Free National Parks day 2012

There are more free days at the national parks this year.
June 9
September 29
November 10-12

Also besides the free days there are other ways to enjoy these parks. You can get a year long pass to Yellowstone only for $50 or you can get one far ALL the parks $80.

Also there are way to get a free pass:
- Active duty military? Get a annual pass free
-  Over 62? Get a lifetime pass for just $10
- Permanent disability? You can get one free too! As well as a 50% discount on other amenities.
http://www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm


Heres the link.
http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm

Summer Classes/ Sports for Kids

http://www.madisongymnastics.blogspot.com/2012/02/summer-educational-preschool.html
Madison Gymnastics Center will be holding educational preschool this summer! Mallory will still be the teacher. Cost is $65 a month, with a $15 supply fee ($210 for the whole session) Class time will be Tuesday and Thursday from 9-1130am. Sign up at the front desk, limited spots available. 208-359-3111

Thanks to some readers here are some more activities for the summer:

June 5-7 and 26-28 and August 14-16 there will be summer music camps at Adams Elementary and Riverside Studios. The camps will be hosted by the Love Family Piano Studio. Learn more by visiting http://RexburgMusic.com

The school is offering band during June and then they will play in the 4th of July parade. You have to have had band for one year already and it is $30. Call the Middle School for more info. 

Campus ORC

On Campus they have an Outdoor Resource Center. They rent things, as well as have sales they even fix bikes!

Heres there rental page: http://beta.byui.edu/outdoor-resource-center/rent-equipment
They have everything, Sleeping bags to kayaks, to cargo nets.

Their Spring SALE Will be April 4th. Here's a list of what they will be for sale: http://beta.byui.edu/outdoor-resource-center/buy-equipment/used-rental-items

Busy Bag Swap

Have you heard of these yet? There are gaining popularity and I have to say its a great idea!

Heres how it works, each women makes 10 identical busy bags (Should take only an evening maybe 2) and then we all get together and exchange them- That way we... all have 10 different bags! If you cant make it to the exchange night but still want to participate just drop your bags to me, I'll do the exchange and then you can come pick up your fun new busy bags at your convenience.

Here are some ideas:
http://221vision.com/2011/06/06/worlds-simplest/

http://crafty-couple.blogspot.com/2011/10/busy-bag-series-part-2.html

http://crafty-couple.blogspot.com/2011/10/busy-bag-series-part-4.html
- I think this one would be great with 4x6 cards with their Name and address/ Phone number

http://artsyfartsymama.blogspot.com/2011/08/quiet-flip-book.html
- This would be easy with Pellon and Fabric markers

http://mama-jenn.blogspot.com/2009/08/make-your-own-geoboard.html

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=299163.msg3411131#msg3411131

http://totschool.shannons.org/?p=1541

http://satorismiles.com/2009/07/22/paint-chip-phonics/

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2011/06/08/diy-string-puzzle-craft-camp/

http://whimsy-girl.blogspot.com/2008/10/paint-sample-notebook-tutorial.html

http://4herreras.blogspot.com/2011/09/velcro-craft-sticks-and-bottle-lidsoh.html

http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2010/08/no-mess-marbled-painting.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FrugalFamilyFunBlog+%28Frugal+Family+Fun+Blog%29

http://chezbeeperbebe.blogspot.com/2011/02/celebrating-boy-make-magnetic-play-set.html

http://www.stitchcraftcreations.com/2011/06/15/travel-game-folios/
-This would be easier with a dollarstore photobook

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87624332/4-tangram-tiger-capsi-wood?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share
-This would be great with foam for the tangrams and 4x6 cards with a printed puzzle to solve

Popsicle Stick Puppets- using magazine people! http://fooyoh.com/iamchiq_living_lifestyle/6066039

Magazine faces instead of felt faces: http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/freaky-faces-674626/




Some Guidelines: Each activity should fit in a gallon size ziplock bag- thats not what you have to bring them in but I wanted a nice easy to stuff in the purse size.

* Self-contained. This way, you can just grab a bag and GO! (without having to add a number of supplies to the bag in order to make it useful.)

* Transportable. Yes, they will definitely be used at home, but I want to be able to grab a few bags to take to a restaurant, a waiting room, plane trips, car rides, etc.

* Convenient. None of the bags will have supplies that require major set-up or clean-up: (no paint, watercolors, liquids, sand, dirt, etc.)

* Free. I didn’t want anyone spending money on this project! We're all crafty if you dont have a supply just ask here and I'm sure someone has extra to supply :)

* Easy to Make: I didn’t want anyone spending hours and hours and hours making their activity.

* Re-usable. I want these activities to last a while so that our other children can use them in the future. Therefore, I avoided activities where you would have to buy new supplies to re-stock the bag. This is why lamination is important for some of the activities.
(http://therigneys.wordpress.com/2011/08/26/toddler-busy-bag-swap/)



Search Pinterest for "Busy Bag"- there are thousands of ideas.



Do you want to participate in a busy bag swap? I can organize another, or with this information feel free to organize one with neighbors or church members.

Campus Activity: Classic Movie

Who: $1 With $1 Card, $2 without + Free Popcorn!
What: Classic Movies
When: 8:30- 11:30pm
Where: Taylor Cultural Hall
http://www.byui.edu/activities/social/activities-social-classic-movie

dates they air:
2/10- Singing in the rain
2/24- Court Jester
3/9- My Fair Lady
3/23- Bringing up baby
4/20
5/4
5/18
6/1
6/15
6/29
7/13
9/14
9/28
10/5
10/12
10/26
11/9
12/7

Campus Activity: Talent Show

Friday January 20th, 8-10
Kirkham 230 Auditorium
Public Welcome

Dancing @ BYUI

Did you know that there are various dances on campus every week? These are open to the students and public.

Country Dancing: Wednesdays 8-11, MC Grand ballroom
Swing Dancing: Wednesdays 8-11, Hinckley Gym
Ballroom Dancing: Fridays 8-11, Hinckley Gym
Latin Dancing: Friday 8-11, MC Grand ballroom