“Today’s children spend more than 7.5 hours a day engaged with technology, which often takes the place of vital hands-on activities and socialization opportunities,” says Jess Michales, Parent Guide News. Summer camp is an excellent opportunity for children to… Read More
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Summer Camp & Personal Growth
In recent posts, we have discussed why summer camp is so important for your children and how it helps develop early leadership skills, further intellectual development, and improve socialization. However, there is another often overlooked benefit to camp – Personal… Read More
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The Health Benefits of Kayaking
When it comes to exercise, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Everyone is different and everyone enjoys different activities. While one person may enjoy running on the treadmill, another may prefer biking or weightlifting. It’s all about finding what works best… Read More
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Team Building: Improving Communication Skills
According to studies conducted by MIT’s Human Dynamics Laboratory, communication is one of the most important factors of any business, which makes sense. Communication plays a role in everything you do. “It can be between managers and employees within a… Read More
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Spring Activities for Families in Howard County, Maryland
Spring in Maryland got off to in inauspicious start with the first real snowstorm of 2018, but things are sure to warm up sooner rather than later. So, it’s time to start planning a few fun family outings – and… Read More
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Take Your Workout Outdoors: The Health Benefits of Hiking & Backpacking
According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults need 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week. “The problem is, for many of us, exercise can be boring and repetitive. But it doesn’t have to be,” writes Elizabeth Harmon,… Read More
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Summer Camp Helps Stimulate Intellectual Development
Finding meaningful activities for your child during the summer months can be difficult. “While having your child watch 10 hours of television a night or play video games throughout the day sounds like an easy fix, it can often impair… Read More
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Summer Camp Allows Kids to Develop Their Leadership Skills
Recently, we discussed why summer camp is so important for your children. “Camp gives kids the chance to immerse themselves in nature, and get away from the gadgets and screens that often occupy them,” says Mary Elizabeth DeAngelis, Charlotte Observer…. Read More
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How to Be a Good Leader
Leaders are not born. It may be true that some have more innate leadership ability than others, but leadership is very much a learning experience. Learning to Be a Better Leader “Education can’t stop at 18 or 21” says Patrick… Read More