” Brought up under the wise and loving guidance of a true home, children will have no desire to wander away in search of pleasure and companionship. Evil will not attract them. The spirit that prevails in the home will mold their characters; they will form habits and principles that will be a strong defense against temptation when they shall leave the home shelter and take their place in the world.”
My Life Today, 199
“For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.” Exodus 20:11
Photo Credit: Yellow Warbler ©2009 Nathan Clark. Used by permission.
“True success in education, as in everything else, is found in keeping the future life in view. The human family have scarcely begun to live when they begin to die, and the world’s incessant labor ends in nothingness unless a true knowledge in regard to eternal life is gained. 
He who appreciates probationary time as the preparatory school of life will use it to secure to himself a title to the heavenly mansions, a membership in the higher school. For this school the youth are to be educated, disciplined, and trained by forming such characters as God will approve.”
CT, 21
“For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.” Exodus 20:11
Photo Credit: ©2009 Nathan Clark. Used by permission.
“The most essential lessons for teachers and students to learn, are those which point, not to the world, but from the world to the cross of Christ. ”
CT, 11
“For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.” Exodus 20:11
Photo Credit: Yellow-headed Blackbird ©2009 Nathan Clark. Used by permission.
It’s summer time in the USA. Summer is a great time to get the family into the great outdoors. Go hiking. Go canoeing. Go camping. Go swimming. Have bonfires and hotdog roasts. You name it. Don’t let the summer fly past without making some good memories with your family this year. Here are a few links with ideas of things you can do to make your summer more memorable.
Parks and Campgrounds has links for 10,000 campsites worldwide.
The National Park Service not only provides a way to reserve a campsite at any National Parks in the USA, but also has lots of interesting history and natural history about many of the parks. Be sure to check out the section on Junior Rangers. Your children will love earning pins or badges as they learn more about the parks that you visit.
While you’re camping or hiking, be sure to take time to learn about the nature around you. Take your magnifying glasses and binoculars. And take your favorite field guides. If you don’t own field guides, eNature provides some great online field guides. When you’re done looking through this blog post at Wonder in the Woods, you’ll have too many ideas of fun nature study to do while camping. Whatever you do, don’t forget your water bottle!
If you want to make sure everything you do counts for school, then check out all of the Pathfinder honors you can earn while camping: Camping Skills 1, 2, 3, 4 and Camp Craft.
So it’s time to get out the tent and the sleeping bags and take your kids camping. You’ll make memories that you and your children will cherish for the rest of your lives.
The Adventist Home Educator 