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School Tours at Eagle Mills…there’s a fun-loving child in all of us
As I have been preparing myself for my 15th season here at Eagle Mills, I once again am reminded of what a fortunate life I live. OK, this mid-age guy with the bald head and somewhat robust body may look like he’s slowing down…but the fun-loving child in me is still alive!
Today we hosted the first graders from the R.J. McNulty Academy in Amsterdam for our first school tour of the season. We love family fun, but the action is more intense when the school’s bring a field trip here.
Mrs. Houtz, Mrs. Fedullo and Miss Del Santo were accompanied by 59 of the cutest first graders in upstate NY, whose eyes sparkled as they readied themselves to ‘flearn’. That’s a word we coined here as I realized there was no reason why children couldn’t have fun and learn AND learn and have fun at the same time. Thus the word FLEARN. I’m thinking about submitting the word to Webster’s Dictionary.
After working diligently over the last several months, our new Screamin’ Eagle Slide was ready for the group. Ed Korona, one of the brave Dad’s who accompanied his son on the trip, was really impressed with the slide. He couldn’t keep his son, Hunter, and friend Dominic Foglen from the action. After the classes finished their gem stone mining, nature discovery train ride and kidsville/tinytown activities, I took a very scientific survey of these great first graders. Questioning their experience on the Screamin’ Eagle Slide, it was great to hear such insight from young minds. Many had ideas to make the fun even better. Thank you, my friends from McNulty!
The Rubber Ducky Derby was a big hit, too, with Kristal Altamirano and Aaliyah VanAllen competing against Hunter Korona and Dominic Foglen. I’m not sure who came in first, but it really didn’t matter. What matters most to me is to see that bright, shining smile on the faces of young and old alike…as we experienced another day of outdoor fun with the fine folks of McNulty Academy, here at Eagle Mills in upstate New York.
Yes…life is good!
That's Hunter Korona from McNulty Academy First Grade taking a run on the Screamin' Eagle Slide.
Smilin' faces at the Rubber Ducky Derby (no, it's not Saratoga Racing) but everyone has fun!
Family Fun near Saratoga Springs in New York state
Young ones of the family have fun in the Dino Dig!
It’s hard to believe, but we’re celebrating our 15th year here at Eagle Mills this year! Family Fun means lots of entertainment and loads of memory making…all in a pristine, Adirondack environment in upstate New York..and an easy drive from Saratoga Springs. In fact, we’re only 40 minutes from Albany, NY, in the Saragota-Capital Region.
Located near the Great Sacandaga Lake, in Broadalbin, NY, we have lots to offer including Gem Mining, a Dino Dig, our Nature Discovery Train Ride and the Kidsville Activity Center.
We’ll open on Mother’s Day for our Breakfast Buffet, then again on Father’s Day, for our Father’s Day Flapjack Frenzy in our Creekside Pavilion..and will be open Daily starting June 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Come see our waterwheel powered Cider Mill…Covered Bridge…or visit our Country Bakery. There’s Family Fun and treats for every age here. You’re sure to love this day trip attraction, Eagle Mills, in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, and all the Family Fun we offer..a visit here is a step back in time.
