• Artists exhibiting historic state pieces

    Nineteen local artists are displaying artwork in the “Historic New Jersey” exhibit from Jan. 31 to March 31 at The Gallery in the South Brunswick Municipal Building, 540 Route 522, Monmouth Junction. Exhibitors include Olga Prokopenko and John Sandstedt of Dayton; Stephanie Barbetti and Mary Allessio Leck of Kendall Park; Lakshmi Durga, Rhonda Goodwin and…

  • Internships and other résumé-building opportunities available at camps

    Students across the country are discovering that they can earn much more than cash as a camp counselor — they can obtain résumé-building experience or even academic credit. In today’s world, a degree as well as several internships are nearly necessary to land that job, and while competitive internships may just result in filling the…

  • 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…

  • Summer fun close to home

    There’s a good chance a carnival will be rolling into town this summer. Summer revelers often take to the skies, rails and waves to embark on a vacation adventure.With the kids out of school and relaxed hours at the workplace, individuals and families generally find that summer is the ideal time to plan a getaway.…

  • Camp defines and develops character in children

    Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines character as one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual. Character development is tricky. It isn’t something that can be learned from a textbook or in a lecture — it is learned through teachable moments and experiences. So where can families turn to help provide the…

  • Summer camp can help restrain summer weight gain

    A study by Indiana University and Ohio State researchers found that children gain more weight over the summer than during the school year.A child’s summer camp experience can provide the structure and activity needed to keep kids healthy year-round. Ohio State University sociology professor and lead author of the study Paul von Hippel said,“Our general…

  • 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…

  • Things to consider before choosing a summer camp

    Though February does not often elicit images of youngsters building campfires or playing games in the pool, the month more synonymous with the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day is a great time for parents to start thinking about summer camps for their kids. Summer camp is often something kids look forward to, and something they…

  • Area schools and camps have so much to offer

    Camp Excel Camp Excel is a specialized summer camp for children ages 5-17 with ADHD and others with social skills challenges. At Camp Excel, they focus on developing social skills and the social awareness necessary for better relationships.They teach children problem-solving skills and build self-esteem.The comprehensive program includes academics with special education teachers to promote…

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