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This camp is designed
with the little want to be driver in mind. Children
who love cars and trucks will be head over heels
for this camp. Campers will be assigned their
own electric car to drive and maintain throughout
th eweek while they learn the 'laws of the road'
and 'car care'. We'll be attempting to put a fun/educational
spin on ownership, maintenance, and operation
of a car just like mom and dad!
All campers will start out with $1000 of play
money, with the hopes of having a little left
over by Friday. They'll have to navigate several
obstacles each day: the used car salesman, the
car insurance representative, auto mechanics,
and the police. All will be portrayed in a positive
light, with each experience being educational.
Campers will earn their drivers license by taking
a written and practical driving test prior to
getting the keys to their new ride. Not to worry
moms and dads, these cars don't go very fast and
the written test is designed for all to pass.
Throughout the week, campers will learn the essentials
of 'auto economics': fuel, speeding tickets, insurance
fees, and maintenance.
Practical knowledge will also be part of the fun
including parking, four-way stops, pedestrian
and bicycle safety, merging, changing lanes, and
obeying traffic signs in preparation for an educational
race on Friday. This e-race will feature teams
of drivers solving multiple driving related problems
like traffic stops, insurance claims, service
station run arounds, and traffic delays all in
an effort to cross the finish line. Winners names
will be posted on our Camper Hall of Fame Board.
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