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		<title>Academic Summer Camp For Children</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:21:46 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Academic Summer Camps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Academic Goal]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Academic summer camps provide ideal opportunities for children to learn many different skills, from problem solving to time management and good study habits. Instruction is experiential and hands on. For weeks, the children are immersed in daily activities and exercises that promote quick learning. Children return home from these educational camps with new tools designed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Academic summer camps provide ideal opportunities for children to learn many different skills, from problem solving to time management and good study habits. Instruction is experiential and hands on. For weeks, the children are immersed in daily activities and exercises that promote quick learning. Children return home from these educational camps with new tools designed to help them achieve their academic goals with greater self-confidence.</p>
<p>These summer camps are open to children of all ages, and they are not boring! This is an important point to bring up with a child who might be reluctant to spend his or her summer vacation in a classroom. For one thing, the children spend much of their time outdoors. They work one-on-one with knowledgeable counselors and instructors who teach them new skills through hands-on practice. Sensory-stimulating methods of teaching are used over books and lectures.</p>
<p>Many academic summer camps specialize in a certain field of study. Depending on the child’s interests, a child may attend a summer camp devoted to the arts, music, sciences, writing, or theater. For example, a child who excels in writing would eagerly look forwards to going to a summer camp for writers. In fact, academic camps specializing in creative writing are very popular. </p>
<p>Children take part in daily drills and writing exercises to help them expand their ability to write in different genres and develop their potential. Attending a creative writing camp abroad is an option to consider. A foreign environment is especially conducive to stimulating new ideas and creativity. The young writer quickly expands his horizons and learn new things about himself and the world.</p>
<p>In an academic summer camp, children can pursue their academic goals in a fun, relaxed, and exciting environment. As in boarding schools and other traditional academic programs, students at an academic summer camp have many opportunities to meet new people, improve their social and communication skills, increase their independence, and grow as a person. They can hone their skills and overcome barriers to academic achievement.</p>
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		<title>Site of the Month for September 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:04:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site of the Month for September 2011 relates to Camping Information. Dot Camping is a camping web directory, offer you links to other sites relate to camp, camping, outdoor, adventure, recreation, campgrounds, summer camps and more.]]></description>
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Site of the Month for September 2011 relates to <a href="http://www.dotcamping.com/">Camping Information</a>. Dot Camping is a camping web directory, offer you links to other sites relate to camp, camping, outdoor, adventure, recreation, campgrounds, summer camps and more.</p>
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		<title>Preparing Camping Gear For Canada</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:29:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Stewards</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Campgrounds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Camping Gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Waterproof Tents]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Only the southern portion of Canada has hostile northern climate and therefore majority of people love to live there only. This portion of Canada has lushy green scenery and forests due to adequate rain in the area. Moreover, there are warm Pacific air currents from the west that adds to its environment. Rocky Mountains starts [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Only the southern portion of Canada has hostile northern climate and therefore majority of people love to live there only. This portion of Canada has lushy green scenery and forests due to adequate rain in the area. Moreover, there are warm Pacific air currents from the west that adds to its environment. Rocky Mountains starts after these forests that have high plateaus and rugged mountains. You would discover wheat fields when you enter into the Canada towards east. But when we move further towards east, the Arctic and Atlantic cold make the conditions very harsh.</p>
<p>Therefore, western and central Canada is the favorite places for the campers. From May to September, Canada is best for camping. Some people say that this is the camping season in Canada when most of the campers plan to camp. Many people like to camp around Canada in the month of June to August as the weather is warm and stable in those months. Canada is famous for unpredictable weather, therefore you should always carry sufficient camping gear along with you once you have decided the place you would camp.<br />
Place where you would be visiting in Canada plays a vital role in your checklist for the camping gear. In a country like Canada with various terrains and weather conditions, it is advised to plan your camping according to the place you are visiting. For example, if you are visiting west coast of Canada where the weather is rainy then you should prefer carrying sleeping bag and a waterproof tent along with some plastic tarp to protect you in case of heavy rains.</p>
<p>In case, you are planning to visit central Canada then you need not to equip yourself with waterproof tents as the weather here is like desert. You would only require good quality tents and sleeping bags. You can browse internet to find the checklist for camping in various parts of Canada to be sure of your protection. Canada being a campers paradise, has various weather conditions for you to offer. This weather also gifts you with types of bugs and insects, so remember to carry an insect repellent in your camping checklist. This would help you to safeguard yourself from mosquitoes and other bugs.</p>
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		<title>Summer Camps for Fun and Education</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2011 07:21:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Stewards</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Summer Camp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Desert]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Summer Camps]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you think of summer camps, you might have memories of small rickety cabins, overly syrupy Kool-aid and lots and lots of mosquitoes, but more and more, today&#8217;s kids are walking away from their experience with a totally different point of view than the ones that their parents and even older siblings have had. Today&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you think of summer camps, you might have memories of small rickety cabins, overly syrupy Kool-aid and lots and lots of mosquitoes, but more and more, today&#8217;s kids are walking away from their experience with a totally different point of view than the ones that their parents and even older siblings have had. Today&#8217;s camps make it a point of pride to avoid being a glorified babysitting service and instead prefer to find ways to educate and enlighten the youngsters that have been placed, however temporarily, in their care.</p>
<p>Every state will have at least a few summer camps, and many will have quite a high number, but if you&#8217;re looking to enroll a child in one, you need to think about what your child needs. For instance, there are quite a few in Arizona that directly pertain to the living in and enjoying the state&#8217;s beautiful desert setting, while other camps in Illinois will show the children involved what life was like on the prairie. When you make your own decision on your child&#8217;s camp, think about how far you are comfortable with them going.</p>
<p>While you should definitely keep in mind what your child is interested in, remember to think about what they will be picking up while they are on their own. When you go to get your child signed up for summer camp, rest assured that at all qualified camps, great lengths are taken to make the experience as safe as possible. If possible, to reassure yourself of this fact, head there yourself and ask to wander around. Assess the location and think about your child playing and doing activities there. While accidents do happen, the very vast majority of children will come home with nothing worse than a sunburn.</p>
<p>Summer camps in the United States were founded during the middle of the nineteenth century, with a boys&#8217; school that was opened in Connecticut. The Gunnery Camp, as it was called, operated for twelve years before its close, but by the end, the country had already seen a rise in both religious and non-denominational camps.If you are interested in sending your child to summer camp, do your research and rest assured that your child will have a great time.</p>
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		<title>Camping for the Handicapped</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 04:37:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Philips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Camping]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Camping is not just for the strong and able bodied, there are many campgrounds where people with physical handicaps can have an enjoyable camping experience. Almost all campgrounds offer campsites that are handicap accessible. Many of the state and national parks have camping sites, some of those would be marked as suitable for people with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Camping is not just for the strong and able bodied, there are many campgrounds where people with physical handicaps can have an enjoyable camping experience. Almost all campgrounds offer campsites that are handicap accessible. Many of the state and national parks have camping sites, some of those would be marked as suitable for people with limited mobility. Besides being accessible there are many trails that would be wheelchair friendly.</p>
<p>Before going to a campground give them call and ask about campsites that would be available for someone with limited mobility and we all have to remember that many people have physical disabilities and they are not in a wheelchair,they still need to be able to get around easily. Some campgrounds have planned activities and people to help or guide children and adults on sightseeing and hiking trips or just plain exploring nature most will have hard surface trails making it easier to get out see nature at its finest.</p>
<p>Fishing would be an activity that could be enjoyed either from a river bank or a dock on a lake, or fishing from a pontoon boat is great and you can&#8217;t beat it for relaxation and for sightseeing. Pontoon boats are very accessible and easy to move around on with a wheelchair or walker and not disturb anyone else on the boat. You might have to change up on some camping equipment, tents are available that are more wheelchair friendly you would need to check with camping equipment stores or the online camping gear stores cots would be easier for someone with a handicap than air mattresses and maybe a stand alone table would be more convenient than a picnic table. Otherwise your camp stove and other kitchen accessories would be all that is necessary. Our family has camped for many years and we have some family members that do have limited disabilities and camping is an enjoyable experience.</p>
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		<title>The Best Summer Camp Activities</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 04:23:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Philips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Summer Camp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Adventure Camps]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summer is coming, consequently now is the occasion to get geared up for all your summer garden activities. With abundance of things that you and your relatives can carry out to keep on becoming demanding this summer and have a lot of enjoyable things together. Summertime is all kid&#8217;s much loved time of year. No [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Summer is coming, consequently now is the occasion to get geared up for all your summer garden activities. With abundance of things that you and your relatives can carry out to keep on becoming demanding this summer and have a lot of enjoyable things together. Summertime is all kid&#8217;s much loved time of year. No school, temperate weather, indolent days and late nights&#8230; what could be more enjoyable? However although children are on school break, you might still desire them to connect in safe and sound and amusing outside activities rather than letting them hang about at home to gaze at TV or have fun in video games the entire day.</p>
<p>Camp presents the eventual understanding in terms of amusing summer actions and tricks for children. At summer camp, your kids can involve themselves in out of harm&#8217;s way and entertaining activities while being taken charge of by grown-up camp counselors and who have your child&#8217;s most excellent interests in mentality. One of the most excellent things about camp is that there&#8217;s clear to be one that imprisons your child&#8217;s wellbeing. You can discover beach camps, day camps, surf camps, cooking camps, overnight camps, photography camps, religious camps, sports camps, adventure camps, traditional camps and so travel camps and many others.</p>
<p>To come across with a well-liked camp in your neighborhood, just inquire your friends for a recommendation, or go into &#8220;summer camps&#8221; into Google and observe what arrives up. You&#8217;ll be enjoyably astonished at the diversity of alternatives obtainable to you. Without doubt there&#8217;s no obligation to propel your children to campground. On the other hand maybe there should be, for the reason that it&#8217;s an only one of its kind entertainment that dates back approximately 150 years. Not merely do camps present astonishing summer tricks for kids, but you can also look forward to your child to create new friends, become skilled at more about themselves, enhance his or her sense of worth and nurture as a person throughout the camp experience.</p>
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		<title>Cheerleading Summer Camps</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:04:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Stewards</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Competitive Sports Camps]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cheerleading Camps]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[An activity to cheer at sports teams, games or any other competitive performances using dance or gymnastics as an element is called cheerleading. The participants in cheerleading activities are called cheerleaders. Cheerleading summer camps are designed to develop cheerleading skills and teaching them new techniques of cheerleading. Cheerleading camps have a day packed with instructions [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An activity to cheer at sports teams, games or any other competitive performances using dance or gymnastics as an element is called cheerleading. The participants in cheerleading activities are called cheerleaders. Cheerleading summer camps are designed to develop cheerleading skills and teaching them new techniques of cheerleading. Cheerleading camps have a day packed with instructions and practice for their participants. Teams are termed as squads. These squads are encouraged to participate as a team and learn new cheering techniques. Practice sessions are conducted to evaluate their performances based on the training sessions. Squads are evaluated on their performance on the final day when a cheerleading competition is organized.</p>
<p>Campers are given written evaluations. These ratings lay stress on the achievements and areas of improvement. Two aspects are taken into consideration while evaluating. One is the leadership quality of the cheerleader to involve the crowd in the activity and the second is the technique used in cheerleading. Cheerleading techniques include cheer chanting, tumbling and stunting. Chants are usually a repetitive process that involves group participation.</p>
<p>These camps are usually day camps and participants need to bring along snacks with them. If it is an all-inclusive camp then it might be a little more expensive than one that doesn?t supply as many additional services Most of these camps also do a show or presentation for the parents towards the end of the camp to exhibit the skills acquired by the cheerleaders during these camps. Before enrolling for these camps it is necessary to see if the camps are safe. Cheerleading stunts could involve gymnastics, stunts or other such techniques. The coaches should be professionally qualified. They should be able to deal with emergencies and ensure the safety of the participants.</p>
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		<title>Summer Camps For Teenagers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ralph Serpe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a very good chance that this is the case because teens are certainly prone to get bored sitting around the house. So, what can you as a parent do about this? There is a very good chance you get tired of hearing them complain about their situation and a great way to allow [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is a very good chance that this is the case because teens are certainly prone to get bored sitting around the house. So, what can you as a parent do about this? There is a very good chance you get tired of hearing them complain about their situation and a great way to allow you to help keep them busy is by sending your teens to summer camps. Summer camps are a great way for teens to have a lot of fun and enjoy being surrounded by other kids as well. This is a really fun way for teenagers to have a lot of fun and stay very busy in the process. This is a really fun way for your kids to get out of the house and enjoy the summer.</p>
<p>Summer camps offer a ton of things for teens to do each and every day while they are at the camp. So, if you want to be sure you have the absolute best event for your teen&#8217;s the next summer, you will want to send them to a teenager camp. There are all sorts of fun things to do from swimming to fishing to taking classes that teen&#8217;s actually enjoy. A summer camp is a great way to spend a few weeks of the summer for your kids and it is very likely they will want to go back every year. So, if your kids are constantly complaining of being bored, you will want to look into summer programs as a way to help keep them entertained. It could easily be the answer to their prays and yours.</p>
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		<title>Weight Loss Boot Camp For Teens</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:29:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ralph Serpe</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Self-Improvement Camps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Boot Camp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Weight Loss]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[People of all ages suffer with being overweight but the teen group is particular to itself. Because teens are going through many other life changes at the same time, often being overweight is a heavy stigma that shifts their whole life into a flux. Fortunately, there are some options and alternatives for young teens who [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People of all ages suffer with being overweight but the teen group is particular to itself. Because teens are going through many other life changes at the same time, often being overweight is a heavy stigma that shifts their whole life into a flux. Fortunately, there are some options and alternatives for young teens who are overweight and need to lose the weight and keep it off. One such alternative is weight loss boot camp which is designed specifically for teens. Make no mistake about it, there are many different types of camps on the market for overweight people.</p>
<p>Not all of these fitness boot camps are created equal, nor do they all provide the same benefits that teens specifically need. If you have a teen who is obese and would benefit from the type of training made available at such a camp, you owe it to yourself to do the research and learn about the locations that are specifically for teens. The differences begin with paying particular attention to the dietary needs of teens, which are different from those for overweight people of other age groups. Teens are still in a growth process and need the nutrition value that supports that growth.</p>
<p>For many overweight teens, having a day full of activities is key to their weight loss success. This is where a quality weight loss boot camp comes into the picture. Military style physical training means early morning physical activities that will challenge your teen to push themselves to the limits of their physical abilities in exercises designed to achieve maximum weight loss. Coupled with nutritionally balanced meals that provide the content that teens need, your teen can expect to enjoy delicious meals that actually promote weight loss in a rapid manner.</p>
<p>Being a teen and being overweight can be a deadly combination that leads to health problems like diabetes and high blood pressure. Today more than ever before in the past, many teens are battling with obesity. The good news is that there are weight loss boot camps that will help your teen to get in shape and show off a trimmer figure that they&#8217;ve always wanted. Carrying extra pounds as a teen is a negative stigma that no teen should have to suffer with. Check out fitness camps for teens and discover how you can help your teen get in the best shape of their life.</p>
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		<title>Good Quality Camping Cots</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:28:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Philips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Directories & Guides]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no doubt about it, camping is a great way to take a vacation, but sleeping on the rocks, weeds and sticks can get a bit old. The camping industry sells many varieties of camping cots, which can make any camping trip that much more enjoyable. Let&#8217;s look at some name brands and what [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is no doubt about it, camping is a great way to take a vacation, but sleeping on the rocks, weeds and sticks can get a bit old. The camping industry sells many varieties of camping cots, which can make any camping trip that much more enjoyable. Let&#8217;s look at some name brands and what features they offer in a great camping cot.</p>
<p>Look for lightweight cots that fold down easily and fit into any vehicle you take camping. Test a model out to get a feel for the strength and make sure it&#8217;s long enough. Read online reviews about the model you&#8217;re considering. Models that come with padding on the sleeping surface are an extra plus. Check the workmanship of camp cots for high quality materials and straight, tight stitching. The legs should be sturdy, level and straight.</p>
<p>Coleman makes all kinds of camping accessories, including folding camping cots. They make the Forester Folding Cot, which retails for about $40 and sleeps people 5 feet 10 inches in height and they have a larger version for 6 feet 6 inches. Amazon offers several fine models including the ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Cot. It runs about $45 dollars and is constructed of a lightweight steel frame, weighing in at just over 11 pounds. It&#8217;s 30 x 74 inches and handles 250 lbs, with a one year warranty.</p>
<p>Kamp-Rite Kwik Cot is a folding camp cot, made from an aluminum/steel frame, that weighs 22 pounds and folds down to 7&#8243; x 7&#8243; x 39&#8243;. The size is easy to store and it comes with a carrying bag. The sleeping area is 84&#8243; x 28&#8243; and the heavy duty polyester sleeping surface is rated for 300lbs. Retails for about 70 dollars at Amazon. Consider purchasing Coleman cots or any one of these fine brands on the market, ensuring a great nights sleep while camping.</p>
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