"Join Us In Going Green"
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February, 2008
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A Message from the Directors
Dear
Parents,
As
you embark upon the search for a quality summer camp (day or resident) program
for your child be sure that the camp you select is an "accredited" camp. Make sure the camp is a member of The
American Camp Association. If
the camp is a private independent camp did they choose to increase their level
of professionalism by joining the Western Association of Independent Camps?
The criteria used for accreditation gives you
the assurance that the camp you are selecting has met over 80% of the standards
in the areas of Health, Safety, Emergency Procedures, Screening and Supervision
of Personnel, Program Activities, Transportation, Food, Facility Maintenance
and Business Administration. The
American Camp Association has a prescribed list of questions for you to ask of
each camp in order to provide you with more in depth information.
The reality is... you are placing that which
is "most precious to you" in the care and supervision of people you hardly
know. You must take all the necessary
steps to be assured of the fact that your child will have a safe, happy and fun
summer with someone who is as sensitive and caring about your child in the same
way as you. Talk and listen to your friends. Are their children happy at their camp? What do they like about it? Children have very diverse hobbies and
skills, likes and dislikes. Make sure
your child is being nourished and that they are most importantly...having FUN!
Sincerely,
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Parents "Cali-Corner"
Introducing the newest
section of our monthly newsletter entitled Parent's "Cali-Corner".For the next 3 months we will be presenting
information pertaining to "Effective Discipline For Your Child."
Many of these techniques we teach our
counselors at staff training. See our first article below in this issue.
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Special Registration Discount
We are proud to be entering our 53rd Year of day camping service for children. We look forward to having your child participate in our 2008 summer program. As we enter the new season you are provided the opportunity to save on tuition rates and to reserve your child's place in camp by enrolling early.
Even though you may not have all of your summer plans set at this time please we want you to know that you can make schedule changes and receive refunds until June 1, 2008!!
DEADLINE IS February 8, 2008
Pay Full Tuition Now and...DEDUCT $13.00 per day for the following programs:
- Regular Day Camp (Grades 1-9)
- Cali Sports Camp (Ages 6-14)
- Transitional Day Camp (Grade K)
- Wrangler Camp (Ages 6-14)
- Junior Camp (Ages 3, 4, 5)
- Camper-in-Leadership Training (Grades 7-9)
Sign up NOW - Fees and enrollment
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Go Green
from the Worldwatch Institute
Our Go Green column will share helpful
hints each month including things you can do today that will not only reduce
your ecological footprint, but also save you money and help you live a happier,
healthier life. (We call this a positive feedback loop.) Start with
this:
Re-route your commute.
Walk or bike to
work and save money on gas and parking while improving your
cardiovascular health and reducing your risk of obesity.
If you live far from your office,
investigate the option of telecommuting.
Or move closer-even if this means paying more rent, it could save you money in
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Effective Discipline
Working With Your Children
5 Keys to effectively
discipline and guide your child...
- Be calm. Your neutral
tone shows your child you are standing your ground. Your calmness is contagious
and will help your child calm down.
- Be confident. If you want
your child to have a two-cookie or one-hour TV limit, then establish that those
are the rules in your home by enforcing them consistently and with confidence.
- Focus on your child. Say
his or her name when you give a directive and look directly at the child.
- Praise good behavior. Use
specific praise that reiterates the good thing your child did and what it
meant. "Thank you for sitting quietly and reading while I dressed your sister.
It made us all happy and able to get things done. You are becoming a
good reader."
- Gentle reminders. Time these appropriately. As your child leaves the bathroom, remind him or her
to hang the towel up.
More keys to effective discipline
continued, next month in Parent's "Cali-Corner". For more parenting tips visit One Tough Job |
We are in a Leap Year!
 February 29, 2008
Year 2008 is the next leap year, with 29 days in
February. February 2008 has five Fridays - it starts and ends on a Friday.
Between 1904 and 2096, leap years with same day of week for each date repeat
every 28 years which means that the last time February had 5 Fridays was in
1980 and next time will be in 2036.
What is a leap year?
A leap year is a year with one extra day inserted into February,
the leap year is 366 days with 29 days in February as opposed to the normal 28
days. (There are a few past exceptions to this)
Which years are leap years?
In the Gregorian calendar, which is the calendar used by
most modern countries, the following rules decide which years are leap years:
1. Every year divisible by 4 is a leap year.
2. But every year divisible by 100 is NOT a leap year
3. Unless the year is also divisible by 400, then it is
still a leap year.
This means that year 1800, 1900, 2100, 2200, 2300 and
2500 are NOT leap years, while year 2000 and 2400 are leap years. More
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Cali-Camp Open House
 Our Camp Directors
and Staff will be available to take you and your family on a walking tour of
our facility. Upon completion of the tour there will be a short DVD viewing of Cali-Campers participating in summer's activities. Refreshments will
be served. If you bring a picnic lunch you can spend the entire afternoon enjoying the
beauty and serenity of Topanga Canyon. Some
of the activity areas will be open for participation. Personal Tours are
given during the week, daily from 9 AM to 4 PM. Sunday dates are:
- March 16
- March 30
- April 13
- April 27
Touring Camp
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CAMP DATES
June 23rd
to
August 22nd
You can enroll for any
number of days or weeks
throughout our 9 week summer!
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Staffing
Our summer staff hiring has
begun! Each summer our staff members are supervised, observed and
evaluated. At the close of the summer individual performance evaluations are
made and compiled. It is from this compilation that we determine as to which of
the past staff members will be returning. We are pleased to report that
we are receiving many re-applications at this time.
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Here Comes the Sun  Cali-Camp is committed to protecting your child from the
elements, including the sun. We have
chosen grUVywear to help
protect our campers.GrUVywear provides
swimshirts that provide a UPF rating of 50+, blocking 97.5% of the sun's
harmful rays. Upon enrolling in your
child in camp you will receive the informational pamphlet and equipment order form. Now your
child can be more protected from the sun in style, and enjoy the newest trend
in sun protection.
SUN FACTS from GrUVywear:
- We get about 80% of our total lifetime sun exposure in
our first 18 years of life.
- Skin cancer is the
fastest growing form of cancer in the US.One person dies every hour from skin cancer, primarily melanoma.
- More than 90% of all skin cancers are caused by sun
exposure, yet fewer than 30% of adults and children use sun protection
- Two early sunburns can increase the risk of skin cancer
later in life
- Dermatologists agree that the most effective way to protect our skin from
harmful UV rays is to wear sun protective clothing.
For more facts about how dangerous the sun can be visit
"Basic Facts about the Sun"
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