Hidden in the heart of the magnificent state of Michigan, where the Great Lakes harbor the whispers of ancient legends, a brave troop of youngsters gather. These aren’t your typical Michigan kids who love devouring the scrumptious Mackinac Island fudge or cheering for the Wolverines on a Saturday afternoon. Oh no, these kids have a much more adventurous pastime - Fencing! Complete with their shiny swords (don’t worry, they’re not sharp!) and their sparkly suits, they swish and swoosh, leap and lunge, their eyes always sparkling with excitement. These 'Michi-fencers’, as they love to be called, are agile as otters, cunning as foxes, and daring as the daringest daring-doers that ever dared to do daring deeds! Among them is our cool imaginary hero - Fred the Fencing Flamingo! Now don't be fooled by his hilarious name or his love of feather-fancy attire. For Fred is as swift as the Michigan wind, his beak - err, I mean, his sword, twirling faster than the wheels on a Detroit-made car. His striking flamingo pose, with one leg raised, leaves opponents in fits of laughter, and that's just when he strikes! Fred and his Michi-fencers are a hoot and a half, reviving the ancient art of fencing amid Michigan’s sprawling sand dunes, towering lighthouses, and magical cherry orchards. So, the next time you’re in Michigan, and you hear the clinking of swords or see a feather drifting through the air, follow it. You might just stumble upon Fred and his friends, ready to welcome you into the wonderful world of Michi-fencing!
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We are thrilled to bring you some fantastic news! For the first time, we are launching our STEM Summer Camp Program in Torrance, marking our debut in the South Bay and Orange County areas. This is a significant milestone for us, and we hope it's just the beginning of our journey to expand to many other locations. This summer, we are offering your child an unprecedented opportunity to dive deep into the fascinating world of STEM. Our camp will be buzzing with interactive experiments and creative challenges to fuel your child's curiosity and keep them engaged. It's an ideal environment for kids who have an insatiable desire to learn, explore, and grow. We also want to stress our commitment to small group learning. In order to ensure that every child gets the focused attention they need, we're capping the number of spots available. Don't let your child miss out on this incredible opportunity at our exciting STEM Summer Camp. Book their spot today! Our special Science Club program is meticulously designed to cater to children from grades K-6. Each lesson in the Club SciKidz program is crafted to engage students in activities like observation, measurement, identifying properties, and conducting experiments around life, earth, and physical science concepts. Each unit is thoroughly researched by our team of science educators, with valuable inputs from teachers and children. The result is a set of lessons that not only entertain students but also foster genuine learning. Join us for a summer of science that promises to be full of fun and learning!
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