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History Lessons That Continue Even Out Of School

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Hey, Camp Fans!

You know your education doesn’t always have to happen within the walls of a school building, right? In fact, throughout you entire life, you’ll probably do most of your learning outside of school. Just think of how much you learn every year at summer camp!

Today I’m talking about the history of the Mexican Independence Day. Contrary to common belief, Mexican Independence Day is celebrated today and not on the fifth of May as so many people think it to be. Cinco de Mayo is actually Mexico’s regaining of their freedom in 1862 from the short-lived French invasion. Their freedom from Spain is much more important to the people of Mexico.

mexican independence daySeptember 16, 1810 is the day that one Father Miguel Hidalgo, a Catholic priest, literally rounded people up from the markets and streets of Mexico to declare their independence from Spain. Hidalgo’s rallying is known as the Cry of Delores. Hidalgo gathered more than 600 men in a matter of minutes and by the end of his leadership had amassed an army of 80,000.

Spain had ruled Mexico for hundreds of years and, despite the revolt in 1810, the war for freedom lasted 11 years. In those eleven years guerilla warfare ensued in Mexico wherever Father Hidalgo led his growing, angry mob of rebels to take Mexico back from every Spaniard they could find.

Regarded as one of their most important holidays, September 16 is celebrated in Mexico with dances, parades, and festivals. And on the night of the 15th, there’s an annual reenactment put on by mayors and other local politicians of Father Hidalgo’s Cry of Delores speech in which they ring the very bell Father Hidalgo did over 200 years ago and give the same speech that rallied hundreds.

The crowd cheers and fireworks explode in the sky!

So the next time someone tries to tell you that Cinco De Mayo is the Mexican Independence Day, you’ll know better. Till next time, Readers.

 

- John

Check Out Which Actor/Director Went To Camp And Where

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Hey, Summer Camp Lovers!

You know who else went to summer camp when he was younger? Batman! Okay, I guess I really don’t know whether Bruce Wayne went to summer camp in his fictional youth or not, but Ben Affleck did. An alumnus of Crossroads For Kids which is located in Massachusetts, summer camp was a great influence on Ben when he was a kid.

Not just an actor, Ben Affleck has made his name as a screenwriter too and has won an Academy Award as well as a Golden Globe for his roles as a director and co-writer for the film Good Will Hunting. Lots of films that Ben’s been a part have been summer blockbusters and classics.Ben Affleck had great times at summer camp!

With leading roles in films such as Armageddon, The Sum of All Fears, Pearl Harbor, Daredevil, The Town, and lots more, Ben Affleck has become an incredibly successful and recognized Hollywood figure.

Though born in Berkeley, California, Ben’s parents moved to Massachusetts when he was quite young. When he was eight, he met a neighborhood kid—a 10-year-old Matt Damon. Matt Damon (the other co-writer of Good Will Hunting) is actually Ben’s tenth cousin, once removed. They went to school together and became the best of friends even though they weren’t the same age or in the same grade.

Ben found himself pursuing his acting career in Hollywood before finishing college. Knowing his potential, he quit school to focus solely on acting. And now that he’s made his claim to fame already, it seems that he’s just getting going as he is now stepping into the role of Bruce Wayne and his alter ego, Batman.

The sequel to the 2013 film Man of Steel is currently being called Batman vs. Superman and is set to come out in 2015.

So the lesson to learn from Ben Affleck, kids, is that going to summer camp can land you a position as a superhero. Are you up to the task?

 

- John

Stranger Danger

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Hey, Parents!

I’m sure that most of you would say that you feel confident that their kids know not to get into a stranger’s vehicle—no matter what the circumstances. But no matter how many times you’ve talked to your kids about a topic as important as this, it can’t hurt to have it at least one more time.

Well, here are some tips from us at Everything Summer Camp to make talking to your kids solid and effective!

Be Specific

First of all, get specific with your kids about getting into a stranger’s vehicle. Think of scenarios that might play out and warn your kid about them. For instance, maybe your kid would get into a strangers car if the stranger said that they weren’t going to drive anywhere. Make your child aware that even a vehicle that isn’t going anywhere is off limits.

Resisting Temptations

Unfortunately there are a lot more temptations than just candy that kids have to say no to nowadays. Temptations are getting bigger and better. It’s easy to turn down bubble gum but can your child say no to a free iPad? What if they’re offered a chance to be on TV? Would they give out they’re address and information? Talk to your kids about the lengths that people may go to in order to get their information.

Keep a Short List

What you should tell your kid is that he or she is only to take rides from specific people. Make it a rule. And keep the list short. Only take rides from parents and grandparents—short and sweet. The point in keeping the list a short one is that you don’t want a bunch of names clouding up your kid’s head. The more people, the more complicated the message.

My very own niece, Ally—who I’ve babysat for, knows that she’s not allowed to get into my car unless my brother or sister-in-law have told her otherwise. It just makes things easier this way.

 

- John

 


Wear Your School Colors With Pride

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Hey there, School Kids!

Are you ready to continue fighting the good fight in your battles of education! Keep it in mind while you’re in school, kids—education is everything. So why not celebrate the place where you learn? Sport your school colors and show your classmates, staff, everybody else your school spirit with our cool Color War Tees from Everything Summer Camp!

Our “I Bleed ____” and “Go Team ____” T-shirts don’t have to be just a summer camp thing, you know. Dress in your school colors to let everyone know what color you bleed. All NFL players know to don their team’s uniform when they step out onto the field; so if you want everyone to know where your loyalties lie, our Color War Tees are all you need. They’ll get the message across.

When you get your very own Color War Tee, you’re getting more than just a 100% cotton bleed team shirttee shirt in a specific color, you’re getting the spirit and lifeblood of your school! Take pride in the shades with which your school chose to represent itself and express your educational heritage!

All of our Color War Tee Shirts and Team Tees are printed right here in Everything Summer Camp’s own, local print shop. All of our Name Labels, Lid Skinz, nameplates, and the majority of our camp clothing gets printed at our shop.

The print shop is a very impressive place with a carousel for screen printing along with an industrial dryer, a flash dryer, exposure unit, spray booth, two embroidery machines, a Direct to Garment (DTG) printer, two heat presses, and three wide-format printers along with a whole lot more!

Why do we have so much equipment? Because, it’s important to Everything Summer Camp that you can wear the colors that best suit you!

 

- John

Show Your Team Spirit With Decals

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Hey, Sports Fans!

Does your footlocker say football? If you’re all as excited as we are here at Everything Summer Camp, then let that excitement shine! Your footlocker is your canvas and your NFL decals are your paintbrush! With an NFL Teammates decal from Fathead you can showcase the NFL team you favor most right on your trunk!Packers Fat Head

Fathead’s NFL Teammates logo decals are made for any football fan that just can’t help but to show which team is your team. Say it loud and say it proud! What if your logo looks good on your camp trunk, but now you start thinking it’d be better stuck on your bedroom door? You wish you could put your NFL Teammates logo somewhere else—no problem!

Simply peel the logo decal and stick it on your bedroom door, windows, walls—pretty much anywhere you want because Fathead materials are movable, reusable, and virtually indestructible! This stuff is no joke! Get crafty and creative with it!

Made of a vinyl material, these adhesive logos are really great for fun trunk decorating or any other place with a dry, clean surface. It’s a good idea to clean the location that you want the decal to occupy so the sticker doesn’t take all the dirt with it when you peel it off that spot.

If you’re like me, I knew who my favorite team was by the time I was seven years old! Latch on to that love and let the world know where your loyalties lie. Who do you root for? The decision is yours! Each Teammates package has one to three, square foot team logo decals that are safe on surfaces and make it even more fun to be a fan of football!

That’s all for today, Sports Fans! Till next time.

 

- John