Category Archives: Nov/Dec 10

Sprouting With Green Ideas

It seems every day we learn of more ways to “go green,” from green energy sources to green house construction. Even auto companies are joining the effort by producing hybrids and alternative-energy vehicles. Camps also have opportunities to “green up.” … Continue reading

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A Present From The Past

“Jon?” The big guy standing in front of me, with baggy pants, duct-taped gloves, a helmet and goggles, looked like he was born on a snowboard. I hadn’t really noticed him as I was skiing with (and ostensibly chaperoning) a … Continue reading

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This-N-That

News & Events Word On The Web Wiffle Ball Facility Hits A Homerun As a board member, when I first heard the idea, I chuckled and thought to myself that this won’t be a much-used facility. Was I ever wrong. … Continue reading

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Digging The Outdoors

At The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center in Orange County, Calif., kids are digging into environmental science–below ground. The center leads the way with programs in which children living in a primarily urban environment experience both traditional camp activities and … Continue reading

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