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Discover Yourself at Camp
Kids learn a lot about themselves at camp, whether they attend a day, overnight or specialty program.
Summer Camp & Self Sufficiency
How the overnight camp experience teaches tweens and teens independence
Mentors at Camp
Camp counselors can serve as valuable role models for young campers in these four ways.
How Camps Build Leadership
How summer camps build leadership skills through games and activities they can't get at home or school
21ST CENTURY EDUCATION
Some schools have adopted an educational model that features inquiry, research, collaboration, problem solving, presentation and reflection. It emphasizes thinking skills instead of rote learning.
June 1 Deadline for Young Heroes Award
The National Liberty Museum seeks nominees who have volunteered to help others, promoted appreciation for diversity or participated in conflict resolution.
Quality Extracurricular Activities Can Be Crucial to College Admission
Activities like student government, band and sports could make a critical difference, say admissions officials.
Padua Academy Wins Jefferson Award
Selected as the Delaware recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School for efforts promoting volunteerism.
Counselor Jobs Build Useful Skills
Summer camps continue to seek teens for counselor jobs, which build life skills, foster autonomy and teach responsibility.