Summer Reading Program Skit 2011

Thanks to Tricia and Cheryl for sharing this!

Summer Reading Program Skit 2011
Where in the World will I Go?

Traveler (excited about summer vacation) – I’m so happy that summer vacation is almost here! I am looking forward to traveling the whole world! I’m going to learn about different cultures and taste new foods. I’m going to learn to play different sports and make new friends everywhere! I’ve already packed my bags so that I’m ready to leave as soon as school is out. I’ve got some snacks, clothes for different kinds of weather and even remembered my passport. The only thing I’ve got left to do is to buy my tickets. I wonder how much it costs to travel around the world.
(Traveler goes on the internet with the IPAD and checks out prices.)
OH MY! Did you know that plane tickets cost $400? ONE WAY?? Hmmm…maybe I can travel by ship. Well, that’s not any better. I guess I could travel by car and just explore my country....WOW! Did you know that gas costs $3.50 a GALLON?! Even a horse costs money! What am I going to do? I guess I’ll just have to spend my summer walking around my neighborhood. How disappointing. How will I learn about other cultures just walking around my neighborhood?
(Traveler pouts and wanders around the stage. The world enters.)
Earth – I couldn’t help but overhear you. I think I can help. I know a little earth magic. I think I can use it to help you be able to travel the world this summer and it will cost you nothing.
Traveler – REALLY????? Can we try it now?
World – Sure. I just need a few items to cast the spell. Do you have anything blue that would represent the sky that shines over all of us around the world?
Traveler – Sure I do…let me just look in here….OK. Here it is!
World – We’ll just drop that in this magic pot. OK. Now I need something that represents the sun that shines over all the people of the world.
Traveler – Am I prepared or what? I told you I was already packed! I’m getting so excited!
World – One last thing…I need a compass to show us the way.
Traveler – Here! Is that it? What do I do now? When can I leave?
World – One second…I have to stir this all together and then I need (patting all round)…ahh, here it is! I need to add some light and some heat (light match and drop it into the bowl of water), stir carefully and THAT’S IT! Here it is! Your magic ticket to travel around the world for free! (Reach in and pull out a library card and pass it to the traveler.)
Traveler – This is it? It’s a library card!!! How is this going to help me travel around the world?
World – That is your ticket to anywhere you want to go! The summer reading program theme this summer is One World, Many Stories. Not only can you win prizes just for reading, but there will be programs that will teach you about cultures from all over the world. There will be games, food, animals, stories, dancing, music, and even magic from all over the world available for you to try out. You will meet amazing new people and you’ll be able to do all of the things you planned to experience this summer all at your local library. And the whole trip costs you nothing!
Traveler – Well, visiting the library wasn’t the way I initially planned to travel the world, but it certainly fits in my budget. What do I do next?
World – You can walk or drive to either Rochester or Waterford Library starting on Saturday, June 11 to sign up. You’ll get a calendar with all of the information you need to make sure that you don’t miss any adventures. At Waterford Library this summer we’re going to see a Martial Arts demonstration and learn a little bit about Korea, learn how to belly dance, play games from around the world, meet animals from around the world, and even learn how to party in all different countries. At our final program, kids will get to try World Wide Weiners and try hot dog toppings from around the world. At Rochester Library …..
(Cheryl fills in)
So don’t forget to sign up on Saturday June 11 so we can go

(sung to Sailing, Sailing)
Traveling, traveling
All the world to see.
Many a land and tales to tell
All without a fee!
Fun and games and
music and prizes, too.
Come to the libraries
Join the fun
One World and Many Stories!