Around the World in 80 Days

Since June 3^rd, the Logan Family Information and Resource Center has been celebrating world cultures with their Around the World in 80 Days program.  Every afternoon from 1:00 – 3:30pm, they explore a different country.  A volunteer who has lived in that country leads the adventure through a new land while they share stories, games, crafts and music with Cache Valley kids ages 4-12.

Last week, the children learned all about Australia, where Basia once lived.  She shared stories about her travels and showed the kids great things she collected.   Children listened to Basia play the didgeridoo, and learned all about the way they talk in Australia. Together, they sang the Kookaburra song, ate fairy bread and sampled vegemite. After the authentic Aussie snack, children made aboriginal dot paintings and their own didgeridoos!  They ended the journey by learning to throw a boomerang.  Wow! What an adventure – and that was just on Thursday! 

Over the last two weeks, children and their families have also explored Hawaii, Oceana, Tahiti and New Zealand!  If you are looking for some exciting family adventures, look no further than the Logan Family Information and Resource Center.  They are currently sharing experiences from Asian countries.  Then, from June 25-29 they explore the Middle East.   July 2-13 takes you away to African cultures, July 16-27 to European explorations and then the month of August is all about the Americas.

They are sharing some incredible pictures on their blog, so click on over and take a peak before heading over to join the fun!  The adventure begins every day at 1:00pm at The Family Center (50 South 400 East) in Logan.

If you have lived in a foreign country and would like to volunteer for this fun family event, contact Claudia at (435) 755-5171 or email her at director@loganfamilycenter.org .   

Share your knowledge of the world and awaken the explorer inside of a future world traveler! 

Around the World in 80 Days

The Family Center

M – F 1:00 – 3:30pm

June 3 – August 16

50 South 400 East, Logan