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Phoenix Manor Magical Winter Retreat - ALL NEW Winter 2024

Completed by 150 learners
Ages 8-12
Live Group Class
Join the annual winter retreat for a magical experience! Enjoy winter fun with crafts, games, escape rooms,& cozy activities, including making warm Snowman Cocoa. It's a winter wonderland adventure (Formerly Harry Potter Hogwarts Christmas)
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Live video meetings
4x per week, 1 week
6-12 learners per class
55 min

What's included

4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. There will be after camp work each day. This should only take between 15-30 minutes (longer if they really get into it).

Class Experience

Join us for the annual Phoenix Manor Winter Retreat, where magic and fun come together! Compete for the Golden Phoenix by earning points through dress-up challenges, after-retreat tasks, and more. Check out our exciting daily schedule below!

❄️ Day 1: Welcome to Phoenix Manor - Warm Winter Vibes Day ❄️

Theme: Warm Winter Vibes (scarves, hats, blankets, hoodies, and more)
Main Event: The Choosing Ceremony
Activities:
Get sorted into Nobilis, Fortorum, or Aptium dorms.
Play "Ice Breaker Bingo" to earn initial dorm points.
Dress up in cozy winter attire for more points.
End the day with "Phoenix 5" game.


🎩 Day 2: History of Magic Day - Crazy Hair Day 🎩

Theme: Crazy Hair Day
Main Event: Escape Room - The Dark Werewolf Escape
Activities:
Showcase Day 1 after-retreat work and crazy hairstyles for points.
Solve an escape room featuring an evil Werewolf that's terrorizing Phoenix Manor students.
Create the magical Moonlight Dagger.
Highlight: Build and showcase the weapon that defeated the Shadow Serpent.

🧙‍♂️ Day 3: Battlecraft Magic Day - Wacky Tacky Day 🧙‍♂️

Theme: Tacky Christmas/Winter
Main Event: The Summoning Ceremony
Activities:
Check everyone’s Tacky Christmas/Winter outfits and tally dorm points.
Summon your Battlecraft Animal with chants and motions.
Draw a the Werewolf that was terrorizing Phoenix Manor.
Highlight: Learn and perform the Battlecraft summoning chant.

🧪 Day 4: Potions Day - Spirit Day (Wear your Dorm Colors) 🧪

Theme: Spirit Day (Dorm Colors)
Main Event: Potion Making
Activities:
Show after-retreat work and display dorm spirit with colors, face paint, flags, etc.
Make the famous Phoenix Manor drink—Warm Snowman Cocoa.
Compete in some potions trivia.
Tally dorm points and award the Golden Phoenix.
Highlight: Sip on your Snowman Cocoa and celebrate with your dorm!


Important Note: Don't worry about the supply list—substitutions are available! If dress-up days are a challenge, let me know, and I'll provide plenty of ideas.

About Phoenix Manor Institute for Exceptional Magical Learners

Founded alongside other magical schools, Phoenix Manor has a rich history of training exceptional learners. It's famous for its role in the battle of Naseby Moor against the evil sorceress Skelladrene. Join us in our storied halls for an unforgettable magical winter retreat!

Other Details

Supply List
You DO NOT need all ingredients or any items to sign up for class.  If you only have a few of the items I can make easy accommodations.   I will have how to videos so learners can make these anytime.

The Celestial Riftcaster: 4 Unsharpened Pencils; 2 heavy rubber bands; 2 push pins or thumb tacks; 1 small and 1 medium binder clip

Warm Snowman Cocoa 
milk (if allergies can sub), cocoa powder, sugar, Whipped cream, Marshmallows, Chocolate chips (for decoration), Peppermint sticks (optional)
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined April, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
I have always been very curious and creative and I love to inspire it in kids (both my own and others) as well.  I like to teach through projects, which give students a choice on the way they learn and show their understanding.  I also love to teach through games and like to combine game elements in my classes.

I believe history, studied in context, to be extremely important.  In fact, it's one of our best teachers.  The other "subject" I believe to be of high importance is Logic.  Unfortunately, logic has long been left off most curriculums.  Knowing how to examine events and history through logical thinking and analysis gives us a deep, true understanding of our world.  

I'm a big believer in every parent having all the need to school their children all the way through high school. So, if you are ever in doubt, let me encourage you.

My educational consulting company, It's A Potsick Education, exists to build up curious, creative learners.  I do custom content/lesson design, private, online events, consulting, and more.  Message me for anything you need.

I was a classroom teacher in the public schools for over 15 years and, for the past 14 years, have been helping my wife homeschool as well.  I currently hold state certifications in Florida (certificate #  960883) in the areas of Middle Grades Social Science and  Language Arts and Elementary Education.  I have extensive classroom experience with all Elementary and Middle Grades subject content and have done private tutoring for many years in Math, Civics, Science, and Language Arts.

Contact me anytime to share any classes you would like me teach, for classes you really wanted to take, but didn't fit your schedule, or any feedback.

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