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Learn About HLN's Virtual Summer Camp : Cabins |
June 3 - August 26, 2012
Join a Book Club, cook in the Mess Hall, take a nature walk, and much more! Over 100 activities to choose from within the following five cabins!
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The Arts & Crafts Cabin
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 Pinhole Cameras!
Use common materials to make homemade pinhole cameras.
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 Fruit & Veggie Printing
Use fruit and vegetables as printing blocks to make pictures.
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 Making Marionettes
Learn how to make a marionette or two, and then put on a show.
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 Father's Day Coupons
Show your creativity and love with this coupon book perfect for dads.
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 Versatile Recycling Crafts
Recycle household bottles to make unique homemade, practical gifts.
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 Family Tree & Coat of Arms
Chart your ancestry and create your own Coat of Arms to celebrate your heritage. |
 Homemade Stationery
Learn about making decorative stationery.
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 Tissue Carnations
Make these carnations that look real enough to fool Mom.
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 Many, Many Magnets
Create handmade gifts using small magnets or self-adhesive strips.
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 Fun with Painting!
Fun projects to learn how to paint like the Masters!
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 Making Masks
Design and make a mask like those worn in ancient times.
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 Design Your Own Castle
Follow the plans to design a castle for Baron William de Clare |
The Mess Hall
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 Safe & Healthy
Mandarin, Szechuan, Cantonese, Dim Sum...
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 Chinese Cooking
Learn basic food safety tips and nutrition facts to keep you healthy.
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 Japanese Cooking
Age, Nimono, Yaki, Tsukemono...
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 Asian Cooking
Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Indian...
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 South American Cooking
Explore some delicious recipes from South America!
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 African Cooking
Explore some delicious recipes from Africa! |
 French Cooking
Explore some gourmet recipes from France!
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 Italian Cooking
Explore some delicious recipes from Italy!
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 Greek Cooking
Explore some delicious recipes from Greece!
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 Mexican Cooking
Explore some delicious recipes from Mexico, then have a fiesta!
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 American Cooking
Cajun, Southwestern, Southern, New England...
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 Family Cooking
Learn about fun recipes the whole family can create! |
The Foreign Exchange Cabin
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 Exotic Places: Hawaii
Visit this tropical polynesian paradise, full of unique wildlife and exploding volcanoes!
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 Exotic Places: Alaska
Alaska has unique cultures, wildlife, vegetation, and lifestyles. Come Explore!
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 Exotic Places: Costa Rica
Visit the wilds of the Costa Rica rain forests and learn about the fascinating small country.
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 Great Cities: Paris
The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and more!
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 Great Cities: Rome
The colosseum, the Roman Forum, and more!
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 Great Cities: New York City
The Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and more! |
 Grand Adventures: An African Safari!
What kind of animals will YOU find?
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 Grand Adventures: To the Mountains!
Travel to the tops of the highest mountains of the world!
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 Grand Adventures: Into the Amazon!
Deep in the rain forest, you will find the most amazing creatures!
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 Time Travel: Great Wonders
Explore the Great Wonders of the Ancient World!
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 Time Travel: Ancient Aztecs
Come and learn all about the Aztec Empire!
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 Time Travel: Ancient Mayans
The Mayan culture is one of the most fasci-nating ancient cultures in history! |
The Library
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 Mystery/Adventure Reading Guides
Find Reading Lists and Literature Guides to help you get started.
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 Mystery/Adventure WebQuests & Hunts
Follow an online adventure project to learn more about mystery literature.
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 Mystery/Adventure Writer's Corner
Learn some mystery writing skills with some mysterious activities!
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 Sci-Fi / Fantasy Reading Guides
Find Reading Lists and Literature Guides to help you get started.
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 Sci-Fi / Fantasy WebQuests & Hunts
Follow an online adventure project to learn more about sci-fi / fantasy literature.
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 Sci-Fi / Fantasy Writer's Corner
Learn some sci-fi / fantasy writing skills with some intriguing activities! |
 Humor Reading Guides
Find Reading Lists and Literature Guides to help you get started.
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 Humor WebQuests & Hunts
Follow online projects and lessons to learn more about humor and laughter!
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 Humor Writer's Corner
Learn some humor writing skills with some funny activities!
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 Inspirational Reading Guides
Find Reading Lists and Literature Guides to help you get started.
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 Inspirational WebQuests & Hunts
Follow these online projects to learn more about inspirational literature.
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 Inspirational Writer's Corner
Learn some affective writing skills with some inspiring activities! |
The Nature Trails
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 Balloons & Zeppelins...
What are filled with air, come in various shapes and sizes, and float high in the sky? Balloons!
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 Stargazing
Locate easy to recognize constellations and planets that even beginners can find.
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 Archaeology
Plan a dig, find artifacts, collect data, then excavate, clean and catalog them.
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 Meet the Reptiles!
What don't you know about reptiles? Check out these fun activities to find out!
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 Amphibians!
Come with us this week to explore the wet and wild world of amphibians!
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 At the Beach
Grab your pails and shovels as we head to the beach to find some fun activites and crafts! |
 Let's Go Fly A Kite!
Learn about the many surprising uses of kites in historical and modern times.
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 All About Tennis
Tennis can be enjoyed by players of any level of skill and you can play it your entire life.
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 Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Baseball is so popular in America it is called "the national pastime."
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 Bicycling
Bikes are environmentally friendly and offer great exercise opportunities.
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 Swimming and Water Safety
Learn about swimming safely, and how to have fun in the water.
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 Boats and Sailing
From small canoes to large ships, boats have been a source of transportation for thousands of years. |
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