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Camp Kum-Ba-Yah

We all should have more Kum-Ba-Yah in our lives, and what better way to do that than by chatting with Camp Kum-Ba-Yah! We sat down with Executive Director Amy, and Programs Director, Julie to talk about the rich history of Camp Kum-Ba-Yah. The founder was Bev Cosby, a caucasian pastor who had a vision in […]

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Become A Comic Strip Author

Love comics, then why not try your hand at making your very own comic strip. Don’t worry you don’t have to create a whole book, just a short comic with three panels. You have your three parts: your 5 Ws, confrontation, and resolution. It’s very quick and one of the easier comic strips to work […]

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Happy Camper Live: March’s Musical Camper

If you are like us, there is constant white noise through the day.  Our favorite is music of any kind just lulling in the background. It makes the most menial chore or activity more fun.  There is so much to be said about music and sounds starting from birth, and the troves of musicians and […]

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5 Kids Crafts For National Craft Month

March is National Craft Month, and what better way to celebrate than by making crafts? Gather up your friends and your supplies, and have fun trying these five kids crafts for National Craft Month!   Make A Terrarium Combine nature and art, and build a small terrarium. Choose a transparent container, glass or plastic, so […]

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How to Get Your Kids Interested in Music and Theater

Is your child in a neighborhood garage band with some fun name like Fear the Mollusk? That’s fantastic, even if they aren’t necessarily booking shows yet. As Nate Wright from Big Nate says, “Stink today, rock tomorrow! (We could all use that type of self-assurance, right?) If your child isn’t into music or performing just […]