Pioneer Days ~

Kylee's school has Pioneer Days every year for the 4th graders.  It is a pretty amazing day for them.

They get to "trade" candles for necklaces with the Indians (2nd graders).  Then, they travel through the neighborhoods and end up in a park.  Here they go through the park toys as obstacles, over the sand "desert", working together as a family the entire time.  They get attacked by plastic snakes (by parents hiding in backyards in the neighborhood), walk through a river (pools of water), and end up back at the school for a campfire time.  Then, they trade flour for some oranges, beef jerky & water.  As they start traveling again, they get "attacked" with water balloons by the Indians.  This is on their way to another close by park, where they are greeted by the Rancho's (3rd graders) who perform Mexican dances for them, and have a feast after the performance.

Last, they get to pan for gold.  It is a very cool experience, and one they will probably never forget!