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AtNCCKidsCampatKeyboardsWhere can a youngster learn 2D and 3D

videogamedesign,createaphoneApp,learnwebdesign, learntoprogram,createavideoproduction,takeapartacomputer,andmakenewfriends?

The answer is at the National ComputerCamp at Baldwin Wallace University inCleveland, OH. Overnight and day programs

aswellasanoptionalsportsprogramarealsoavailable.

Campers may attend one or multi-weeksessionswithacontinuouscurriculumthat isage appropriate and suitable for beginnersto advanced. The camp is ideal for bothexperiencedandfirsttimecampers.

The coed campers, ages 8-18 enjoy small

group instruction; each camper has his/herowncomputer.

Now in its 39th year, NCC is America’soriginalcomputercamp;in1977Dr.Zabinski,aprofessoratFairfieldUniversity,establishedthe very first of these educational summercampscoiningthephrase“ComputerCamp”.

NCCiswherecampersarrivewithadream

andleavewithafuture.For further information and a brochure

visitthecampatwww.NCCamp.come-mail: info@NCCamp.com or call 203-

710-5771.

Summer camps are a great idea forchildren to spend their vacations.Thesecamps have a variety of activities thatcan keep your child busy throughoutthesummer.Alongwithfunandgames,thesecampshaveactivitiesthatcanhelpintheoveralldevelopmentofthechild.Assuch summer camps are becoming verypopularamongkidsofallagegroups.

Therearetwomainkindsofsummercamps:overnightcampsanddaycamps.So what is the difference betweenovernight camp and day camp and

howcanparentschoosewhich thebestcamp suitable for their kids is? Let usunderstand the difference between thetwocamps.

Asthenamesuggest,overnightcampsarecampswherethechildhastostayinthe camp for the entire duration, whichcouldrangefromonetofourweeks.Butinadaycampthechildhastoattendthecamp in the morning and leaves for hishomeintheevening.

Overnight camps are for kids whowanttospendtimeawayfromhomewith

theirfriendsandwanttolearntobecomeresponsible and independent citizens.Daycampsareforkidswhowouldlovetoparticipate in many activities but prefertocomehomeatnight.

Thebudgetpartalsohelpstodecidewhich summer camp to choose from.Summer overnight camps are costlierthandaycamps,astheyinvolvecostsoflodgingandboardingalso.

Normallyforfirsttimers,daycampsaremoresuitablethanovernightcamps.Sodaycampsarealwaysthefirstoption.

Once they get used to spending acomplete day away from home, parentscansendthemtoovernightcampstoo.

Although there is a differencebetweenovernightcampanddaycamp,most of the activities followed here areverysimilar.Asaresultwhateversummercampyoumaychoose, itwillalwaysactas a catalyst in your child’s physical andmentalgrowth.

Day camps vs. overnight camps

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Preparing a packing list for when yousend your child off to summer camp is anextremely important part of going to camp.For parents who are sending their child tosummercampforthefirsttime,itcanevenbea littleoverwhelming.This isbecause the lastthing a parent wants is to send their child tocamp and worry about if they forgot to packsomethingimportant.Fortunately,preparingapackinglistisagreatwaytogiveyoupeaceofmind.The best way to organize your packinglist is to break it up into six different sectionsincluding: headgear, clothing, bedding,footwear,toiletries,andmiscellaneousitems.

HeadgearHeadbands, bandannas, and hair ties

are all good items to pack because they willkeep your child’s hair and sweat out of theirface. Hats should be packed because theywill keep sun out of your child’s face as well

as protect their skin from UV rays. Naturally,packing their prescription glasses or contactlensesisagiven.Otherheadgearitemsincludesunglasses,swimminggogglesandheadlampsfornighttimeactivities.

ClothingThe clothing you should pack should

includeajacket,jeans,sweatshirt,sweatpants,raincoat, a swim suit, t-shirts, tank tops, andunderwear. Pack for comfort and the climateofthecamp.Remember,campcanbeagrungyplace,sothingsthatdon’tshowdirt/stainsareagoodchoice.

BeddingYou are going to want to read the

information packet about the specific park inordertolearnwhatkindofbeddingitemsyoushouldpackforyourchild.Thiscouldincludeabedroll, blanket, mattress pad, pillows, pillowcases, sheets, and/or a sleeping bag. The

packet from your camp should tell you whatyourchildneedsandwhattheydonotneed.

FootwearThefootwearyoupackmayincludeboots,

water shoes, crocs, sandals (or flip-flops)sneakers,andsocks.Makesureyoupackafewextra socks. It is better for your child to havetoomanythantorunout.

ToiletriesItisimportanttomakesureyoupackplenty

oftowelsaswellasplentyof insectrepellent.Other toiletry items include: baby powder, acomb(orbrush)deodorant,femininehygieneitems,lipbalm,shampoo,bodywash,andlotsof sunscreen. Check your camp checklist forrecommendations.

MiscellaneousItemsItemsthatdonotreallyfitinacategory,but

should also be packed for your child include

books, magazines, a camera (disposableones are the best option), a fishing pole, aflashlight with extra batteries, a laundry bag,playing cards, a water canteen, and writingpaper (with envelopes and stamps). If yourcampallowselectronicdeviceslikephonesordigital cameras, be sure to pack the chargingcableandmaybeextraSDcardstosavemorepictures.

Most parents are a little overwhelmed bythe number of items that they should packfortheirchildwhentheygoawaytosummercamp. This leads them to wonder if they arepacking too much. Generally, the campinginformationpacketfromyourcampwillmakesuggestionsregardingwhatyourchildneeds.However, it is always better for your child tohavetoomuchthenforthemtodiscovertheyneedsomethingthatyoudidnotpack.

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Justwhatisanalmanacanyway?AccordingtotheMerriam-Websterdictionary,itis(1)“apublicationcontainingastronomicalandmeteorologicaldataforagivenyearandoftenincludingamiscellanyofotherinformation”and(2)“ausuallyannualpublicationcontainingstatistical,tabular,andgeneralinformation.”ThedictionarytracesthewordorigintoMiddleEnglish,throughearlierLatinandArabic.

AnalmanacofsortswasknowntotheancientRomansand,inexpandedform,toliterateclassesofmedievalEurope.Our“modern”publicationbegantoemergeinthe1�00sandfloweredinthe18thand19thcenturies,asthescientificandfactualreplacedtheastrologicalandmythological.TwoofthemorefamousexamplesfromthisperiodareBenjaminFranklin’sPoorRichard’sAlmanack (1732-1758)andFarmer’sAlmanac (1818topresent).Today, thealmanacisanubiquitousreferencework,appearinginbothgeneralandspecific-subjectformats.ThegeneraltypeisperhapsbestexemplifiedbyWorldAlmanacandBookofFacts.Subject-orientedworksincludethosedevotedtoStates,cities,sportsandentertainment,sciences,andoccupations.Somealmanacspublisheditionsforyouth.Recentyearshaveseenmany“almanac”sitesontheInternet.Mostpeoplehaveatleastsomefamiliaritywithalmanacsandhaveminedthemforfactsatschoolandathome.

TheBedfordHistoricalSocietyownscopiesoftheaboveexamples,aswellasotherstuckedawayinrecessesofthemuseumlibrary.Thereareatleastsixteendifferentalmanacsfromadozenormorepublishers.Thecollectionalsoincludesalmanac“cousins”likestatisticalabstracts,historicalyearbooks,andstreetdirectories.

Someolderpublicationscontaininterestingadvertising,someforproductsnolongersold.Thisleadstoanotherwayofusingalmanacs—comparingthepresentationofinformation(andthereforetheviewpointsofthetimes)astheyearsproceed.

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