[Ponte Alto] Fwd: Children's Activities at Day at the Races

[Belphoebe]

Forwarded as per request of the gentle in charge of
children's activities at A Day at the Races.

Regards,

Belphoebe


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> 
> SUBJECT:  ADATR Children's Corner Times & Activities
> 
> Greetings, good gentles!
> 
> I have the pleasure of hosting the Children's Corner
> this coming
> weekend at Ponte Alto's A Day at the Races event
> (http://pontealto.atlantia.sca.org/races.php), and
> would like to
> outline  the planned schedule and activities.
> 
> The Children's Corner will be in two sessions: the
> morning session will
> end around 10:45, just before the Palio events
> begin; the afternoon
> session will resume at 1:30 and run for at least an
> hour.  (See below
> for more detail.)
> 
> Please contact me if you have any questions!
> 
> YIS,
> 
> Siobhán
> Minister of Minors
> Barony of Ponte Alto
> 
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> 
> Children's Corner Times & Activities for A Day at
> the Races 
> 
> == 10:00 - 10:45  All About Il Palio == 
> 
> In preparation for the Palio activities at 11:00am,
> I have created
> a story book about Il Palio.  Topics include the
> history of the races,
> the development of the contrade and their colors /
> insignia, the
> preparations for the race, and what happens on race
> day.
> 
> Children will choose a contrada and create their
> colors for the hobby
> horse races at 11am.  
> 
> NOTE: The Children's Corner closes at 10:45 to allow
> time to gather for
> the Palio activities.
> 
> == 1:30 - 3:00  Palio Arts & Crafts and
> Collaborative Play ==
> 
> For the afternoon arts & crafts session, I have
> created a coloring
> book based on the contrade insignia and other
> Palio-related images. 
> Each child will receive a copy of the coloring book,
> which
> includes some of the information in the story book. 
> 
> 
> I have also assembled some horse and race-related
> toys; any
> additional toys, puzzles, or materials that would
> enhance the afternoon
> program are most welcome.
> 
> NOTE: Depending on interest, attendance, and
> volunteer support, the
> Children's Corner closing time in the afternoon may
> change.  (I.e., if
> there is adequate volunteer support and interest in
> the activities, the
> Corner may stay open as late as 3:30 or 4pm)
> 
> == Additional Information ==
> 
> TOYS / BOOKS / SUPPLIES: If you have any toys,
> books, or arts & craft
> supplies suitable for ages 5-8 that you would be
> willing to either
> donate to the Children's Corner or loan for use
> during an event, please
> contact me.  Suitable topics for A Day at the Races
> would include
> horses, horse racing, heraldic animals, and pennants
> / flags.
> 
> IMPORTANT NOTE: Parents / guardians will be asked to
> volunteer their
> time during the Children's Corner sessions.  
> 
> 


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