Global Arts Camp
Session 2: Sweden
Week Six: 8/3 – 8/7
Monday
National Watermelon Day
Trolls
Scandinavian trolls tend to be
very big, hairy, stupid, and slow
to act. Any human with courage
and presence of mind can outwit
a troll, and those whose faith is
strong can even challenge them
to mortal combat. They are said
to have a temperament like a
bear--which are, incidentally,
their favorite pets--good-natured
when they are left in peace, and
savage when they are teased.
Illustration from
“Sagovarld” by John Bauer
Friday
Pirate Ship
Adventure Trip
Thursday
Tuesday
Swim 10:30-11:15
Troll Houses
The residence of a troll may be a
castle, forest, under bridges, in
lakes, sea shore, mountains and
isolated in huts within a forest. A
troll that is rumored to live on a
mountain is considered wealthy.
The Trolls and the Youngest Tomte
The best way to gain an understanding of Scandinavian
folklore is to examine the creatures of the tales. A large
number of different mythological creatures (or rather
races,) from Norse mythology continue to live on,
surprisingly little affected by Christian beliefs. The
stories about the livings and doings of these beings, and
their interaction with humans, constitute the major part
of Scandinavian folklore.
Wednesday
Swim 10:30-11:15
Art Show
Swedish Dill Eggs
Meatballs and Lingenberries
Swim 10:30-11:15
Swedish Rolls
*Remember to send your child to camp with their bathing suit and sunscreen on.
*Backpacks should include: labeled water bottle, a small finger food snack for the morning, change of clothes, small
towel, sunscreen and hat. Please pack them as light as possible. We will refill water bottles all day long at camp.
*Sneakers and shoes with back straps are the acceptable forms of footwear for camp.
*The South Mountain YMCA would like to thank you for your patience and understanding!