Yes, it's me again! You all give me such good information and so many good
ideas, I just keep coming back for more.
You know, it's amazing what comes your way if folks can find you on Google.
I have been given a new challenge this time: a week-long (M-F), 2 to 3-hour per
day "origami camp." I don't have a roster yet, but the kids will likely be 4th
to 6th grade. In addition to scheduling the origami curriculum, I can break up
the afternoon with a recess and a snack.
My first thought (after "YIKES!") is that a progressive curriculum would work
well here. In 10-15 hours, the kids can learn and advance through a lot of
folds and models. My second thought is that I will need a lot of variety to
keep them interested. (Most of these kids will have chosen origami camp, while
others, perhaps, just couldn't get into Minecraft camp.) I don't have any
numbers yet for how many kids will be involved, but there will be other
(non-folding) adults on hand to help out. It will be a while before I get a
number for the kids, so I have to start planning in advance. I realize I may
have to toss out some ideas if origami camp becomes wildly popular, if they
aren't feasible for a large number of elementary school kids, especially
without experienced folders to help.
Having said all of THAT, has anyone done this type of program? What types of
models worked well, and what did not? Which designers responded to your
requests for permission to teach their models? Also, if you are a designer of
models that would work well for day campers, please make some recommendations.
Any sage advice in general?
Thank you in advance!
Dawn Tucker,O'Fallon, MO
