Monthly Archives: March 2011
In drawing girls’ voices into the blog, I have reached out to a few campers and young friends who I know have something to share. Here is a tale by Talya – a 4th grade girl whose mind swirls with stories. Her stories spill onto the page and screen; she lets her characters guide her, taking her down paths she had not originally conceived. I’ve had the honor of reading many of these, and when I asked her to contribute a story, this is the one she chose… Continue reading
Dora Lanigan, contributor
About “Out of My Mind” (by Sharon M. Draper)… Melody is an 11 year old who has cerebral palsy, which means she cannot walk or talk. She must use a wheelchair and she can’t communicate with words or movements. This bugs her because she has a lot on her mind! Continue reading
Friday project! Try our Paper Lanterns – this weekend’s activity on momfilter.com. These are easy for any age and use just a few simple materials… Continue reading
One of my favorite camp sites, SignUpForCamp.comm, recently sent me a few questions about how our programs started and tips for finding a camp that fits. I’m always very honored and excited when asked to share my thoughts and ideas, and I tend to get enthusiastically carried away with the amount of information I share. The Q&A is on their blog. I hope some of it is of interest and use! Continue reading
Here’s a snapshot of Eleanor’s storyboard from her “snooze” flipbook. For a couple videos and project how-to, visit the Kid DIY section on momfilter.com! Continue reading
Dora – a fourth-grader and voracious reader, among many other things – compiled a quick list of top titles at my request. My daughters and I have read many books Dora has recommended; she does not mislead! A recent favorite (that I noticed did not make this particular list) was The City of Ember, by Jeanne DuPrau. I set aside my fresh Amazon order to finish the book; even John Irving could not sway me put it down. Included on this list, Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper, was another excellent read that I would recommend to everyone, mothers and daughters alike. Bon apetit! Continue reading
A few weeks ago, I received an email in our camp inbox, from Amy Mauch, the marketing director at Kiki. I immediately replied letting her know that I adored the magazine and would love to share it with our girls. This sparked a phone chat with Jamie Bryant (editor) and Amy, and we’ve put our minds together toward further collaboration… Continue reading
Samantha Razook Murphy is the founder of Curious Jane and Blue Tree. She was inspired to create these unique programs to give her girls, and all girls, a chance to be creative and inventive in a high-energy, collaborative and gender-affirming space. She loves designing, tinkering and figuring out. Samantha is the mother of two girls and lives in Brooklyn, NY. She holds her BA from Yale and Masters in Industrial Design from Pratt. In her spare time she coaches volleyball and rides her bike around Brooklyn.