Grandpa School Takeover

During Thanksgiving break, we were lucky enough to have all of our kids and grandkids under one roof. The days were filled with classic Grandma activities—craft projects, outings, games, and a little bit of happy chaos.

Then Grandpa decided it was time for Grandpa Day.

From morning to night, the schedule was packed with full-on Grandpa School—his kind of fun, his kind of rules, and memories they’ll be talking about long after the leftovers were gone.

SCORPIONS

Grandpa is known for handling scorpions. He teaches kids how to catch them, care for them, and even EAT them. He has taught survival skills and has done Fear Factor type games to teach kids to overcome their fears and try new things. It is great mission prep for the youth.

He brought these skills to his grandkids. They did not eat them though. But they learned how to see them in the dark with a black light. They glow like toys. It is pretty cool.

Idaho scorpions are not dangerous. They have a sting similar to a bee sting. Nobody has ever been stung during these activities. He teaches them how to not get stung.

RATTLESNAKES

Next came grandpas rattlesnake hunting adventures. He had several rattlesnake skins and rattles. He even had a whole frozen rattle snake. Nothing live.

The kids examined them like priceless treasures. Grandpa told stories and how to handle if they ever encountered rattlesnakes.

AXE THROWING

He taught them how to safely throw axes. This takes a lot of patience and strict rules, but they all handled themselves well. He loves to teach this skill because the success rate is so high and it builds confidence. He has built all the bullseyes and teaches this skill to several youth groups all year long.

“Doing dangerous things safely” is his theme.

DRIVING THE LANDCRUISER

Yes, you read that correctly. He had the kids take turns driving in his landcruiser. Do not be too alarmed. He buckles them in and puts it into a very slow gear and they can drive it.

CHOPPER BIKES

He pulled out a chopper bike he made in a previous session of grandpa school. He took an old trike and had the kids help weld it into a fun new chopper.

FIRE STARTING

The day ended with a lesson on flint and steel. The kids learned to start fires. They can now compete with contestants on survivor. They started a bonfire and roasted marshmallows.

Everyone had a very fun day!

Let grandpa take a day at your house to teach things he enjoys. Every grandpa is different but the kids will love this time with him.