Did you know that 61% of low-income families have no books at all in their home for their children. For that reason we are announcing:
The Oasis Blog
Turn to page 12 to read what Brooke Schamber of Oasis Day Camp had to say about camp!
http://issuu.com/jwcmedia/docs/master_06-01/1?e=6482234/2821816
Oasis, along with two other prominent North Shore camps, was contacted by The North Shore Weekend Magazine to describe how camp has evolved over the years since we were all youngsters enjoying our summer camp experiences. The majority of what was listed by those who run these camps focused on new exciting activities while we focused on making our campers feel successful and even learn a little something while having the time of their lives.
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Celebrating Day Camp Eve will put kids in a festive mood the night before they go to Oasis, especially if they are going for the first time. With a bit of preparation, this "campy" home activity can build excitement and inspire creativity.
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Summer day camp has been an American tradition for many years. Day camp has always been a place where children have been able to participate in different sports, arts and crafts, and other events tailored to help them gain confidence and make new friends. Most importantly for children today, it helps kids "unplug" and get involved socially.
Kids delight in sharing their successful endeavors of day camp with their family. Eyes alight; their stories are recounted breathlessly as they re-live their experiences at Oasis Summer Day Camp.
According the the cia.gov website, the total US poplulation over the age of 15 who can read and write is 99%. That may seem quite high, but since the US population is approximately 312.8 million that still leaves over 3 million illiterate citizens.
If you think about it, the concept of willingly spending time in the woods is a strange one. Evolved civilization began erecting buildings, shelter, and advancing technology, to get away from the hardships of living on the land. As civilization progressed, and people began to distinguish themselves more and more from nature, there was less of a need to spend time in the wilderness and even outside proper.