So this summer, I spent one unforgettable month at Carleton University in Ottawa. It is virtually impossible to express every moment that made this experience out-of-this-world in one blog post, but here goes. First of all, what is Shad Valley? A program whose motto “Drive, Stretch, Dream” is synonymous with “Live, Laugh, Love”. A…
I know that this blog entry is rather late, and the title rather uncreative, but nonetheless I hope you enjoy my brief story on my crazy journey to volunteer abroad in Nepal. I left on August 3, and after spending over 30 hours either in stuffy planes or crowded airports, I arrived in the warm…
It’s summer and I’m sure that some of you might be glued on your sofas or chairs watching your favorite movies or shows. You can’t get enough of it even after 2 or 3 hours. After a half an hour of not moving, sometimes you feel that your legs or your arms have that spiky and…
We’re nearing the end of summer, and the beginning of the mad rush of vacations and deals that accompany the last two weeks of August. I’ve been gone the past few weeks, and have had more than my share of airports, airplanes, crying children, and being sick. Like Alice (who volunteered in Tanzania), I volunteered…
As students across Canada are beginning their annual invasions to Staples to buy their brand new school supplies, they wonder in the back of their heads, “What to do?” The quest for extracurriculars is one that many high school students are familiar with. “What would look good on my university application or resume?” “Which clubs…
Teen althletes were not just taking home medals; they are also breaking records. When Katie Ledecky, who is only 15, took home a gold medal in the women’s 800m freestlye for the USA, a world record was also broke. 17 year-old Claressa Shields received gold in boxing after overcoming obstacles to make it to the…
You might wondering how pop rock candies pop on your tongue. Well, you have come to the right place. Here’s a easy recipe that you are going to love. Ingredients: a cup of caster sugar 1/2 cup of corn syrup (glucose syrup) a few tablespoon of water two tablespoons of citric acid 1 tablespoon of…
The thought of getting one’s wisdom teeth out scares many a teen. A week ago I got my wisdom teeth out.
Day Of:
Before the surgery I talked over the procedure with my surgeon. Then I awaited surgery.
Yum! Liquid nitrogen ice cream! If you love ice cream but hating waiting for it to freeze, then liquid nitrogen ice cream is perfect for you. Liquid nitrogen is -196°C, which is 200°C colder than your fridge. 76% of the atmospheris gases are composed of nitrogen – so don’t worry, you won’t die after eating…
What’s one of the most craved foods during the summer? Gelato! (Okay, maybe it’s ice cream… but they’re kinda similar). But gelato isn’t a fancy name for ice cream! So how are gelato and ice cream different? Essentially, the difference comes down to the amount of fat, density and flavour intensity. Gelato contains less fat,…
As ridiculous as this topic sounds, I bet it hits pretty close to home. Since summer’s dragging on we’ve started to become sluggish in the mornings. All the drive of this summer being “The Best and Most Productive Summer Ever” has probably run empty, just like every other summer. However, not all hope is gone!…
I know, I know – it’s almost August. Summer school is drawing to a close, and you only have one month before school begins again. If you’re looking for a fun and educational experience, why not try out the Summer Camps at SAIT? There are so many different possibilities to choose from – and for…
For the first few weeks of July, I had the amazing opportunity to experience the Between Friends Summer Camp! project through Youth Central’s Youth Volunteer Corps.
A man named Alex decided to fulfill his last wish right before he passed away. St. John Hospice Walk With Me Program allowed Alex to enjoy his last few moments on this earth. Osteosarcoma, a pediatric bone cancer, spread throughout Alex’s body and soon it became clear that he would no longer survive. However, keeping…
As a summer camp leader, there are some must-be-played classical and exciting games. 1. Water balloon fight Even though making water balloons is time consuming, the fun is totally worth the effort. Two teams on two sides each have a bucket full of water balloons and try to soak the opponent. Water balloons are very…