Category Archives: Jul/Aug 09

Spray Park Features

Posted on July 15, 2009

Spray parks–also known as wet playgrounds–are gaining in popularity. They offer safe fun for everyone, including people afraid of the water and those with disabilities, as well as younger children who want the security of being able to see their … Continue reading →

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Warm Welcome

Posted on July 11, 2009

Try this exercise: Leave your camp, and then drive back, thinking about what you see through the eyes of someone who has never been there before. Ask staff to do the same, and then discuss your observations. Think seriously about … Continue reading →

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Creating Treasure Maps At Camp

Posted on July 8, 2009

I once made a treasure map full of movie images because I wanted to become involved and work with film festivals. The following year, I obtained prominent positions with two festivals. Another time, I placed a picture of a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Walking Workshops

Posted on July 8, 2009

Experts tell us the first step in becoming an environmentalist is noticing what nature offers. Such observation often leads to a desire and commitment to conserve and protect the natural world. Walking or hiking through the woods is a regular … Continue reading →

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Climbing Toward Success

Posted on July 8, 2009

At Camp Courage, a place where abilities and disabilities become possibilities, campers are given the opportunity to test themselves and go beyond expectations. Located in Central Minnesota, the camp offers a safe, accessible and natural environment where children and adults … Continue reading →

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