Set Up SkillPop Stations

The name – SkillPop Stations – may sound familiar.

SkillPop classes are trending in many cities, covering subjects from apple pie prep to zookeeping.

The very name – SkillPop – is an instant attention grabber…and an invitation to all who participate to

SkillPop classes offer first hand, on- the-spot learning, but Internet tutorials are an option to add to SkillPop stations.

learn something new and special.

SkillPop classes offer first-hand, on-the-spot learning, but Internet tutorials are an option to add to SkillPop stations if you can access the Net and specialty instructors are in short supply in your setting.

Check out these creative options for setting up SkillPop Stations:

Dive into Marine Biology – A Cool SkillPop – First choice for this SkillPop Station…invite a local science museum docent to visit your group on SkillPop Station Day.

Ask the guest to bring materials related to Marine Biology (or another science subject in which she/he is skilled). Post the guest at a desk with a sign atop that reads, SkillPop Station – Marine Biology.

Invite kids to stop by this station for a quick science lesson during SkillPop Time.

Line up your guest(s) ahead of time, but keep SkillPop as a surprise for the kids until the morning you have it scheduled.

Encourage students to make friends with classmates or camp mates who choose the same SkillPop Stations.

SkillPop is getting great reviews!

Listen for feedback and you’ll likely hear comments like, “This is a cool way to learn! It’s fun to make new friends who like the same SkillPop stations that I do.”

Take kids on a SkillPop vacation…

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