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Reduce, Reuse And Recycle
The motto “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle” is a familiar call for those who care about protecting the earth and conserving its resources. It is often seen in environmental literature and heard among those who seek to preserve the ecology of … Continue reading
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Exercise The Mind
strong>Earth, Air, Water On the trail and hiking in a single-file line, the person at the head of the line starts the game by saying to the person behind him or her either “earth,” “air,” or “water.” The second person … Continue reading
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Mail A Masterpiece
Receiving mail from home can really brighten a camper’s day, particularly during an extended session. Many camps already make receiving mail extra-special by having campers kiss the camp mascot or jump off the diving board in order to receive letters. … Continue reading
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A “Point-ed” Conversation
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s … Cap’n Green–Glenbrook Day Camp’s newest attempt at making the camp grounds as “green” as possible. Sporting green tights, a green mask, and a green cape (made entirely out of reused materials), … Continue reading
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Green Ideas
What do you do to “green” up your facility? • Camp directors save all kitchen food-prep scraps and feed them to their chickens. • Craft paper is supplied from a local print shop’s scraps. Drift Creek Camp Lincoln City, Ore. … Continue reading
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