the larger box. Secure with brads just like before on the two sides of the frames, only this time the brad will only be going through the two frames, not the box. Check your setup and compare to my picture to check and make sure everything is going smoothly. Also, make sure your brads are nice and loose, if they are too tight, the frames won't move. Finally stick your second skewer through and wrap the string around it just like before. If everything looks good, then move on to the most fun part!

Step 6: The Maze and Final Adjustments

Take strips of foam or cardboard and glue and arrange them however you like over the square piece set aside from earlier. You can look at a picture of a maze or just use your imagination. You are only limited by the size of your box. Make sure that your paths are big enough to fit your ball. Once you have finished your maze, attach it to the smaller frame with tape. When you twist the dowels, your maze should tilt in any direction, allowing you to roll a ball around in it. Have fun, and feel free to decorate, fiddle, or alter this labyrinth to make it work even better!

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Moving Labyrinth Puzzle : This is a fun project that uses any size cardboard box to make a entertaining moving maze puzzle. By twisting the dowels, you can roll the little ball throughout the maze. Using simple household supplies, this project is perfect for rainy days or ...

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These daily 2pm AMPED FOR CAMP CALLS will be a quick 'hello' opportunity and encourage your child to share with some Amped for Camp Friends!

YOUR MISSION TODAY:
Let's play "Good Morning Judge" Zoom Style! We are looking forward to a laugh - are you?

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89827896886?pwd=SjMzeXVLSDl4QlpFS2lKR3pGOE1pQT09

Meeting ID: 898 2789 6886

Parents: in order to be as safe as possible, the password to the Zoom Call is posted in our private AMPED FOR CAMP COMMUNITY Facebook Group found HERE. Please join the group to get the best experience this summer! We always want to make sure children have parent permission before using Zoom and encourage you to hop on with them if possible!

We can't wait to meet you, allow our kids a platform to share, and create our AMPED FOR CAMP COMMUNITY this summer!

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Ask your parent to share some pictures of how AMPED you are on our AMPED FOR CAMP COMMUNITY Facebook Page HERE! Your photos could be featured on a summer slideshow!

We would love to connect our AMPED FOR CAMP families as we dive into a unique summer together.

Thanks for joining us today and we can't wait to see you tomorrow!

No matter WHAT, we are AMPED FOR CAMP!