Free Comic Book Day

Hey Austin...

May 01, 2010, Saturday is Free Comic Book Day!
As the name implies comic book stores are giving away a free comic book.
Find a participating store nearest you http://www.freecomicbookday.com

If you miss visiting your favorite comic book store on Saturday go to
your local library on Monday, May 03 to receive a free comic book:
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/news/nr20100409.htm

MadScience..."It's Alive!"

Creating little scientists.

As the Camp Director of Mama Camp, I observed the big and little camper create a "volcano" using baking soda, red Jell-O and vinegar. They thought it was the absolute bomb (no pun intended). With big smiles I looked from one to the other and imagined the little wheels turning and contemplating, "What other chemicals can we combine to make a reaction?" Yikes! All of this knowledge in the hands of a 3 and 6 year old? Uh-oh.

The big camper started an after school science program called "MadScience". After the first class he said, "Only five more days until the next class!" I knew it was a hit. The program is one hour long, and, although one teacher is not enough to handle all of the students, the big camper comes home with new data every week and a little experiment kit to do at home.

It's wonderful to see the big camper excited about science. Now will the kitchen survives his enthusiasm? That's another story. :)

Links:
-Need some fun Jell-O activities? Try the Jell-O Zone
-Want to make your own volacano? Search for "erupting volcano science project" and you'll get lots of links.