In the summer of 1983 Simon's Rock began offering a three-week writing workshop for high school students modeled after the innovative three-week Workshop in Language and Thinking required of all entering students at Bard College. We are now part of the National Writing and Thinking Network, the largest consortium of summer writing programs in the country. Each year 84 academically motivated students are chosen to participate in the Simon's Rock program. Former participants have gone on to such colleges as Amherst, Bard, Harvard, Haverford, Kenyon, Princeton, Simon's Rock, Smith, Williams, and Yale. ...

Camp Winnekeag has been serving campers in the New England area since 1950. We offer residential, overnight, weeklong, and age specific camping during the summer months for kids and families. We also offer accommodations (lodging/dining) for groups throughout the year. Whether you want to spend a week at camp during the summer or need a week or weekend retreat during the off-season, Camp Winnekeag is here for you. Check out our exciting list of activities to keep our happy campers busy. ...

The Duke workshop is designed for writers at all levels. Participants work in small groups in a supportive and noncompetitive environment. ...

Oil Belt Christian Service Camp's Mission is to 'Make Disciples of Jesus Christ through the teaching of God's Word'. ...

The Fir Acres Workshop in Writing and Thinking, first and foremost, is a community of writers who convene each year, with changing membership but a shared and sustained commitment to the work and play. ...

Congratulations to Olive Middle for being selected as the recipient of the California Association of Bilingual Education's Seal of Excellence Award. The Seal of Excellence Award is presented to schools whose English Learner Programs and Dual Language Programs are well designed, articulated through the grade levels, and closely monitored through the use of data to ensure linguistic and academic growth of all students. Under the direction of Richard Noblett, Principal, Sue Humble, Assistant Principal and Pamela Cruz, Resource Teacher, ...

Make The College of Saint Rose your place to be this summer! Created for youth entering grades 6-10. Our exciting 17th Annual Summer Academy for Youth provides students and parents unique and fun. ...

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Observer Editor and Publisher Mel Bleich stands in front of The Romeo Observer building that was enlarged in 1972 and renovated in 1978. Below top a special envelope and stamp created by the Romeo Post Office in honor of Bleich, who has owned the newspaper for 50 years as of May 1, 2009. The pictoral cancellation envelope was introduced at the Victorian Festival on May 16, 2009. Below bottom, photo of Bleich and his family taken in 1959 that ran on the front page of the Observer prior to him owning the paper. From left with Bleich are Thomas, Joan, Dianne and Robert. ...

Year after year, the Trinity Challenge has proven to be an extraordinary summer camping experience for youth, ages 10-14. Unlike our adventure summer school programs, where academic credit can be earned, the Trinity Challenge focuses on outdoor and teambuilding activities and offers a basic tutorial approach for students needing assistance with reading comprehension and fluency. In a four-week session, students are eligible to earn up to five units for Physical Education (P.E.). ...