safety fun

for the next two days
drew is involved in 'safety camp' -
it's a special camp put on by the city -
firefighters, police, and multiple volunteers
for kids going into 4th grade.

(this is drew's group - which is just one of 6)


so far drew LOVES it!
he says it's the best thing he's ever done in his life ;)
"well except being born"

today's fun included:

*a bit of fire safety
including dancing to a DJ under the spray of a fire hose

*learning a few self defense moves
yes, he has already tried them on ben

*a visit from a man injured in a drunk driving accident
who now is in a wheel chair
but is an incredible artist -
using his mouth!!

*learning about electricity - drew's favorite of the day
they got to see a few demonstrations using real electricity.
things such as what happens when a ladder hits a wire.
how quickly a hot dog -
a.k.a. your heart -
cooks when it comes in contact with certain types of electricity
and
how a kite string can carry a charge

AND FINALLY

*the visit from the state patrol helicopter
OUR favorite activity of the day -
because it's the only part families were invited for ;)

the kids got to ask the pilot all about his helicopter

they got to experience a landing

and a take-off -
both from no more than 50 yards away

they even got to check out the helicopter close up!



it was very cool!

i can see why he had so much fun!
they got to learn a lot of things they don't know
they got to do a lot of things that they typically can't
and they even got a free helmet out of the deal ;)
did you notice drew modeling it in the pictures?

can't wait to see what fun they have lined up for tomorrow!!
maybe a lesson on how to do laundry safely??