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The camp around the corner: day camp
For 150 years, camp has been the natural extension of traditional education — an expanded learning environment that provides enrichment and a hands-on experiential education like no other. Experts agree that camp is essential to a child’s development — teaching life lessons such as leadership, teamwork, empathy, and problem-solving. The most successful camp experiences occur…
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Being away from home builds self-esteem, independence
One of the many joys of parenthood is helping children navigate new waters.And, while often these situations are met with hesitation, slight anxiety — or in the case of some first-time campers, homesickness — it is these moments that develop the 21st century skills needed in adulthood. New situations, such as going away to camp,…
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Top 10 things you never knew about camp
Camp has become a staple of the summer season. Each year, millions of children, youth, and adults head to the hills, lakes, valleys, and parks to participate in the time-honored tradition of camp. And, while most people easily conjure up images of campfires and canoes, there is a lot more to the camp experience. Here…
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An American tradition: camp
For more than 150 years, millions of children have learned life lessons and made lasting memories in a positive, supportive camp environment.This year, more than 10 million children and youth will attend camp nationwide. Today, camps are the natural extension of traditional education settings. Camp is comprised almost entirely of teachable moments — developing life…
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Check out some of the area’s schools and camps
Around the Corner Art Center Around the Corner Art Center is anxious for summer to arrive and art camp to begin.The Little Picassos (ages 5-8) and Master Monets (8-13) bring lots of excitement, energy and creativity to the art center. Classes in clay and ceramics, mixed media, drawing and painting, cartooning, fashion design, sewing, jewelry…
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Gearing up for the perfect camp experience
The summer season is right around the corner, and for approximately 10 million children nationwide, this means one thing — it’s time to start gearing up for camp! There is a lot more to consider than just shorts and t-shirts when packing for camp.The American Camp Association (ACA) provides the following tips to help families…
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‘Judge’s Choice Show’ at Boatworks Gallery
IN THE ARTS Beverly Hertler, “Crazy Quilt with Animals” A rtwork chosen by judges for the 2012 Jersey Shore Juried Art Show is featured in the new exhibit at the Belmar Arts Council’s Boatworks Gallery. The show highlights graphic art by Rick Alvarado, woodcut prints by Paul Bonelli, sculptures by Carol Gleason, paintings by Guido…
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Students collect 32 tons of food for Hunger Challenge
Brookdale, Monmouth U receive Spirit of Giving awards from FoodBank Monmouth and Ocean counties collected more than 63,000 pounds of food products for local students and residents in need, especially those impacted by superstorm Sandy, the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties announced. The results of the Holiday Hunger Challenge were announced by Lt. Gov.…
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$5M gift to fund Bayshore cardiovascular services
HOLMDEL — A $5 million donation will support the expansion of cardiovascular services at Bayshore Community Hospital as well as enhance access to services for the vision impaired. Bayshore and Meridian Health Affiliated Foundations announced the charitable contribution, the largest single gift to the hospital. The donation was made by Janice Mitchell Vassar in honor…
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