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November is here, and we’re kicking it into high gear over at Curious Jane H.Q. We have our monthly Weekend Workshop coming up- Wired 101; we’ll be finalizing details to launch our brand-new Curious Jane Field Trip Series; and we’ll be preparing for our summer 2012 registration that opens December 1. Winter does not slow us down! Continue reading
For us, the real start to the new year is October. In October, after-school gets into full swing, and we start getting involved in events to stay connected to families during the year. There are a couple of events coming up this month that we’re getting ready for:
October 15 and 16- DIY Fashion Weekend Workshop: Costume Creations
October 29- Ghouls and Gourds at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
October is also when we start tackling our giant list of things to do before camp next year! Most people don’t realize what all needs to happen in order for camp to work successfully, and that running a summer program truly is a year-round endeavor. Securing locations for 2012, refining the curriculum, and updating our website are just a few of the things on our plate for fall… Continue reading
A team of workers, loads of Ikea shelving, lots of great paint (chalkboard paint, dry erase paint and magnetic paint) and plenty of elbow-grease – now our space works! Many many thanks again to Elizabeth Dahmen of MakeSpace for her time and energy in transforming our office into an organized space for work and play. Continue reading
I had never considered indulging in professional help for planning and organizing our home or office spaces – we have small spaces, tight resources, little spare time. I’m skilled at painting, assembling, organizing and making spaces useful. But in our Curious Jane office, we were overwhelmed with supplies and clutter, and we were at a loss of time and ideas to make our space work. We took a bold step and engaged the services of a professional organizer. 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
Jen and I always look for new projects to add to our mix. Fridays (or every other Friday, at least) we wear fun sneakers and comfy old jeans and dig around in our supply bins for inspiration. Or we consult our inspiration wall or re-visit projects that need to be spruced up. We fire up the music – giving Pandora a run for its money, asking it to create a station with Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Earth Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder and 80s favorites. Continue reading
I’m quite attached to our home at Bryn Mawr College – Radnor Hall. It’s on the main lawn, but tucked to the side just a bit; a comfortable nook, carved out – it seems – for Blue Tree. It sits away from the larger dorms, and it neighbors the campus center, café and bookstore, a convenience not to be overlooked. Radnor holds just the right number of girls and staff to create a community that is close and lively. Its setting strikes the right tone, and its size suits us perfectly.
This summer, we are growing; we are branching out… 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.