E has always been a writer, ever since she could put together letters into words she has written stories, letters, journals. So it didn't surprise me when E's teacher recommended that she attend a writing camp this summer. We signed her up for one that was called "Nature Journaling" that took place on the grounds of Highland Mansion. She will never be a kid who would go to a soccer or basketball camp, running around in the hot sun. And I have to say, in this she is my daughter. I knew that she would enjoy writing camp, because I would have loved it myself. My sisters and I were laughing, because they could never imagine wanting to go to a writing camp and I could never imagine wanting to go to a sports camp. What is a fun time to them is torture for me, and vice versa. Anyway, E was in her element as each morning she had different lessons that incorporated both writing and drawing.
The last day of camp the parents were able to come and take a tour of the grounds, which I was excited about, since we hadn't been able to when we went there for our family photo shoot. I loved walking around and taking pictures, and E loved giving us the tour. It would be a great place for a wedding/reception, I will have to file this away for the future.
3 comments:
It's great that you recognize your children's gifts and cater to them. The camp sounds fun. They should make a version for adults.
The Highlands is such a great site for inspiration, as I see you also found behind your camera. Love the shot of the cogs. You've got a good eye.
Wow, some of the scenery looks like it ought to be captured "hollywood style" for a great fairy tale storyline! So cool that E enjoys writing at an early age. I developed the same interest in 3rd grade due to a very inspirational teacher. I still can recall many of the "short-story" journal entries and creative writing assignments from that year. It was one of my favorite school years "hands-down" :)
Totally awesome - where is this place??
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