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Welland Canal Locks

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Locks are cool! Our little league team has spent a good amount of time discussing canal locks during homework time over the past few months. So we were pretty excited to see a real one in action. During our team trip to Ontario, we stopped by the St. Catherine’s Museum and Welland Canal Center. Here’s a quick account from Lewis, a teen on our team. 

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We went to the Welland Canal.

“We saw the locks in action.” -Theo, 14

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We went to the museum.

“I saw some of the classic weapons of World War I.” -Adonis, 12

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There was so much to see and do at the museum, including St. Catherines’ history and the Harriet Tubman story. Of course, the most interesting display for the kids was a lacrosse game.

Then we saw a boat and the water drained.

“It takes 45 minutes to move up and down and its really amazing to see it up close.” -Tre, 14

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We watched as the lock slowly drained. The crew carefully steered the ship as she sank lower and lower into the narrow canal. Finally, the doors of the lock opened and the boat floated out into the next level of the canal.

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Read Tre’s article on camping

Read Theo’s article on Safari Niagara

Read Tristan’s article on Harriet Tubman

Read Adonis’ article on the Ontario Science Centre

Read Skijlaar’s article on Niagara Falls fireworks and magic

Read Big King’s article on Niagara Falls and the Maid of the Mist boat ride

Cookout at Camp Wetaskiwin

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The crackle of the fire, the smell of wood smoke, the taste of fresh sweet corn– the tearing of thorns? For the Player Development kids from Sint Maarten, all of these things say “Canadian summer.” This year, they got to experience their first camping in the temperate zone. We didn’t stay the night, but we did get to do all the best of camp activities. Tré, a teen from our group, writes about his time at Camp Wetaskiwin. 

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The trip was almost over. We went to a campsite. It’s very nice.

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We played “Capture the Flag” in the wild bush! It was really fun until I bruised my side. I got so many cuts as well, but it was worth it.

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“No one was left unscathed.” -Theo, age 14

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After, we dove into the pool to cool off, which was nice from all that running.

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“We had lots of fun.” -Skijlaar, age 12

When we cooled enough we had dinner on the fire. Tin foil dinner, where we put chicken, onion, potatoes, and vegetables in the tin wrap it up and put it into the fire. It turned out to be delicious.

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I would surely do it again.

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Thanks, Tré, and thanks to everyone who made the camping trip happen! We had a great time. 

Read Theo’s article on Safari Niagara

Read Adonis’ article on Ontario Science Centre

Read Triston’s article on Harriet Tubman

Safari Niagara!

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Safari Niagara is probably the coolest zoo I’ve ever been to. The cost of entry gets you a look at hundreds of animals,  interesting shows, access to the go-cart course, and even a huge ropes course. It’s a great place to take a huge group of kids. Here’s 14-year-old Theo from the island of Sint Maarten on Safari Niagara and his experience there. 

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Today we went to Safari Niagara which is a zoo. First we saw a bird show that had owls, hawks, and falcons.

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A lady showed us different species of birds.

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And then I saw more animals.

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I saw tigers, bears, lions, parrots, macaws, foxes, tapirs, and camels.

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When we reached, we took a train and saw flamingos.

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I think at first we couldn’t look at one bird because a skunk went inside the cage.

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By the rhino’s exhibit I rode a buggy whilst watching emus.

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Then we ate hot dogs and hamburger and I climbed a huge jungle gym.

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Thanks for sharing your journal entry here, Theo! We certainly had a fun time at the park. Be sure to share and leave an encouraging comment for Theo to read! 

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Read Triston’s article on Harriet Tubman

Read Adonis’ article on the Ontario Science Center