At the very end of Fourth Grade, the kids get to have a big day called Rendezvous! They study Utah history for a good portion of the school year, and this day is supposed to resemble the times when Native Americans and Pioneers would meet together barter services, play games and exchange goods. I was so grateful that this, too, took place in May so that I could help! Everyone was encouraged to dress up like a Native American, a Pioneer, or a Mountain Man! With a little help from Aunt Raegan and Paige, Isaac won the Costume Contest!
I spent the morning helping the kids make candles. They rotated through stations where they made candles, whirly gigs, scones and a few other things I can't recall.
The Afternoon was the actual Rendezvous itself! The kids had earned "Beaver Pelts" for good behavior and that was the currency of the day. Each child was encouraged to use Beaver Pelts to obtain a business license and start a booth where they could sell goods or run a game. Isaac went into business with his friends Jake and Dakota and they did all three! Dakota sold Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and sodas, Jake sold a bunch of his little sister's toys, and Isaac ran a game!
We borrowed this fabulous Bow and Arrow set from Nanny and Papa and Isaac and Jake painted a target onto an old TV box so kids could practice their archery skills. We also brought the Pig from PIGWAB (who was conveniently dressed as a Native American from our last Thanksgiving themed PIGWAB) in order to have a bean bag toss. This was mostly because I was worried we would get shut down for having weapons! But we didn't, they just thought it was great! I stayed there to supervise and make sure everyone was safe.
Isaac and Dakota:
That's Jake on the right with the hat:
Isaac had so much fun teaching the kids how to use the bow and arrow. It was really empowering for him to be the expert. The kids had a blast and it was such a good experience for all of them. Way to go 4th grade! This totally made up for the lame field trip.
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