Globe-trotting Feb 24, 2008
Here's an option: Hog Island Audubon Center in midcoast Maine has one-of-a-kind family camps ... Family Camp (July 6-11) is about all things outdoors, including locating Atlantic puffins, harbor seals, and bald eagle nests. (Boston Globe)
When I Was a Camper... Feb 11, 2008
Ming Tsai, chef-owner of Blue GingerI went to the East Coast Chinese Family Camp every summer for about a dozen years starting at 4 years old. Whole families would go fathers bunked in one cabin, mothers in another, and kids grouped by age in other cabins. (Boston Globe)
Chili Cook-Off and Soup Cook-Off Jan 17, 2008
Martin Luther King Teen Retreat at Deer Valley YMCA Family Camp, Jan. 18-20. Call 1-800-YMCA-FUN.. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Inmate sentenced in '96 sex assault Jan 15, 2008
In 2006, Sigman had been living in Mississippi but told jurors that he was living at a family camp in Putnam County. Kanawha County Assistant Prosecutor Tera Salango said that Sigman had ruined his victims life. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Study Focuses on Interracial Adoption Jan 15, 2008
John Thill, who works for BYU's Aspen Grove Family Camp and Conference Center, is extremely knowledgeable about interracial adoptions. Over the years, he and his wife Cayce have adopted children of diverse races. (The Daily Universe, UT)
First baby in Imperial County born to San Diego woman Jan 3, 2008
Justin Esper, the babys father, was resting at family camp in the dunes where he returned Tuesday. Staff Writer Victor Morales can be reached at 337-3452 or. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Afield with the Fat Boy: Deer opener Nov 14, 2007
There is a family camp where Dennis and his two brothers joined his parents-now just his mom, who I believe is in her seventies and still hunts. Dennis moved east many years ago and hasn't been able to join them. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
MDA hosts 'lock-up' fundraiser in Marlin Nov 9, 2007
The dollars raised through this event provide funding for local MDA program services including support groups, the MDA clinic at St. Catherine's Center in the Providence Healthcare Network, MDA Summer Camps at Camp John Marc in Meridian and Greene Family Camp in Bruceville, and assistance with the purchase of durable medical equipment. For more information on how you can get involved and make a difference, please contact Hope Geer at the Heart of Texas MDA at 254-399-8221. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Kanawha soldier killed in Iraq Nov 9, 2007
When they returned to the U.S., Tiffners father, Timothy Tiffner, became the director of the Camp of the Hills, a 100-acre Christian-related family camp near the junction of Roane, Clay and Kanawha counties. Talk Back. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Obituaries -- Nov. 1, 2007 Nov 2, 2007
He loved spending time at the family camp on Raquette Lake, N.Y. in the Adirondacks, listening to loons in the lean-to and cooking s'mores in front of a ripsnorter, especially at night during Lucky Lager weekends. He also loved to canoe, kayak, fish, water ski, swim and hike. (Stratford Star, CT)
Dana's View: Lucky Cape Codders Oct 19, 2007
Halfway to the new cut, up in the dunes, the family camp looks fine snuggled into the white sand and green grass looking as if it belongs there, but also looking out at the waters that will very likely claim it some high wind, high tide day in the future. All three of our Monomoy camps were claimed by the forces well beyond our control. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
American Voices: Notable Quotes From the Week in Business Sep 29, 2007
-- Jean-Michel Cousteau, oceanographer and son of late marine explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, discussing the Jean- Michel Cousteau Family Camp and its educational programs on California's Catalina island. To contact the reporter on this story: Nancy Moran in New York at. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Missing Millport man died of natural causes Sep 27, 2007
Sanford drove away from the family camp house in his pickup truck and never returned. Reader Comments. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Mermaid Syndrome girl returns to school, life Sep 21, 2007
She received her second kidney transplant Aug. 6, and was looking forward to spending a pre-school vacation at a family camp, swimming and having fun. But then a couple of weeks ago, Shiloh developed infections in her blood and urinary tract and had to go back to the hospital. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Authorities still searching for missing Millport man Sep 19, 2007
Sanford drove away from the family camp house in his blue 1992 Chevrolet truck and never returned. Patty Sanford, the missing man's ex-wife, said Monday, t's like he disappeared off the face of the earth. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Foreman Hoping Against The Odds Sep 7, 2007
Due to the progressing illness, Carol indicated her brother has only been able to visit their family camp in Lycoming County once this year. Known as Ryan s North Forty Camp, seven generations of the Knepper family have logged time at the camp. (Fulton County News, PA)
Setback for girl with Mermaid syndrome Sep 6, 2007
She received her second kidney transplant Aug. 6, and was already looking forward to spending a pre-school vacation at a family camp, where she would finally be allowed to do what she loves best go swimming. But in recent days, Shiloh hit a speed bump on the road to recovery and ended up in the hospital instead. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
You never know exactly what you might see at a minor league baseball park. Sep 2, 2007
On this August night the sign announces the postgame Family Camp Out. Cathy Dunn, Tracy Mogel and Tracy's 8-year-old daughter, Makayla, are three of the 130 people spreading out sleeping bags and propping up tents on the field. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Camping out on opportunities Aug 31, 2007
Summer camp, family camp and ski weekends. First stop on the trip was a pizza party Aug. 24 at the Lions Club meeting room at Bear City Park. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Former coach reflects on a life in football Aug 24, 2007
It's an all-purpose family camp and people love it. There's tennis, volleyball, swimming, basketball all sports. (The Union Democrat)
Peru Quake Death Toll Rises to 337; Hundreds Injured Aug 17, 2007
A family camp in the park after the earthquake. Aug. 16 (Bloomberg) -- The death toll from Peru's worst earthquake in more than 30 years rose to 387 as rescue workers searched for survivors and medics treated hundreds of injured. (Yahoo News -- Peru)
Powwow provides chance to reconnect, to come home Aug 11, 2007
I met Hawley at the Eagleman family camp at the Rocky Boy powwow. She doesn't have a whole lot of memories of elderly relatives from Rocky Boy. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bankruptcy leaves some unhappy Davis campers Aug 4, 2007
The company that hosted UC Davis' Aggie Family Camp has filed for bankruptcy, leaving at least three would-be Davis campers out of money for their family vacations. Aligranto Destinations LLC, which operated Shady Creek Family Camp and Conference Center for two years, made the financial move earlier this summer ... The documents show that 25 people paid a total of 18,384 in family camp deposits and eight groups paid a total of 19,770 in deposits that were not reimbursed when the camp closed. (Davis Enterprise, CA)
Better together Jul 29, 2007
The Beigs are examples of campers getting a lot out of their experience -- and there are many summer family camps presented by various faith traditions in the central San Joaquin Valley. Immanuel Lutheran Church in Easton recently held its annual family camp at Loggers Flat near Hume Lake, where Mark and Victoria Salwasser and their children bonded, particularly when they fished for trout ... "But to see my kids thriving in the outdoors is the best thing."Building strong families and faith also... (Fresno Bee)
Rays notes: Camp sent down to make room Jul 29, 2007
The Official Site of The Tampa Bay Devil Rays: News: Tampa Bay Devil Rays News. 07/28/2007 6:52 PM ET Notes: Camp sent down to Minors Roster spot needed to make room for Balfour; Crawford ailing By Bill Chastain / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Shining Stars Jul 24, 2007
Camp Taylor Inc., $10,000, to support Family Camp Hawaii 2007, a free summer camp for children and families affected by cardiac disease and acquired heart disease. Shining Stars appears several times a week in the Star-Bulletin. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
The process of becoming an artist Jul 21, 2007
She rented her own studio apartment and divides her time between Littleton, Portsmouth and the Adirondacks, where she has a long-established family camp. "I love walking here, window-shopping and getting to know the local shopkeepers," said Findlay. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Escondido family campout, movie planned Saturday Jul 17, 2007
A few spots are left for the Family Camp Out, which about 30 families are expected to attend Saturday afternoon through Sunday, recreation supervisor Mark Beasley said Monday ... - Family Camp Out, 5 p.m. to Sunday in the El Arroyo Picnic Area at Kit Carson Park. (North County Times)
Hospice receives grant from Kosair Jul 17, 2007
In a news release, Hospice said the grant will allow it to fund two years of "Evergreen: A Family Camp," a weekend retreat for families with children coping with someone's death. The grant also will help provide more equipment for Hospice's children's services, such as a lending library and therapeutic tools for expressive play, the release said. (Louisville Business First, KY)
This Tar Heel better known for marriage Jul 6, 2007
(This is the second in a two-part series about recent activity at the annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coaches Family Camp). BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. Even in his early 70s, Danny Lotz has the look of a former successful athlete. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Sales abound community-wide Jun 16, 2007
"I am here for a family camp at Life Action. I was here last year when this went on and it was wonderful, so I'm glad I could be back again this year for it," Taylor said. Though furniture, antiques and toys could be seen at almost every site, some people took time to bring the kitchen outdoors and offer something a little different. (Niles Star, MI)
Religion Briefs Jun 16, 2007
Islamic family camp will be presented July 4-8Registration is under way for the 2007 youth and adult Islamic camp, which will be held July 4-8 at Camp Green Meadows in Fish Camp near Yosemite National Park. Among the speakers will be Sheikh Ramadan, imam of Masjid Fresno. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Youths ready to grind rails in new skate park Jun 14, 2007
In addition to the skate park, a new playground for tots (donated by the City of San Jose, which operates the San Jose Family Camp in Groveland), a basketball court, a new youth center and new restroom are in future plans. "Excavation of the basketball court will begin this month, and we are going over the plans for the youth center this week," said Jim Goodrich, the general manager of the services district. (The Union Democrat)
Long weekends sub for long vacations Jun 11, 2007
The Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego just introduced a family camp program, but only on weekends. The hotel is tailoring its family activities specifically to weekends. (USA Today -- Money)
Smile-A-While (5/27) May 27, 2007
On our way to the gravel pit that was once Family Camp, we stopped for lunch at a restaurant I'd been meaning to visit but never had, Blevins' Smile-A-While on 14th Avenue North. The place has been there forever, next door to Wells' Cleaners and across the street from Skeet's. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Family First: Family Camps May 25, 2007
(CBS) NEW YORK While lots of parents send their kids off to camp, some folks are opting for family camps the whole gang can go to ... For a list of family camp programs in NY, NJ and CT go to. (CBS New York, NY)
Addicted to games May 16, 2007
After attending an initial 10-week course, he went on to complete a family camp with his mother and sister, and then an adolescent camp. Now, his mother says, the youngster has gone back up two grades at school, and only plays computer games for one or two hours a day. (iAfrica.com)
Summer Camp at Home Apr 23, 2007
Put your family camp name and the year on the back, and first names on front. Make postcards. (Suite101.com)
Diabetes Foundation to hold style show Apr 23, 2007
"We actually educate the parents on how to take care of their children," foundation executive president Mary Fortune said of the family camp. "We feel like education is the key to managing and living with diabetes.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Scouts fish, shoot, climb at Jamboree Apr 22, 2007
The Army National Guards climbing wall proved to be the most popular attraction at the Rivers and Rails Regional Jamboree and Family Camp in Barboursville. Shooting ranges, presided over by Division of Natural Resources conservation officers, were one feature of this weekends Rivers and Rails Regional Jamboree and Family Camp in Barboursville ... Organizers of this weekends Rivers and Rails Regional Jamboree and Family Camp have had just such a scenario in mind during the two years it took to... (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Summer camps Apr 13, 2007
Anchorage Daily News. " Ages: 5-12 or grades K-6 When: 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m., June 18-Aug. 30. Choose one week or all six. No camp the week of July 4. Where: Russian Jack Springs Park, DeBarr Road Cost: $150 per week (before- and after-camp care additional) Contact: Tasha Nichols, 248-2250; ; YMCA DAY CAMPS Sponsor: Anchorage Community YMCA When: 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. May 29- Aug. 17 Anchorage Day Camp Fun-filled days of hiking, archery, field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, field games and wilderness... (Anchorage Daily News)
Sainsbury's suitor admits defeat Apr 12, 2007
The Sainsbury family camp had described the consortium's approaches as "the normal private equity rip-off". The family, led by former science minister Lord (David) Sainsbury, the largest family shareholder, had been lobbied intensely by the private equity suitors, many of whom lost patience in recent days. (Guardian Unlimited)
Analysis: Simon Bowers Apr 12, 2007
Not incapable of dishing out their own unattributable attacks, the Sainsbury family camp infuriated the private equity consortium and Sainsbury's chairman Sir Philip Hampton last week when they let it be known they regarded the potential offer to be nothing more than "the normal private equity rip-off". In response to the improved offer from CVC, the Sainsbury family camp said: "What part of 'no' don't they understand?". (Guardian Unlimited)
THE JEWISH PARTISANSSECOND OF TWO PARTS Apr 11, 2007
" They also lost family. One day as Mira and her sister were traveling to visit her parents at the family camp, they found blood and bodies on their way. The German police had attacked. "And someone went ahead, and when they came back, they didn't want to tell us that my mother was gone," Mira says. "Then they said, 'How long can we let those girls just go looking around. And then they told us. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Camp teaches children to "own" their diabetes Apr 6, 2007
TEACHING THE FAMILIES Another innovation, Family Camp Weekend will be held April 21 and 22 (rescheduled due to the winter storm on February 24). A Family Camp Weekend encourages the entire family to learn about diabetes I and includes children with diabetes as young as one to two years old, and as old as 16. (Boone Today, IA)
PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE Apr 3, 2007
At family camp during the summer (I take my kids to the Berkeley Tuolumne camp), the day usually starts with cereals such as Fruit Loops or Cocoa Puffs. When I asked the camp director if they could at least not put those cereals directly in front of the kids, I was told that they tried that one year, but parents rebeled. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Aggie campers: Are deposits up in smoke? Apr 1, 2007
Shady Creek Family Camp, which hosted UC Davis' Aggie Family Camp for two years, is up for sale and would-be campers who sent in payments hoping to attend this summer may lose their money ... Listed recently by Budget Travel magazine as one of the nation's 50 all-star family camps, the camp was open to anyone all summer, but special weeks catered to UCD, St. Mary's College, University of the Pacific and Chico State ... hady Creek has became a place that parents and kids really love, and it's... (Davis Enterprise, CA)
Twin Lakes Golf Course permanently closed, campground expansion in progress Mar 22, 2007
In addition to the weeks of summer youth camp, Twin Lakes offers a week of family camp and a week of leadership camp, for young individuals who feel called to some form of ministry. Chambers said this is a great experience for a young person planning to attend Bible College. (Attica Fountain County Neighbor, IN)
Sports Camps Mar 16, 2007
Family camp available ... Family camp available ... Family Camping Trip: Sundays, Fridays and Saturdays, June 1 through Aug. 5. (AZCentral -- Families)
The Banana Slug Bard Mar 4, 2007
U.C. Santa Barbara's Family Vacation Center has been offering popular summer family camp programs based in student residence halls for 36 years ... Reservations for the family camp program weeks, the first starting June 30 and the last on Aug. 25, have opened and usually fill fast. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Nudist community welcomes (nearly all) Loxahatchee Groves hopefuls at debate Mar 4, 2007
Naturism in itself is not lewd, and in a family camp environment sexual activity in public is not tolerated. Toni needs to learn to accept tolerance for all people if she wants to represent all people, even the ones that are comfortable with their bodies and enjoy living a natural lifestyle. (The Palm Beach Post)
Nudists host candidates' debate Mar 2, 2007
Naturism 00000502 in itself is not lewd, and in a family camp environment sexual activity in public is not tolerated. Toni needs to learn to accept tolerance for all people if she wants to represent all people, even the ones that are comfortable with their bodies and enjoy living a natural lifestyle. (The Palm Beach Post)
Trying to Keep Up with Jim McIlvaine Mar 1, 2007
Jim McIlvaine: Well, first I am the President of a youth and family camp called Camp Anokijig. Camp Anokijig is located in Sheboygan about an hour north of Milwaukee. (CollegeInsiders.com)
A new house? A rental? Some land? And, maybe, another tour of duty? Feb 11, 2007
Then, too, the couple is in the process of buying land for a "family camp" in New Hampshire, a purchase that will eat up a good chunk of their savings. And there's talk of starting a family. (Boston Globe -- Business)
Aspen Grove to get new lodges Jan 27, 2007
Since then, the camp has built several newer lodges with individual bathrooms and common living areas, but the rustic wooden tents still serve as housing during the summer time while the family camp is going on ... Ray Beckham remembers what Aspen Grove was like before it opened as a family camp, but he says the changes over the years haven't affected the camp's overall purpose ... He convinced BYU to allow him to transform the facility into a family camp, and from that year on, the beds have... (Deseret News)
Visiting Grisly Country Jan 21, 2007
" If you go Getting there Donner Memorial State Park is about 180 miles from the Bay Bridge, following Interstate 80 east. Just before Truckee, exit at Donner Pass Road and drive south a short distance to park headquarters. Where to stay Cedar House Sport Hotel, 10918 Brockway Road, Truckee. (866) 582-5655 or (530) 582-5655, . New hotel (where I stayed) with friendly staff, great breakfasts (included) and 42 contemporary-styled rooms, from $180 in high season. Holiday Inn Express, 10527... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
In good hands Jan 7, 2007
"Last year she went for her first full seven days and she just loved it." Jenna's time at camp started about a year after her diagnosis, and after a family camp turned out to a good experience. "We just knew that she had to go," said Holwegner, although she admits her child was diagnosed at such a young age they didn't have much time to test other waters. (Dallas County News, IA)
Outdoor Kids Nov 30, 2006
Another favorite place that Neal enjoys is the Norfork National Fish Hatchery, he and his family camp at the campgrounds adjacent to the hatchery and Neal fishes to his heart s content. He also likes to take a cool summer swim in Norfork Lake. (The Town Crier, AR)
Iosco County deer hunters are finding opening week success Nov 23, 2006
Brad DeWyse of East Tawas, who was having three deer checked in, said this is one of the best years he s seen in quite a while at the family camp. DeWyse and his parents, Randy and Jan, have each bagged deer so far this firearms season. (Oscoda Press, MI)
'Thankfuls' get focus on holiday Nov 22, 2006
Thankful for the annual coaches family camp in the summer through Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Black Mountain, N.C. Having dealt with coaches most of my life, I ve been made to feel like one of them. Thankful for positive-minded people with whom I work. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Marine Gets 18 Months in Iraqi's Death Nov 16, 2006
John J. Jodka is seen in this undated photo released by the Jodka family. Jodka was part of a squad of seven Marines and a Navy corpsman accused of kidnapping a man in the town of Hamdania, west of Baghdad, taking him to a roadside hole and shooting him, then trying to cover up the killing. (Helena Independent Record)
GOLFING GREAT COMING TO PINE COVE Nov 5, 2006
"Pine Cove is a non-profit, non-denominational, year-round Christian camp that operates three family camp facilities and three youth camp facilities with locations in Tyler and Columbus, Texas, and ministers to more than 33,000 people annually. Phil Hicks is Sports editor. He can be reached at 903.596.6275. e-mail: ?Tyler Morning Telegraph 2006 Yao Ming scored 36 points and Rafer Alston had 14 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds, leading Houston to a 107-76 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in... (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
The 20 lives of Billy Crystal Oct 15, 2006
" He decided on his future profession after watching a Jewish stand-up comedian at a family camp in the Catskills, a mountainous region north of New York city. "It was the first professional comedian I had seen. I couldn't relate to the stuff he was talking about but it was the rhythm, the timing, the way he held that microphone, the way he prowled that stage like a panther, like a cat. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Funding will help two groups offer more aid in area Sep 29, 2006
Settled on about 360 acres, the property will be home to summer programs, as well as a variety of youth and business team-building sessions, family camp and outdoor recreation programs. Jim Everett, CEO of the Treasure Valley Family YMCA, said the camp will offer unique opportunities for local youth. (Idaho Press-Tribune)
Now you see me ... Sep 10, 2006
As they used to do, at the family camp, in the torpid summers. Advertisement. (Toronto Star)
