Category Archives: Sep/Oct 11

Stressful Situations

Thousands of school-age children die each year. In addition, thousands more experience the unexpected death of a parent, sibling or grandparent. In fact, one of every seven children loses a parent to death before the age of ten. (1) When … Continue reading

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Balanced Nutrition

“Healthy food” typically doesn’t go hand in hand with “camp food.” In fact, the selection is typically a sea of white–white flour, white sugar, and fried, white food in the form of buns, breaded chicken, french fries, and cookies. None … Continue reading

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Fuel For Thought

Proper nutrition is directly associated with physical and mental wellness. In fact, the two are so closely related that medical schools require students to have a clinical rotation or at least a short course in human nutrition. This subject is … Continue reading

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Welcoming Vegetarians

I arrived hungry for the conference, so was glad when dinner was served. As I waited in line, I tried to see what food was offered. As a vegetarian, I always hope there will be something provided to meet my … Continue reading

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Campers Take Notice

To keep campers coming back, put the message out that you are open for business. Even if they can’t remember where they “heard that name before,” they will stop and take notice the more they hear about your organization. Here … Continue reading

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