#Giveaway The Ol’ Susquehanna Mine Mine Train Give Away Delaware River Railroad! This is Awesome!

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The Ol’ Susquehanna Mine
Mine Train Give Away

Calling all miners! If you are like me, you may wonder sometimes about the past and all about mines. Since my parents were born and raised in Pa, it’s always been something on my mind. My family has heard mine stories over and over from the relatives, so when I heard about the Ol’ Susquehanna Mine Train right here in Phillipsburg, NJ, I had to find out more about it! We have not visited it yet or taken the ride, but I am sure it’s an awesome thing to do. We are definitely planning on it! 

You can come tour the grounds, listen to an interactive history of the ol’ Susquehanna Mine and pan for real gem stones you can take home. One person in each group  can “blow the mine” and everyone can witness the mine shaft explosion.
Gemstone Panning is a great activity for all ages.  Participants may find up to 11 ounces of gemstones in a single bag which may include amethyst, rubies, rose quartz, emeralds, crystals, and an arrowhead.  All gems are of high quality and may be suitable for cutting, polishing, and mounting.  With every mine train ticker you will  receive one bag of  mining ore from  the Ole’ Susquehanna Mine.


Upon arriving at the mine site your guide will tell you the story of Sylas Smith and how he found the mine and about his tragic death which left the mind uncovered until this very year! Next you will walk over the the Ole’ Susquehanna mines operating sluice and learn how to pan for gem stones. once you understand how to pan give it a try and see if you can find some gems. Find out more right here! http://877trainride.com/minetrain.htm

Fares
Children $15.00
Adults $21.00
SCHEDULE
Saturday
11:00 , 12:30, 2:00
Sunday
11:00, 12:30 & 2:00
Fare includes Steam Train ride, mine history and instructions as well as one bag of mining ore guaranteed to contain 4 to 5 ounces of Gem Stone. Purchase your ticket for the Steam Train Ride and check the box to add the Mine  to your order!
http://877trainride.com/ticketoffice.htm

Giveaway: Win a Family 4Pack of tix.
Winner chosen June 20th at 11:59pm via rafflecopter/random.org and contacted the next day. Winner has 24 hours to claim prize by responding to email. After 24 hours a new winner will be chosen. Phillipsburg Delaware Railway Railroad is responsible for tix delivery the day of the ride at the box office on the grounds. There will be a choice of dates that can be found on the link above. It’s a pretty open time frame. Disclosure: Winning tix provided by Phillipsburg Delaware Railway Railroad.





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Calling All Umizoomi Fans! Help Save Umi City In A Brand-New Team Umizoomi Game on NickJr.com @NickJr

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Calling All Umizoomi Fans!
Help Save Umi City In A Brand-New 
Team Umizoomi Game on NickJr.com
 
If you have a preschooler in your house, most chances are that you are very familiar with NickJr.com and Team Umizoomi. Although we are at the tail end of having a Team Umizoomi fan under the roof, I definitely know all about the show and the characters. They have helped to teach my daugther to count by tens foward and backwards and more. I’m thinking she will most likely be trying out this game anyway. Who can resist those adorable little Team Umizoomi characters? Okay, so even I could not resist! I just played the online game and it was SO much fun! You kids will love it. I can’t wait to share it with Em when she gets home from school. Thumbs up from this this teacher mom! Now, go play!

 Team Umizoomi fans are in for a treat this week with the launch of a new online game, Team Umizoomi and the Stinky Dozen, available, Thursday, June 12, on Nickelodeon’s award-winning website, NickJr.com.  In this new game inspired by the popular Team Umizoomi episode, “UmiCops!,” Umi City has been invaded by a group of stink bugs and their potent stench is spreading quickly. Players must help the UmiCops scour the city and round up the stinky bugs before their smell spreads everywhere.

Team Umizoomi and the Stinky Dozen is an  exciting three-level game where players must help Milli, Geo and Bot track down the stinkbugs using pattern skills, quick reflexes and shape and number identification.  When all of the stinkbugs have finally been caught, the UmiCops find them a new landfill home where they can spread their smell freely. Once the game is complete, gamers are rewarded with a printable UmiCop badge that they can color in and wear at home to signify their service to Team Umizoomi.
Additionally, kids can tune in to Nickelodeon on Monday, June 16, at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT) to watch an encore presentation of “UmiCops!.”
Team Umizoomi features a tiny team of superheroes, Milli, Geo and Bot, who use their mighty math powers to help little kids solve big problems.  The series combines action-adventure missions with an interactive math curriculum designed to help kids develop self-confidence in their math abilities and appreciate the many ways in which math shapes their world.

Disclosure: Materials and information provided by NickJr.com. No compensation was given for this post. As a former twenty year teacher, it’s my pleasure to introduce you to quality online games that are fun and help your child learn at the same time. Please email me at ELGEorgia@aol.com or everywhere else at .@3decades3kids.