Tuesday was a terrific day at Tollgate!
Meet the red peppers! Their favorite goats are Luke and Zack. 
The red peppers helped take care of the goats today. They provided the goats and sheep with food and water. Why do the female and kid goats get a haircut while Zack and Forest do not?
The orange peppers helped feed the chickens and collect eggs. How often does a chicken lay an egg?
The blue peppers weeded the broccoli bed in the garden. They made extra space for the broccoli plants to grow.
The green peppers talked about seeds in the garden. What are the parts of a seed? What did campers put in the back pack to represent the parts of the seed?
The orange peppers worked together to walk on planks. What was easy about this activity? What was difficult about working together to move forward?
All of the pepper groups went fishing today. What do fish like to eat? 
The red peppers loved playing in Mr. Mister. What a nice way to cool off!
What would happen if someone was hurt in the woods and needed airlifted to safety? Your camper learned how to make a daisy chain litter to help stabilize an injured hiker. Ropes were laid out first to hold all of the materials together.
Poles helped stabilize the litter.
Then a mat was added for comfort for the hiker. The ropes were tied around the hiker, poles, and pad to make it easier to life him up.
A hiker could be air lifted out with this daisy chain litter. 
After helping the staff make a litter, the campers gave it a try. The blue peppers directed the green peppers.
The campers pulled the rope through the loops they made.
The peppers continued work on their shelters today.
This camper made a welcome sign with his friend.
Good teamwork! 
This caterpillar was hiding under a log.
Look at the spider a camper found! What cool creatures in the forest!
In morning garden kitchen, the campers made apricot balls.
The green peppers enjoyed playing with their snack.
In the afternoon, they made mango salad.
Here are the recipes from today!
Morning: Coconut and Apricot Balls
1 cup oats
½ cup dried apricot
½ cup grated dry unsweetened coconut
1 ripe banana
3 tbsp pure maple syrup
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
In a food processor, add the oats, and pulse for about 20 seconds in order to break the oats down slightly. Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse until fully combined. Roll into balls and refrigerate for 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Afternoon: Mango Black Bean Salad
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 large mangoes (or 3 small), diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 small jalapeño, diced
½ small white onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp pure maple syrup
Salt, to taste
Add all of the ingredients into a medium sized bowl and mix until combined. Serve with chips, if desired.
Here are additional photos from today:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/N5DaMldGhdnWNcS32
Have a great night!