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Tips for keeping the kids entertained all summer long
Summer vacation often starts with high expectations. Children are excited about the prospect of fun days outdoors playing with friends, while parents anxiously await relaxing months without the responsibilities of school and extracurricular clubs. But once summer vacation arrives and the first few days have passed, parents often find that the litany of cheers and…
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Take camp skills to school
Millions of parents chose camp for their child or teen because of the immense benefits of the experience. Not only does camp foster making friends and learning 21st century life skills like independence, problem-solving, and teamwork, but it’s also fun! As the summer fades and children return to school,ACA chief executive officer, Peg Smith, reminds…
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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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So much to do — at camp, the opportunities are unlimited
A s parents send their children to summer camp, they may be wondering what activities will fill their day. Depending on interests and camp offerings, a day at camp can vary greatly — including so many exciting experiences and opportunities to learn something new. Every summer, happy campers return home after their time at camp…
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Need a mentor? Go to camp!
January is National Mentor Month, a time to celebrate and encourage the positive relationships that are critical to the development of children and youth — the positive relationships that are developed and encouraged each year at camp. The idea of a mentor is an ancient one. In Greek mythology, when Odysseus, King of Ithaca, went…
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Check out some of the area’s schools and camps
Center Stage Extending more than 127 years of faith, community and academic excellence, Cardinal McCarrick/St. Mary’s High School, located in South Amboy, continues to provide every student with an excellent, faithfilled education in a compassionate and caring academic environment.The exceptional faculty members, including religious sisters, are dedicated to helping every student succeed. CMHS/SMHS offers a…
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Library Friends seeking vinyl records
The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library is continuing to collect vinyl records, either 45 or 33 1/3 rpm, (78s will not be accepted) in good condition. All donations should be placed near the Friends mailbox for book donations at the library, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Individuals who have a large collection of…
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NCADD rewards three students from Sayreville
Rohaa Khan, Akitha Dindigal, Molina Hernandez place in ‘Be Smart About Medicine’ contest BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Three Sayreville Middle School students won placements in the third annual “Be Smart About Medicine” Creative Expression contest. The contest was sponsored by the Coalition for Healthy Communities, an initiative under the National Council of…
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Mystery writers set session for Jan. 26
Author Beverly Samuelson will talk about the real-life experiences that inspired her new murder mystery, “Eyes of Greed,” at 11:30 a.m. during the Jan. 26 meeting of Sisters in Crime/Central Jersey (SinC/CJ) at the Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Stevens Ave. “Eyes of Greed” involves fraud, government corruption and murder in a small seaside town in…
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