Build It Day at Senior OSC!

Look at the airplane start to take shape!

CUPCAKE!

Last Friday was Senior OSC's first In-Day of the school year and we started off with a big bang; or at least a big mess!  Everyone spent the morning digging into our GIANT pile of cardboard boxes to build whatever their imagination could create. Soon the gym was filling up with cars, planes, doghouses, rocket ships, and more.  There was even a giant cupcake!

After lunch we prepared for Home Depot's visit. Everyone was super excited to see what they would bring for us to build.  Soon Josh, Nick and his team from Home Depot had set up 45 hammers and goggles. 45 OSC children sat eagerly in their orange Home Depot aprons while Josh gave a brief explanation of the project; a fire department airplane.

   

There were lot's of instructions to follow
when it came to constructing a plane.

Finally he told everyone to open their kits and   have at it.  Soon the room was filled with the banging of 45 hammers and the occasional "where's my wheels", or "I think my plane is upside down." Despite some of the set backs, little planes were taking shape all over the multi-purpose room.  Once everyone was finished and cleaned up we said our thank you's and good byes to Josh and his Home Depot team.  For the rest of the afternoon we saw some very creative play with the new toys everyone had built!

Take a look at some of our creations from an exciting Built It                                                                   Day!!!!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Take Care,

                                                                                                          Carolyn

These are parts of an OSC Express Train!

Zoom Zoom Zoom; We're going to the moon!

Remember : measure twice; cut once! (or in this case hammer once)

Junior and Senior OSC Pumpkin Patch Visit

Look at the perfect pumpkin on the perfect pumpkin picking day!

Hello Parents! 

Hope you are all looking forward to Halloween this year. On Wednesday, Oct. 23^rd, some of the children from Junior and Senior OSC attended the pumpkin patch out trip. They had so much fun and the weather was absolutely perfect. It was so nice to see the kids running around looking for that perfect pumpkin. I hope they all had fun. Enjoy these pictures and on behalf of the Junior and Senior OSC staff, have a fun and safe Halloween!

Cheers,

Vanessa 

Farmer Rick explaining the steps to growing a pumpkin patch.

Recreation of Quidditch (Muggle Version)

Last year, West Richmond Senior Out-of-School Care Program brought you the mysterious and adventurous Space Odyssey with our leaders in their customized space suits exploring the final frontier of the human race.

This year, we wanted to bring our kids something special and different. We wanted to give our kids something that has never been tried before, and something that has only been seen in the movies.

Inspired by the magic world of Hogwarts, and the fictional series of Harry Potter, we organized a game of Quidditch, a magical sport in the enchanting realm of Harry Potter to our program.

Instead of using the Quaffle, the Bludgers, and the Broomsticks, we substituted volleyballs, dodge balls, and hockey sticks as our equipments. And the Snitch, we asked a leader to be our volunteer.

On Thursday, October 17th, Stuart and I tried to recreate the most competitive and exciting game of Quidditch from Hogwarts as our joint activity in our Sr. OSC program. The misty and foggy weather added an element of mystery and made it feel as though we were actually playing in Hogwarts.

Since we did not have magic power’s to fly with our broomsticks into the sky, this Quidditch game was as “Muggle” as it can be…  However, it was still extremely enjoyable and exciting when the game began…

Expelliarmus,

Dennis

Today's Hearty Snack Recipe - Carolyn and Katrina's Apple Pie!

Mmmmmmm Pie! 

Today's Hearty Snack was so delicious that we wanted to share it with everyone.  Enjoy!

Carolyn and Katrina's Apple Pie 

Ingredients: 

• 1 unbaked pie shell 
• 2-3 peeled apples (sliced thinly)

     Sugar Mixture

• 3 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

      Crumble Topping

• 1/4 cup of brown sugar
• 1/4 cup of flour
• 2 tablespoon of butter

Preparations: 

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees
• Fill pie shell with apple slices
• Spoon sugar mixture over apples
• Press topping on top of apples; cover all spaces
• Bake for 25-30 minutes; or until apples are soft. (Pie should be golden brown) ***Note: Time varies from oven to oven :) ) 

Enjoy!

 -Carolyn 

And Now a Word From Us Kids...

Hi Senior OSC Families!

My name is Noah and yesterday we had a professional artist named Jeanette come by OSC to get ideas for a stairwell art project in the community centre. Below are my friends and my thoughts on the process so far.

The time I had with the Jeanette, an artist, was fun because so many people had so many great ideas.  I was typing notes the whole time. She showed us pictures of the staircase that leads up to Junior OSC so we could get an idea of what type of paintings/drawings we could put in. We got to see some pictures and artwork that she made at the end and it was amazing. We had so many ideas for the landing, the bottom of the staircase, along the wall of both staircases, even ideas with the things outside. We also had ideas for other things that the preschoolers would like. 

                                                  -Noah

I think it was pretty cool to be in a meeting with a professional artist.  She showed us some of the art that she made.  It was cool that we had so many good ideas and I think lots of people enjoy that experience, and so did I!

                                                 -Nolan

When I heard that we had a pro artist coming to talk to us about making a mural, I was so exited! The minute that she and Emily came in, my brain had a jolt of energy and I had so many ideas that I had to tell Jeanette and Emily all at once. But, just like everybody else, I had to wait my turn. But she had so many good ideas and the theme that she had chosen was a great idea.  So, just in general, I was so exited and happy that we had an artist coming to talk to us.  I was exited that I could give my input to the ideas that we all had. I had a great time!

                                                -Jasmine

We can't wait to see the project takes shape! Stay tuned to see more from this project. 

Noah