iD Tech Camp

Held at Macalester college, this camp is perfect for computer and technology lovers. The program consists of a 2 week camp, with opportunities available for ages 7-17.

For more info:

https://www.idtech.com/locations/minnesota-summer-camps/st-paul/id-tech-macalester-college/

Alliance Francaise Camp

Held in Minneapolis, this camp is open to beginning or experienced French speakers to learn and grow with the language during this 5 day camp. It also provides opportunities for immersion in the future. Open to kids ages 3-18.

For more info:

http://afmsp.org/

Animal Humane Society’s Unleashed Camp

This is for the animal lovers! Grades 3-10 have the opportunity to work and learn about animals and the responsibilities that come along with taking care of them. The camp is for 5 days and costs $300.

For more info:

https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/education/unleashed-summer-camp

First Step Summer Institute

This is a free camp open for young women of color ages 16-18 held at St. Catherine University. This camp is 4 days and focuses on providing the women a college immersion experience for knowledge and a little background on a potential future at a university.

For more info:

https://www.stkate.edu/pdfs/mips-first-step-application-form.pdf

Gustavus Adolphus Athletics Camps

These camps last 4-7 days and have an option for full day or a residential stay for kids in grades 5-12. The focus of these camps is in the name itself, athletics. There are a variety of sport options including ones like swimming, golf, gymnastics, soccer, volleyball and many more. The camp is held in St. Peter, MN.

For more info:

https://gustavus.edu/camps/

Guthrie Theater Acting and Theater Camps

Held at the Guthrie theater, the acting and theater camps focus on bringing out the imagination and expression of kids in grades 3-12. Camps last 5 days with half and full day options and prices range from $250-$495.

For more info:

http://www.guthrietheater.org/education/camps/summer_camps

The question is: Is the nail shop called “TJ Nails” really worth what you pay for, and the answer is, yes, in my opinion.

TJ Nails is located on 598 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55103 their location is easy to find: you go on University by the Rondo Library and go across the street and go to the Fish Hooks, and turn the corner and there’s a sign that says TJ Nails. The nail shop does pedicures, full sets, French tips, and eyebrows. TJ Nails does a great job at doing a person’s nail or face feature.

When I go to TJ Nails, I prefer to get Sam to do my nails. I feel like when Sam does my nails he is more careful, and concentrates more, and he takes his time more. Sam is the only male in the shop, and he does a really good job, but everybody else does to. Your nails will come out looking gorgeous and they will last longer than two months.

If you start taking your nails off, most likely your finger nail that grew underneath will come off because you need some special solution to take them off. Your nails will be just like they were before you got them on, but your actual nail will be longer.

I prefer to go to TJ Nails, as they are a good buisness.

The Kite Runner is about the coming of age story of a man named Amir. He grew up in Kabul, Afghanistan with a childhood friend that was inseparable growing up. Amir betrays Hassan’s trust, and they are separated. While Amir goes to America, and Hassan stays in Afghanistan, the Soviet Union invades Afghanistan and the Taliban takes over Afghanistan after the Soviets leave. When Amir comes back to Afghanistan post war, he realizes he has to make up for betraying Hassan, when they were children, by rescuing Hassan’s son, who now is an orphan.

This novel is a heart racing story about the impact of class and politics as they play out in people’s lives. It also gives a more human emotion to the lives of refugees that we don’t regularly see. Amir’s Dad, Baba, loses all his wealth in America, and has to work hard labor jobs in the U.S. This is a similar story to many immigrants.

This book is worth your time, and will definitely have you more interested in Afghan culture and refugee life. The journey that people take to get to a better life is sometimes frightful, but bravery comes through people while fleeing a country. This in turns shows how people are able to help one another through the kindness of their hearts.

Fields of hair is a beauty/barbershop located in St. Paul, on Minnehaha and Hamlin. It’s a beauty shop and barbershop combined into one, and was started by a women named Marcie S. Fields. She runs the hairstyle department, and was joined by her loved one. Together, they made a simple building into a succesful shop that they can gladly call their own.

I asked Marcie some questions based on how things are going, and the methods she uses to keep the success going. The questions I asked her were to help me get a better understanding on how she created a fascinating business, and ways she kept it stable. Some of the questions I asked her were:

• What is “Fields of hair?”
• What are some business techniques you used to keep the business going?
• What made you want to start your own hair company?
• What are some advantages and disadvantages about your company.

“Being on time, that’s the biggest thing” says Marcie. She keeps things in order and keeps her appointments and calls in order. Another answer from Marci about what techniques she uses to keep the business going is: “You have to be able to be dependent on time. Customer service skills are important especially making your customers happy. Customer service skills, make your clients happy which falls under the category “customer service skills”. When the customer lets you know what they want, that’s when the listening comes in. You need to get a visualization on what they want and you can’t get that if you’re not listening.” Her response about the customers relates to the saying “The customer is always right”.

One thing she cherishes the most about her shop and how she started her company is the freedom, which to her means that anyone is welcome.

Some advantages and disadvantages I asked her about her shop and the way things are set are listed below:

Advantages

• Being my own person makes the moments stronger.
• Spending time with my family matters the most, so I can make my own schedule when I work and when I don’t.

Disadvantages

• No paid vacation since I set my own schedules. If you don’t work, you don’t eat.

My experience at Field Of Hair was nothing but sensational, positive, and well-mannered. The service was great, and the job was finished in a matter of time. I feel as though she listens and focuses on what the customer wants. She keeps things flowing, and gets people in and out with no hassle. I am satisfied every time I walk in there, and I hope to continue visiting such a pleasant shop.