For the first time in years, my family had a completely new summer experience. Let me explain. Since my husband and I are both teachers, summers have typically been pretty carefree and unplanned by the Powers family. We hang out. We go the beach. We take road trips. We pick a place on the map between here and New York and go. It's fun to bond with our kids (for us, anyway) and get to visit family up north without care or time schedules.
This year, a great friend recruited us to Camp Green Lane in Pennsylvania. My husband was the Athletic Director, and I was the supervisor for the Inter Boys (ages 8-10). The kids, well, they got to be campers. None of us have ever been to sleep-away camp, and all of us are pretty used to all the comforts of home and doing whatever we want over the summer. However, we embarked on our new adventure with our minds open (mostly) and ready to love it. Love it? We did. Since getting home, all we think about is "next summer," and we really, truly understand what people mean when they say they live ten months for two.
I could go on and on about what made this an incredible experience for my family, but really, I want to hear about your summers.
What did you do?
This Summer, my best friend from Long Island, New York came down for a week and half to visit my sister and I. We went to the beach a lot. We even drove to Marco Island, on the spot, at 7 am. There, we saw manatees in the ocean 10 feet away, paddle boarded, kayaked, and went wake skating for the first time, we also got to go parasailing. Best summer yet! Period 2 Hannah G.
ReplyDeleteThis summer, I did a variety of things. I spent the first few weeks of summer as ASM (Assistant Stage Manager) in a production of Hairspray at the Broward Center. After that, I spent a few weeks hanging out with my friends, sleeping late, and having plenty of lazy days. I went to the YMCA and played different sports and swam for a week. I finished off the summer with a trip to Rapids with some of my best friends. Overall, it was an amazing summer! -Dylan E. (Period 4)
ReplyDeleteThis summer, my mom took my friend and I to North Carolina. We were up there for two weeks, and most of the time we were either rafting or kayaking. The rivers there were freezing! I had to wear a wetsuit so I could stay a little warmer. The streets there were so smooth, and there are a lot of turns near my cabin, so it was great for longboarding. Oh, yeah, I got to stay in a wood cabin too! The trip was definitely the highlight of my summer. (Tyler Elliott , Period 1)
ReplyDeleteThis summer I went with my family to a wedding in the Catskills. After a 3 hour drive, we finally made it to my cousin's house in central New Jersey. We went to New York and saw the Statue of Liberty. We then went through Manhattan. We also visited Philly and had the best cheesesteaks ever!
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This summer I went to sleepaway camp. The camp is in the Blue Ridge mountains so it was very cold. It was my third year going to this camp. My favorite activity was volleyball. Then, I went to another sleepaway camp at the University of Miami. We stayed in the dorms, ate in the cafeteria, and played in the gym made specifically for volleyball. On the last day of training I twisted ligaments in my ankle and ended up in a cast. Eventually I got my cast off and was put in a boot right before school.
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DeleteSounds like a fun summer! I did the same thing you did at UM but I went to UCF. Hope your ankle gets better! Miss you!
DeleteMy family started off the summer by taking a trip to look at colleges for my sisters. We traveled around the Midwest, looking at the "Big 10" colleges. We stayed on each campus for a few days and explored the town. We learned about the history of each place and the little customs each place has. Overall, our favorite was the University of Wisconsin. After that whole trip, I went to Disney World with my friend. We did all the normal things: we went on rides and walked around the park. The best part, though, was the show we saw. It's called Cirque Du Soleil, and it's very well-known. It's full of acrobatics, juggling and little acts. It was amazing. The rest of the summer, we went to the beach and stayed at home, mostly. I had a great time.
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My summer mostly consisted of absorbing all the information I could in two months. I completed an online psychology course as I started on my path to find what careers interest me. I read eleven books, subscribed to the Scientific American magazine, and studied up for science and history. I spent almost every day glued to some type of article, lesson, or book. Every other day, I was hanging out with my friends and being really fun and crazy. I met new people and tried new things. Another major highlight of my summer was participating in Hands On Broward, an organization in Broward County that gives people in the community a chance to volunteer. You go to the address at the time of the event, and you can help with anything from cleaning up a school to spreading awareness about the environment by helping younger kids make reusable grocery bags. The entire experience was life-changing, and I feel confident coming into this school year. Antares T. Period 5
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ReplyDeleteThis Summer was a real special on for me. After spending a little bit less than half just being at home and in my pool, my uncles invited my family to go with them to visit my other uncle who lives in the Dominican Republic. After 4 days of babysitting my 4 little cousins, they left my mom, brother, and I to stay with our residing uncle. We had a blast! We stayed in their boat at the beach for a while before going to their apartment in Santo Domingo. Well, 2 weeks later we came back to Miami to be invited by my cousins to go to South Seas Resort in Captiva Island. Well another week of babysitting my cousins went by but it was a little bit more enjoyable since the nanny went with them this time. We went back to Miami at the end of the week and stayed there until school started. My uncle from the Dominican Republic came to invite me and my brothers to take a sailing course. I was all for it but my mom said no since the course would make me miss the first week of school. I had a very interesting summer, as you can see, and really hope that someday it will repeat itself since it was the best summer of my life. -Kevin W. (Period 6)
ReplyDeleteThis summer I went to my Sleepaway camp called Camp Pontiac for the sixth time. I spent seven weeks of going to the pool, the lake, arts and crafts, and participating in many sports. At one point in the summer we went out of camp to Canada and it was an awesome experience. I went jet boating and to the mall. After the trip I went banana boating and knee boarding with my friends. I had an overall great summer. Samantha S. period 1
ReplyDeleteI spend my first part of my summer in a cruise to Europe, 12 days, it was fabulous. I took online Spanish 1 course at Florida virtual school. During middle July, I went to Santa Cruz, California for a competition math camp. The camp is called AMSP, which stands for Awesome Math Summer program. I took algebra 1.5 and elements of geometry. The math camp was full of smart people, and I was below average. I learned too much during the camp that my head is still hurting. I believe i would do well in math club this year. Maxwell G. Period 6.
ReplyDeleteThis summer was an absolute blast! I started off doing the usual soccer camp, which, like most years, I loved. I then went on to try something new, something that I've never even thought of before. I decided to try volleyball camp, which I participated in for two weeks. It's amazing how you can do something for such a short period of time and already know that you're going to love it forever! Not only did I improve my athletics, but I also volunteered for my temple, Chabad's, summer camp. I was placed in charge of the toddlers and the arts and crafts activities that all the campers did. The feeling of being the one that adorable little four year olds look up to is absolutely amazing. Even though I didn't think anything of it before, this experience taught me that the feeling of being the one to escort one of the kids to the restroom gives you a feeling of confidence and pride. This summer was definitely one that I would enjoy replicating next year!
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This summer i went to sleep-away camp in Oakland, ME. The camp that I went to for the fifth straight year is called Camp Manitou. I spent seven weeks doing many activities from basketball and handball to sailing and stand up paddle boarding. We also went on many fun trips including one to six flags in Springfield, MA. I really had a blast this year at camp and i can't wait to go back next year. Jacob M. Period 4.
ReplyDeleteThis Summer I went to Miami Dolphins Academy, a football camp. I then wen to New Jersey for a week. After that, I just hanged out with my friends and got ready for my bar mitzvah. The last weekend of summer was awesome. All my family came to toen for my bar mitzvah and I hanged out with my cousins. I had my bar mitzvah, then had a great party with all my friends. Eli Nir (Period 2)
ReplyDeleteThis summer was a very relaxing time for me. Almost all of the days, I woke up, ate breakfast, played on some of my electronics, ate lunch, went to a friend's house, went back home, ate dinner, showered, and slept. Pretty routine all the time. The only other large thing that I have done is to travel away from Florida to Houston in order to play on two table tennis tournaments. One tournament was one that was open to players from wherever they came from, even if it was a semi-regional tournament. The other one was a USA Junior Olympics where there were many sports that juniors up to 17 years of age could participate in various sports events, such as jump rope, cheerleading, tae-kwon-do, wrestling, weightlifting, table tennis, and some other sports I didn't get to check out. A great thing about the tournaments is that they are both in the same place, one after the other, so my dad and I (my sister and my mom didn't travel with us) didn't have to go to different places for the tournaments. During the first day of the regional tournament, I was surprised that I found out that an international speed-stacking competition was going on right beside the table tennis tournament. Usually, there are no rubik's cube competitions, and much less speed-stacking, so they are incredibly rare to come by. Besides that, I played both tournaments, and ended with a disappointing record of 4 wins and 13 losses or so, and back to the same thing day after day...
ReplyDeleteFelipe Shiwa Period 1
For me, summer was pretty basic. I went to two different day camps, one at American Heritage and one at Young At Art. When I wasn't having fun at camp, I was having fun with Cheyenne and Antares, two of my best friends.
ReplyDeleteAt one point, I went on a vacation to Sarasota, which is why I wasn't present at Open House. The vacation consisted of lots of family time at the beach.
Alexis C. Period 4
This summer, I didn't really do much. Many of my days consisted of staying home with my grandmother and siblings. I spent many days reading, and finding more information on topics that I was interested about. I was signed up for a gym by my parents, since I'd never really been one that was incredibly enthusiastic about exercising. I actually learned many things from going to the gym, including how to finally do a proper push-up! I was really pushed to be my best and exercise properly. Around the end of June, I went to Cancun for a week with my family members. Cancun was an amazing experience, and I participated in many activities with my family, such as snorkeling in the ocean, fishing, and many more things. When I went fishing, although I caught nothing, my little sister caught a nearly twenty-inch swordfish! My parents decided that they were gotten to send it to a taxidermy company here in Florida so we could have it in our home. After my wonderful vacation, I went home, obviously. I kept on working out every day for a whole hour. It was really fun and I enjoyed it. I kept on reading, and I also studied using a Geometry book in preparation for the geometry course I am currently taking at school. My summer was incredible and I can't wait till next year!
ReplyDeleteAlice V. Period 1
My summer was fun-filled, relaxing, and exciting. As soon as the final bell rang on the last day I traveled to Tequesta Trace territory to be with my with my best friend Max Gehler. From there our summer was a blast. Three weeks into summer I traveled to Tennessee with Max. There we bungee-jumped, water-skiied, rode go-karts, and went to water parks. I actually ended up stepping in fire and burning my foot and shoe. The fun never ended there was so many things to do. After a full week of non-stop action we finally had to say goodbye to Tennessee and head back to Weston. Here in Weston we continued our adventurous lifestyle. My days consisted of running in the morning, playing skyrim all afternoon, and going to town center/movies/ or sleeping over with Max. About three weeks ago I went on the Allure of the Seas. This huge ship was beautiful and full of so many things to do. After i got off, I spent the final days of summer with Max only to find out that he''s moving Labor day weekend which made me very sad. Overall the summer was fun, hot, and one to remember.
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ReplyDeleteThis summer I worked as a C.I.T for my temple, Bnai Aviv. My campers' ages are first through fourth graders. I loved working there. After i finished being a counselor, I shopped till I dropped. I bought clothes for school and for my friends' bar and bat mitzvahs. I also took a trip to Naples, and I went to beach almost everyday. Lastly, I celebrated my birthday with friends. That is all for my summer vacation!
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Period 2
This summer i went to a summer camp called stone mountain adventures. It was an incredible experience where i got to volunteer at local community centers including and elders home. Also i helped raise money for a charity called Alex's Lemonade where we give away free lemonade in hope for donations to fund research for pediatric caner. Also i got to talk to kids my age live in cabins and have fun doing activities. I love horse back riding and i got the chance to help a therapeutic riding business. It was a truly touching summer and i made such good friends that all are the same as me!! Then after summer i went on a week cruise where i met a really nice family and booked more cruises with them. They had a kid my age and it was a really fun cruise. I enjoyed my summer because i got to help and relax!!
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DeleteThis summer I went to a sleep away camp called Camp Chipinaw @ Silver Lake for seven weeks. It is in Swan Lake, New York This was my fifth summer going to this camp. Going to camp is an incredible experience because you get to try many different things that you don't get to do at home. For example, at camp I swim in the lake, paddle boat, play a variety of sports, zip-line, play archery, make arts and crafts and much much more. At camp I also form unbreakable bonds with people that will last forever. I cannot wait to go back to camp in 305 days because it is truly my second home! Can't wait until next summer!
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Period 5
This summer my family and I went to San diego to visit friends. We stayed at the Catamaran, a beautiful hotel along the coast. While we were there, we swam and surf practically everyday. One of the day's we where there, we headed over to Belmont Park, a famous amusement park none for its old wooden coaster and crazy rides. My favorite part of the trip was when I found out One Direction was in town playing a gig for the locals, and where staying in a hotel near me. I had my mom take my friend Marky and I to go to the hotel and stalk them, but unfortunately they where not there. The next day, I saw on facebook they went golfing at the local range that was only five minutes away from me, and I missed them! I was sad about that, but shortly got over it when we went to the San Diego Zoo, to do a backstage tour with the animals with my moms best friend, Maureen. We met the Reindeer, Clouded Leopards, Wolves, and a very friendly flamingo. All in all, it was a great trip!
ReplyDeleteThis was the first summer in the last five years that I did not go to sleep away camp. This summer I decided to stay home and spend time with my family. We hung out and relaxed. For three of the weeks I attended Cypress Bay Lightning Basketball Camp. Also, my travel basketball team, the South Florida Thunder, made the National Championship. My family and I traveled with my team to the tournament in Melbourne, Florida. Although we didn't win a single game, it was fun to be with my teammates and do activities with them, such as mini golf and go-karting. Then, the last two weeks of summer, my family took a vacation to Tampa. The first week we were there for my brother's state championship baseball tournament. They finished with a 3-1 record and came in third place. The second week, we went to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island. Without a doubt, Busch Gardens has some of the best roller coasters in the world. My favorite ride was definitely SheiKra. At the beginning of the ride you go up 200 feet to the edge of a 90 degree drop. The ride pauses at the top and holds you at the edge for a few seconds before dropping straight down at 70 mph. It was awesome. I had a great summer!- Matt Ulino. Period 2.
ReplyDeleteMy summer was a very progressive yet an enjoyable summer. Just a week after school, my brother and his girl friend visited Florida, where I was gladly able to be there tour guide. After they left, I spent my weeks in ice-skating camp with my friend Melanie. A few weeks later, I flew to New York where I lodged at a lake house and canoed through extremely cold water. Across the 1,864 mile lake, there was a majestic view of mountains which was an exceptional sight to see. It was a refreshing vacation, especially because Florida is so flat! Reluctantly, I came back home, but was greeted by the excitement of a new school. Every single summer is unique and there will always be new experiences.
ReplyDeleteEmily Wen Period 1
Hey guys, this summer for me was jam packed with awesome new things to try out. First, my family went to Ireland for my dads buisiness trip and it was beautiful! I would totally recommend tha you and your families go someday. I guarantee you if you ask me any question about my trip it will be positive. I got to see amazing views everyday that continued to stun me. Especially the mountain view out of our hotel, but sadly from our window we overlooked the prettiest parking lot ever! Next trip, I went to sleepaway camp, where I tried a lot of new things. One that really stuck out was archery, by the way it is harder than it looks! By the end of the trip, I had the skill totally down. Lastly, we took a cruise on the the Allure of the Seas to Haiti, Jamaica, and Cozumel. Those places have the most amazing beaches and crystal clear water I have ever seen! Now, back to the boat where most of the fun lies. Whether I was on the zip-line, climbing the rock wall, or playing mini-golf, I was always doing something. Also, I swear I consumed 30+ Ice Cream cones that week! That raps up my summer!
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Period 3
My summer was somewhat laid back, due to the fact that I took some time off from softball. I did take some enjoyable family trips which include New York and Boston. My grandparents were generous enough to offer my older sister and I a getaway. What did we do in New York? Shop, shop, shop, and shop. I didn't mind these strange turn of events because of my love for clothes. In Boston, I visited my mom's side of the family. Whenever my family travels to Boston, there are always traditions we carry on every year. Some examples are eating at the same, incredible restaurants and driving to maine and its beautiful beaches. That is basically how my summer played out! Thanks for reading.
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Period 1
This summer was a lazy summer, but still a great one. I am a competitive gymnast so I trained Monday- Friday for about three and a half hours. After gymnastics, I would hang out with my best friend, Noelle. We would go swimming most days. Every night at around six we would go bike riding with our brothers. On my week off from gymnastics, my family and I went to the Keys. At the Keys we went tubing, parasailing, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and swam with the dolphins. It was the best trip I have ever taken before. I am definitely looking forward to my next visit to the Keys.
ReplyDeleteAutumn A.
Period 2
This summer was super hectic! First I went on the Oasis of the Seas for a week to start off my summer. A week later I flew up to Main with ten of my best friends for a month of sleep away camp at Camp Laurel South. There was spirit day, camping out, theater shows, waterskiing, etc., the list goes on and on. On July twelfth I had my fourteenth birthday while I was at camp. Our sister cabin was even allowed to come to the party. We ate cake, drank soda, had some popcorn, and played a real-life version of the Hunger Games. Best Birthday Ever! After camp was over, my family and I drove down to New York City. It was first time ever seeing New York and know I understand why it is so addicting. The lights, shows, skyscrapers, food, people,... everything was breathtaking. Now I know where I want to live when I grow up. After a week we then took a flight into Salt Lake City, Utah where from there drove six hours to Jackson Hole. We spent three days there hiking and river rafting down the Snake River. Then we drove forty-five minutes up to the Grand Tetons and Yellow Stone. I rock-climbed a cliff, went fishing, saw Old Faithful, went hiking (again), and watched the opening of the Olympic Games in a small lodge shed. Nice and peaceful. After my adventure in the woods we drove back down to Utah and saw the Olympic center. People were flying, flipping, diving, and jumping everywhere you looked. To end the trip we spent three days in the "Sin City" Las Vegas! All I can say about that city is "Wow!" So when does next summer begin?
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Period-5
I started off my summer by attending the 2 week Falcon Cove Band Camp. I met new friends there and improved my technique for playing flute and piccolo. After that, I mostly just relaxed and hung out with my friends. That was a nice break from waking up early during the school year. Towards the end of the summer, my family and I took an amazing trip to Walt Disney World. I went on a plethora of rides and roller coasters. Every two hours, I watched colorful parades that had all of my favorite Disney characters singing, dancing, and moving across the streets. Towards the end of he night, beautiful fireworks lit up the night sky. My favorite part of the summer was simply spending time with my family. All in all, my summer was fantastic!
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Period 3
August 22,2012
For the past two months, I haven't done too much. I mostly just stayed home and read a wide assortment of articles, brushing up on my vocabulary. Recently, I was introduced to Hands On Broward, since I joined the organization with Antares. It makes it easier for volunteers to reach those who are in need of help. I've only been to one event, but I can already tell that I have a lot of fun waiting for me that lies with Hands On.
ReplyDeleteI traveled this summer, too. My family visited New York. Since owning a car is extremely impractical in a city like New York, we learned how to use public transportation. The only problem was that in the summer, the subway tunnels heat up like a greenhouse, and the platforms are a long way from fresh air. Regardless, we've been to New York before, and not much has changed except for the fact that they randomly put picnic tables in the middle of Broadway. My father and I visited the World Trade Center. Unfortunately, we were never able to get the passes required for admission, which was a bummer. At least we got to pay our respects.
We also got to explore the city of Boston. In my opinion, it's cleaner than New York, and the bus drivers are certainly more civilized. Boston is a nice town with a lot to do in one place, like the Public Garden, or the North End. The museums are a must-see. I really hope I'll get to visit again someday.
I've done enough for one summer. Now, I'd like to focus on the new school year and survive until the next summer vacation comes around.
Jalen J.
Period 6
I spent most of my time at home over the summer. My dad had a summer job for most of the summer so my family never does a "big' vacation during the first eight weeks. Although we sometimes go on a more minor vacation, we didnt have anything planned for the weeks my dad was at work. A lot of my time was used to hangout out with my friends both online and in real life. We would call each other over skype and go on our favorite computer games, just talk, or schedule times to get together outside of virtual reality. The only thing we planned (at the last minute) was a five day, four night cruise for the second to last week of summer. After my dad's summer job was over, we spent the one weekend we had to prepare for the cruise. That weekend could not have gone any faster! By the time monday rolled around I was ready to grow my "sea legs". The ship was filled with amazing buffets, delicous resturants, an icecream machine, and a fabulous teen lounge. The first port was pretty much for shopping so we didnt stay off the ship very long, but the next one dropped us off at Atlantis. Little did we know that u know had to pay about $50 a person to see the fish tanks. The final port was at the NCL's private island! The ocean was perfect and the water slide was thrilling. I spent most of my free time in the teen lounge while on the ship. I was obviously disappointed to see the summer end.
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This summer, I was fortunate enough to go to Blue Star, a sleep away camp in North Carolina for eight weeks. It was so much fun. My favorite part is archery because I improved from scoring a 1/50 to 45/50. This summer was amazing. I also enjoyed meeting new friends and spending time with old ones because it was my seventh year.
ReplyDeleteJacob Wilentz Period 1
This summer I didn't get to go to my sleep away camp, but I still had a great summer! First, my family and I went on vacation to the "four corners." After that, we stayed here and I just hung out here with friends. Everyday I went to volleyball practice and then I went up to UCF for a week and stayed on campus for an intensive volleyball camp and a big tournament after. When I came back I went to the Cypress Bay Volleyball practices for a head start before the school year. I also visited Falcon Cove a few time to see Mr. Bryant, Mr. Roca, and all my other old teachers too. I helped set up your room and Mr. Bryants room, by the way! Hope you like it! I miss you guys so much! Have a fantastic year! :) I'll see you once volunteers start, don't forget to recruit me, please!
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This summer I went to a camp where we worked on a play, and then performed it at the broward center for the arts. Then I performed with my music class in the Town Center 4th of July parade. I also went to a dance camp and won second place in the competition! I practiced tennis every weekend, and saw my friends too! Overall my summer was amazing! - Michelle Palm ( period 4 )
ReplyDeleteThis summer I went to a camp where we worked on a play, and then performed it at the broward center for the arts. Then I performed with my music class in the Town Center 4th of July parade. I also went to a dance camp and won second place in the competition! I practiced tennis every weekend, and saw my friends too! Overall my summer was amazing! - Michelle Palm ( period 4 )
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ReplyDeleteThis summer, started in Peru. I went to Peru and visited my family for two weeks. A week after i came back, I went to North Carolina to drop my brother off at his college, North Carolina State University. We stayed in North Carolina for only a week. Then I came back for two weeks and hung out with my friends. After that, I went to a music camp for three weeks in Maine. This summer was very fun!
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Period 6
My summer started off with my annual trip to Poland. I lived with my grandparents in the capital city of Warsaw, but we visited my aunt in Sopot, a small town next to the Baltic. After about a week, I flew for the first time in my life to Austria, visiting my grandma's sister in Vienna. My favorite part was seeing the infamous Schonbrunn Palace. I had a great time! I stayed in Vienna for four days, and then returned to my grandparents in Warsaw. Still, the highlight of my trip was undoubtedly my visit to Paris, France. For five days, I got to roam the beautiful Parisian streets and museums. I know five days is definitely not enough time to see all of Paris, but I got to see everything that I needed to: the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, the massive Eiffel Tower... I even took a tour of Notre Dame! I'm sure I'll never forget that trip, and I'm crossing my fingers that I'll get to go next year.
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Period 3
And the best part was... I got to tag along!
DeleteLisa Burgoa
Class of 2011
This summer, I had a relaxing but exciting one to remember for years to come. It started off by going to North Carolina for two weeks with my cousins. While we were there, we experienced white water rafting, climbing mountains, and much more. I also had the opportunity to watch fireworks on Fourth of July. I have been going to North Carolina for 4 years straight now, and it has always been a great trip. I am looking forward to going next year!
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Period 2
This summer my family and I went on a cruise! We went for seven days and stopped in Haiti, Mexico, and Jamaica, where we did lots of shopping for many wonderful things and of course went to the beach. Although we did many things off the boat there was just as much to do on the boat. The food was FANTASTIC! and I went on a zip line on the boat. There was a board walk with shows and stores, (candy stores ice cream stores and a really good donut store) Dinner was very nice also my family and I had made many new friends. When I got back from the cruise I started working as a C.I.T. at my old temple Dor Dor Rim and I loved it!! I worked with the three year olds and even when they got annoying it was the best job because I love little kids. Also durning the summer I went to visit my aunt and cousins while my uncle was in Saudi Arabia for one month on a business trip. There I went to Mall of America went for walks with my aunt and her dog Molly. We all went hiking and went for a walk along the Mississippi river with my cousins dogs Izzy and Bella. When I got back I continued working at the camp and loved every minute of it, and now school has started and so far it has been good. Claire F pd.5
ReplyDeleteThis summer my family and i went to Mexico, like usual. This time, we flew directly to San Luis Potosi a small town. This is where all my moms family is. It was different since we usually fly to the city, stay a few days, and go to San Luis Potosi. In order to fly directly, we had to make a stop at Dallas. When we finally got there, we had dinner with all our family. Some things we did were go to the movies( since its cheaper), bake biscuits, play football, and make an cook canelonis. We also gained weight because of all the food we ate! We had tacos (real ones with lime, cilantro, and onion), pinnaple tamales, and tortas (sandwiches with a harder bread). The last thing I did was go to a pole dance class with my sister and my cousin. It was really fun and was SO much exercise! We ended up with bruises and pain all over the place! I had a great time and want to go back already.
ReplyDeleteCristina Q Period 2
This summer I took a trip with my mother to her birthplace, Fajardo, Puerto Rico. We visited my grandmother and a few other relatives who live there. During our stay, we went to the beach very often. The sand felt and looked like white powder. The water was a translucent turquoise color. I helped my grandma hook up her kayak to the car and we brought it with us. My grandmother and I went out first and paddled to a couple of private beaches and we just took in the beauty of the island. That nigh around 9pm, my mother and I brought the kayak to a place called "the Bio Bay". The Bio Bay is a path you can take through the mangroves to a small lagoon. The lagoon is special because the water has such high levels of phosphate, which makes the water glow. You can look down into the water and see the fish swimming by. The next day we went hiking in El Yunque, the only tropical rain forest in the United States. We took an hour long hike to a La Mina Falls, a waterfall. The water was freezing cold, yet it was refreshing after the difficult hike on the narrow path.
ReplyDeleteWhile I was there, my family and I went horse-back riding. My horse always wanted to be first in everything (not to mention eat everything). Afterwards, my mother and I filled up on Spanish food, such as mofongo, paella, churrasco (steak), and arroz con pollo. It was the most delicious food I have ever tasted.
Finally, I flew back home to Florida and slept for a whole day. I then hung out with my friends and studied a little for the upcoming school year. Next thing I know, I'm here writing my comment for an extra credit blog.
Cheyenne Desrosiers Period 5
This summer, I went on a trip to Las Vegas and Hawaii with my family. We managed to squeeze a lot of things into two weeks, and it was one of my most memorable vacations ever! We spent the first three days in Las Vegas, to break up the long flight to Hawaii. My family and I visited the many different hotels, which had casinos inside and were also great tourist attractions. One of the hotels we went to was called the Stratosphere. We rode on two of the three rides on the Stratosphere Tower, a giant tower 1,149 feet in height, overlooking the city of Las Vegas. My father and I also went on the New York, New York roller coaster, which has a drop of 144 feet and goes up to 67 miles per hour. It was awesome! Unfortunately, my sister was too short and my mom was too scared to join us on the roller coaster. After Vegas, we went to three islands in Hawaii for a total of 11 days. First, we traveled to Oahu, where we went to a luau and went horseback riding. Then, we flew to Maui and actually went on a helicopter ride over the island. We also drove up the side of a crater to visit Haleakala National Park. Finally, in Kauai, my dad and I went kayaking at the beach by our hotel. The following day we hiked in the woods with a small group of people, had a picnic lunch, then walked through an orchard where we ate many different fruits that we picked off the trees. The passion fruit was my favorite. I thought Las Vegas and Hawaii were both extremely enjoyable and this summer was definitely one of the best summers I've had so far!
ReplyDelete~Shawn H.
Period 1
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ReplyDeleteMy summer was pretty good and relaxing. I really enjoy summer because I can sleep late and spend some time with my family. Most of my summer I spent training . I also read few books, reviewed some math and did some music. I went on a cruise which was really exciting. The food was great and I enjoyed the desserts very much. Later in the summer, I went to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island for few days , the rides were amazing , I had a great time. My last week of summer I spent training form 7 to 10 and from 5 to 7 every day . Even though, I could not sleep late , I had fun with my team mates and coach. Summers for me are always a new experience , we always do something different and try something new.
ReplyDeleteRande N
Period 6
This summer, my family and I went to St. Pete Beach and Marco Island. We were there for 6 days and did so many fun things! We checked in to a small 2- story hotel in St. Pete Beach near Pasagrill. She beaches were filled with gorgeous white sand and fun activities. We went water skiing with my dad as the driver, with the warm water splashing over our feet it was amazing. We then went to Busch Gardens on the way to Marco Island. We rode on every roller coaster there was. We stayed at a high rise in Marco Island and met a few friends that live near us that were also there for vacation.
ReplyDeleteRachel Gutner
Period 1
Rachel G. ***
DeleteI had a fantastic summer. I went to New Jersey to hang out with my family. Every year I go just to visit my grandparents, cousins, and aunts and uncles. THis year was a lot of fun since we played lots of lacrosse and went swimming on the hot days. One day they even took me to the Jersey shore! It was so much fun. When i got home after two long and great weeks I went to the Major League Lacrosse game wit Adam Steinlauf. We had a blast and got to see the best of the best play. A few days later my family and I took of and went to Israel. It was the first time I had ever been. What an amazing place. WE went on Jeep rides and also floated in the dead sea. My favorite part was when my dad and I went to the anti-terrorism training facility to shoot guns. That was so much fun. THe best was when the let us shoot the TAR. It is so different over there and it was cool seeing the different life style. I had such an amazing summer!
ReplyDeleteAlex M.
Period 6
My summer was incredible! I had a big dance recital in the beginning. It went great. Then, I had the BEST TIME at drama camp with Mr.Slowik!!! It was at Falcon Cove, so I know most of the main building. It was my first time at a camp, and I made so many friends! It was amazing. We performed James and the Giant Peach.
ReplyDeleteI relaxed, went to the beach, went to friends' houses..... Then, I went to Ithaca, NY and Niagara Falls,Canada. It was beautiful. My sister is going to college soon, and we went to Cornell. I went to camp there, and it was so fun!!! I even learned Aeronautics. Finally, I came home and performed an Indian dance for Indian Independence Day!
Kavya
Period 6
This summer was amazing! I went to whistler which is an hour away from Vancouver, Canada. It was so much fun, I went to the rapids to river raft since the water level was super high and the black bears love it so because it cools them off so they all come out and eat the clovers on the side of the road. I also went ziplining across a river creek up in the mountains. When I came Back I went to Peru a week after visit my family and I went to my grandfathers tombstone so they can move him to another place where my moms family is from the 1900's. I also met my new baby cousin he is 3 months old. It was a very fun summer. When I came back I spent a week volunteering in my elementary school. I had a great summer.
ReplyDeleteNicole M.
Period 4
This summer was pretty good. Other than having therapy a couple times a week because of my A.C.L injury. I went to Orlando with my family and friends. We went to Seaworld and saw all the animal shows it was so much fun. We also went to the Seaworld water park called Aquatica. while my mom, my friends mom and my gradma sat down and relaxed just watching the shows my sister, her friends, my freind and I were running up and down the parks like crazy going on rides several times. There was one ride that i went on 9 times in a row it was called craken.
ReplyDeleteWhen I got back from orlando there wasn't to much summer left so I went back to working very hard on my recovery so I could get back to playing soccer like I used to. when school was staring i didnt feel to good about it in the beginning but it ended up great.
Sebastian Deckers
Period-4
This summer was great overall. To start, I traveled to Universal and went on so many cool and scary rides there. The hotel that we stayed in was very nice, and the food was delicious. After Universal, I got to go to a sleep away camp in Bridgeton, Maine called Camp Micah. I love this sleep away camp because you can never get bored there. There are so many activities to do such as baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, frisbee, fitness, kayaking, sailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and swim. This camp is definitely a great place to go over the summer.
ReplyDeleteAndrew Sandler
Period 4