Reading Challenge Complete

 

Camp Day

 https://timscamps.com/donate/

4th of July Celebration

 Semiquincentennial anniversary-250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed.

July Reading Challenge

 

Canada Day-159th Birthday!

 

Summer Solstice World Yoga Day Fathers Day

Fifa World Cup and Censes Time

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/soccer-2026/celebrate.html

https://www.census.gc.ca/en/index

GamerstotheRescue

Barron has started his first team to do a fundraising for the Canadian Cancer Society. 

Summer Camp Year Two

Our 2nd year of #Life Skills Now Raising Healthy Families (Season 5)  Summer Camp Returns :) without our Diane :(

Day One: Grow Your Money While You Go Play 

Finance Track

With Justine Nelson

Would you rather spend your money now or make it grow into something bigger later? Find out how your money can work for you while you play!

Day Two: Take Your Conversations from Awkward to Awesome!

Communication & Etiquette Track

With Joey Mascio, Teen Confidence Coach

Talking to people can get AWKWARD, right? There are long pauses in conversations, people don’t know what to say, and it’s painful for everyone involved. But it doesn’t have to be that way… Join Joey Mascio, a professional improv comedian with over 20 years of experience, as he shares FIVE powerful rules that will help you turn awkward conversations into awesome ones!

Day Three: Spotting the Scams in the Online World

Tech Savvy Track

With Amy Carney, Author of Parent on Purpose

Think you can spot a scam before it tricks you? Put your detective skills to the test and learn how to recognize scams so you can protect yourself online!

Day Four: The Dark Side of Interest: The Numbers Behind Getting a Loan

Finance Track

With Katie and Paul Kimball from Raising Healthy Families

Ever wonder why adults talk so much about credit cards, loans, and saving money? This workshop breaks down the “dark side” of compound interest in a way that actually makes sense. You’ll compare what happens when you save and invest your money versus borrowing it for things like clothes, cars, vacations, and even houses.

Day Five: Don’t Burn Dinner: All the Ways to Heat Your Food

Cooking for Everyone Track

With Katie Kimball, Founder of Raising Healthy Families & Host of #LifeSkillsNow

Ever scorched soup, dried out leftovers, or ended up with lava-hot microwave bites? You’re not alone, and Mrs. Kimball and John are here to help! Join them as they share funny kitchen fails and easy ways to reheat leftovers so you can warm up your food with confidence.

Towel Day

Happy Day!

The people on our doodlewash are so cool! https://doodlewash.com/may-2026-art-challenge/

You know you are in good company when: 

queen Victoria day

Star Wars Day

Today we found a good book about Starwars with a Christmas theme.

True to the Star Wars style: 

 Asher Brown Durand Kindred Spirits (1849)Spirits Spot the Differences

Castle in distance

Wolf howling

Ladder 

Dog added

Garbage Can

Water Evaporated

String Hanging with person

Airplane present

Missing Mountainri

Blue Flower

Tree top

Spot the Differences

Edgar Degas A Cotton Office in New Orleans (1873)

Man wearing a red hat

A man holding cards

A water bottle added

Someone at the window

Horse painting on the wall

Champagne bottle 

Gentlemans face lite up

Hat added on man in right

Broken glass on window near stand

Man beside another man added

Reading glasses on man with newspaper

 

Too Long; Didn't Read

Before the 1770 invention of rubber erasers, moist bread crumbs were the standard tool for removing graphite. Rolled into small balls, the soft and porous bread effectively lifted pencil marks off paper without damaging the surface. Rubber eventually replaced bread because it was more durable and did not rot.

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https://www.webexhibits.org/pigments/intro/medieval.html

https://fineartconnoisseur.com/2017/10/natural-drawing-materials-circa-1500-1800/

https://cypaint.com/article/how-did-people-paint-in-the-1800s

the 1800s,  painting techniques and materials underwent significant transformations, reflecting the artistic movements and technological advancements of the time. Artists primarily used oil paints, which were made by mixing pigments with linseed or other drying oils, applied to canvases or wooden panels. The invention of portable paint tubes in the mid-19th century revolutionized the way painters worked, allowing them to create en plein air (outdoors) with greater ease. This period saw the rise of Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism, each influencing how artists approached composition, color, and subject matter. Brushwork became more expressive, with Impressionists like Monet and Renoir using rapid, visible strokes to capture light and movement, while Realists like Courbet focused on meticulous detail and everyday life. The era also witnessed experimentation with new pigments, such as synthetic ultramarine and chrome yellow, expanding the color palette available to artists.

Painting

Characteristics	Values
Materials	Oil paints, watercolors, tempera, and natural pigments derived from minerals, plants, and animals.
Supports	Canvas, wood panels, paper (for watercolors), and occasionally copper or ivory.
Brushes	Natural hair brushes (sable, hog, or camel hair) of varying sizes.
Palettes	Wooden  palettes with thumb holes for easy handling.
Techniques	Layering (glazing), impasto, alla prima (wet-on-wet), and detailed realism.
Subject Matter	Landscapes, portraits, historical scenes, still life, and genre painting.
Styles	Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, and the beginnings of Impressionism.
Lighting	Natural light preferred; gas lighting or candles for indoor work.
Outdoor  Painting	Increased popularity due to portable easels and paint tubes (introduced in the mid-1800s).
Paint Storage	Pigments stored in pig bladders or glass jars; oils in collapsible tubes (after 1841).
Varnishing	Final varnish applied to protect and enhance the painting’s appearance.
Training	Academic training in art schools, ateliers, or through apprenticeships.
Influences	Classical art, nature, and societal changes (industrialization, colonialism).
Preservation	Limited use of preservatives; reliance on natural drying and varnishing.
Notable Artists	J.M.W. Turner, Eugène Delacroix, Jean-François Millet, and Gustave Courbet.