{"id":2281,"date":"2023-06-12T18:38:43","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T22:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/?page_id=2281"},"modified":"2023-06-13T08:47:03","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T12:47:03","slug":"summer-free-days","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/summer-free-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Free Days"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"creaturecreations\">Creature Creations<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for our free Friday events to experience the style of programs that Walnut Grove Coop offers. We have four free events that are open to all homechoolers. Members may attend all events. Guests may attend one free event. Our activities blend Science and Art to offer hands-on learning enrichment in a self-directed environment. Parents must stay and participate in all activities. Children may not be unattended at any location of our facility including the playground. Events are from 10:00am &#8211; 12:00pm each Friday listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email <a href=\"mailto:info@walnutgrovecoop.com\">info@walnutgrovecoop.com<\/a> to RSVP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PreK through 5th-grade Activities<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Our staff will help you to experience a variety of activities for children of all ages. Games and free play materials are also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/creature.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2290\" width=\"98\" height=\"67\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>July 7 &#8211; Build a Beast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mix and match to make a beast of your own<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roll a die to select traits, habitat, food, and predators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell a story or draw a picture of your new Beast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>July 14 &#8211; Sculpt a Frankenspecies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select a sculpting medium: clay, blocks, textiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start from scratch or modify an animal toy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add your Frankenspecies to our Mixed Up Zoo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/60E2C281-5879-4060-80C3-3016DD68D8D6_1_201_a-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2308\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>August 4 &#8211; Animate Animals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Design a digital creature creation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn to animate a drawing of your creature creation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Code your creation to move and make sound<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>August 11 &#8211; Maker Space<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a bot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a mixed-media sculpture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build a remote-controlled creature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Middle School Activities<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Each week we will feature a new STEM challenge activity and themed game. These are short and can be done independently or in small groups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-12-at-9.41.36-PM-1-300x152.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2315\" width=\"150\" height=\"76\" srcset=\"https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-12-at-9.41.36-PM-1-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-12-at-9.41.36-PM-1-1024x518.png 1024w, https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-12-at-9.41.36-PM-1-768x388.png 768w, https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-12-at-9.41.36-PM-1.png 1036w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>July 7 &#8211; Biomimicry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Problem-solve human issues with ideas from nature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify helpful plant or animal traits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve the human experience by applying biomimicry to an invention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Featured game: Nonsensical Creatures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DNA-candy-overview.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2312\" width=\"179\" height=\"98\" srcset=\"https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DNA-candy-overview.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DNA-candy-overview-300x164.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DNA-candy-overview-768x419.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>July 14 &#8211; DNA Building<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn why DNA impacts all life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a candy model of DNA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decode genetic sequences to determine physical characteristics&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Featured game: Mythical Creatures Drawing Game<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>August 4 &#8211; Isometric Schemas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/isometric-1-300x225.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2319\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/isometric-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/isometric-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/isometric-1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn about spatial reasoning through isometric drawing <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn ideas into conveyable products, structures, and systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a coded plan to build a creature invention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Featured game: Beasts of Balance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>August 11 &#8211; Maker Space<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a bot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a mixed-media sculpture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build a remote-controlled creature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rebootcamp\">High School Reboot Camp<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Grub, game, gripe, and repeat. High School homeschoolers are welcome to attend all four Reboot Camp sessions for free. Each week we will feature a classic movie and one of its reboot versions (or sequels) alongside themed food and games that highlight the film&#8217;s greatness or weakness. All events will take place from 4:00-8:00pm. Pre-registration is required for drop-off. Email <a href=\"mailto:info@walnutgrovecoop.com\">info@walnutgrovecoop.com<\/a> to RSVP and register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Parent-Trap-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2295\" width=\"359\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Parent-Trap-2.png 754w, https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Parent-Trap-2-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Parent-Trap-2-750x239.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>July 7 &#8211; <em>Alice in Wonderland<\/em> Disney &amp; Tim Burton versions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alice in Wonderland Fluxx<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wonderland Rush<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Parent-Trap-3-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2300\" width=\"389\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Parent-Trap-3-2.png 754w, https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Parent-Trap-3-2-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Parent-Trap-3-2-750x248.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>July 14 &#8211; <em>Jumanji<\/em> &amp; <em>Jumanji<\/em> <em>the<\/em> <em>Next<\/em> <em>Level<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jumanji Fluxx<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jumanji Deluxe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>August 4 &#8211; <em>The Parent Trap<\/em> (1961 and 1998 versions)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Parent-Trap-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2301\" width=\"374\" height=\"123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Parent-Trap-1.png 754w, https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Parent-Trap-1-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Parent-Trap-1-750x247.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Poker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parent Trap Bingo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Parent-Trap.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2302\" width=\"380\" height=\"129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Parent-Trap.png 754w, https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Parent-Trap-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/walnutgrovecoop.com\/WalnutGroveHomeSchool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Parent-Trap-750x256.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>August 11 &#8211; <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em> &amp; <em>Hocus Pocus 2<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hocus Pocus the Game<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salem 1692: Witch Hunt <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creature Creations Join us for our free Friday events to experience the style of programs that Walnut Grove Coop offers. 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