We spent the entire day at a Girl Scout workshop in Papago Park learning about the Four Elements. My original idea was for Jasmine to go so that I could accomplish something at home. Then.. I received an email saying that all parents had to be there. So, even though we had fun, I didn't accomplish much today. We couldn't have had better weather! Seventy five degrees with a slight breeze. There were around 32 girls there- divided into 4 groups.
Just arrived:)
We started with Fire. We learned how to properly build a "fire". Fire ring first..(M&M's), kindle (coconut shreds), tinder (small pretzels), then fuel (large pretzels). The fire itself was "red hot" candies. Next we made the volcano out of vinegar and baking soda. Then, the big attraction was watching a hard boiled egg being sucked into a bottle by a vacuum created by fire:)
Here we are at the "fire station" making "fires" and learning about "fire safety":)
This is hilarious how everyone is so excited about an egg being sucked in a bottle:)) I think it's because there was a breeze and it took awhile to keep the match lit long enough to get it in the bottle.
Next to the "water station" where we made "water tornadoes" and "quick sand".
Playing in cornstarch and water "quicksand":
Learning about the relative sizes of clay, silt, and sand as represented by various sizes of beads and a ping pong ball.
Next, they made a craft depicting volcanic rock, sandstone and other types of rock. (I was not paying attention at this one:)
At lunch.
Met lots of new friends. Kianna- who was not in our group since she is a bit older- became attached at the hip with Jasmine:))
Painting with "wind":) - blowing thru a straw into the paint.
Conducting an experiment concerning clouds with her partner, Ella. Funny how Ella and Jasmine ended up together. Ella was just adopted into her new family.
Then... we had to go to swim lessons and grocery store for this week!! Long long day, but it was nice to be outside.
We started with Fire. We learned how to properly build a "fire". Fire ring first..(M&M's), kindle (coconut shreds), tinder (small pretzels), then fuel (large pretzels). The fire itself was "red hot" candies. Next we made the volcano out of vinegar and baking soda. Then, the big attraction was watching a hard boiled egg being sucked into a bottle by a vacuum created by fire:)
Here we are at the "fire station" making "fires" and learning about "fire safety":)
This is hilarious how everyone is so excited about an egg being sucked in a bottle:)) I think it's because there was a breeze and it took awhile to keep the match lit long enough to get it in the bottle.
Next to the "water station" where we made "water tornadoes" and "quick sand".
Playing in cornstarch and water "quicksand": 
Learning about the relative sizes of clay, silt, and sand as represented by various sizes of beads and a ping pong ball.
Next, they made a craft depicting volcanic rock, sandstone and other types of rock. (I was not paying attention at this one:)
At lunch.
Met lots of new friends. Kianna- who was not in our group since she is a bit older- became attached at the hip with Jasmine:))
Painting with "wind":) - blowing thru a straw into the paint.
Conducting an experiment concerning clouds with her partner, Ella. Funny how Ella and Jasmine ended up together. Ella was just adopted into her new family. 
Then... we had to go to swim lessons and grocery store for this week!! Long long day, but it was nice to be outside.
