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Last Child
in the Woods
Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder
by
Richard Louv
Paperback: 390 pages
Publisher: Algonquin Books (April 10, 2008)
available from
Today's kids are increasingly disconnected from the natural world, says child advocacy expert Richard Louv, even as research shows that "thoughtful exposure of youngsters to nature can... be a powerful form of therapy for attention-deficit disorder and other maladies." Instead of passing summer months hiking, swimming and telling stories around the campfire, children these days are more likely to attend computer camps or weight-loss camps: as a result, Louv says, they've come to think of nature as more of an abstraction than a reality. Gathering thoughts from parents, teachers, researchers, environmentalists and other concerned parties, Louv argues for a return to an awareness of and appreciation for the natural world. Not only can nature teach kids science and nurture their creativity, he says, nature needs its children: where else will its future stewards come from? Louv's book is a call to action, full of warnings-but also full of ideas for change.
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Children in Nature Communities
Nature Circles
Workshops
pbs parents
Connecting Kids to Nature
See lots of other cool links at our website:
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 I am very excited to announce that Sarah's Science THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND has been voted the 2008 Family Favorite Summer Day Camp in the Bay Area Parent Annual Survey. I want to personally thank each of you who voted for Sarah's  Science. This award both validates our efforts and spurs us on to continue striving for the highest possible quality in all our programs and services. We are proud to display this certification as a symbol of your vote of confidence in our mission.
I can't believe that the start of THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND SUMMER DAY CAMP 2008 is only a few days away. There is a flurry of activity at our corporate office to put the finishing touches on what we expect to be the best summer camp program ever! I encourage you to check your summer schedule and book your camp weeks as soon as possible. A few of our weeks are at or near capacity, and last minute registration is in full swing. Don't forget that you save $20/week off the walk-in rate if you register in advance, and if your schedule changes, you can apply payment to any other weeks that still have space.
We are very excited about our expansion into San Ramon. Since we are new to the area, there is still plenty of room in all 6 weeks. If you have friends in the Tri-Valley area, please let them know about our new summer camp at Little Hills Ranch in San Ramon. See our special offer below - refer a family who registers at Little Hills and both families will receive a free Camp T-shirt!
We had a blast at our annual Bug Safari on May 3rd, so I've included some photos of the day in this E-news. There are also a couple of links below that highlight the importance of our children spending time outdoors in nature. I encourage all of you to get your kids outside this summer, whether through programs like ours or family outings. I guarantee they and you will benefit more than you know.
Happy Summer!
Sarah
Photo of Sarah courtesy of SF Chronicle |
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Refer A Family
to our new location in San Ramon and BOTH families will receive a free 2008 Summer Camp T-shirt!
When you refer a family to our new Summer Camp location at Little Hills Ranch in San Ramon, both families will receive a free 2008 Summer Camp T-shirt!
Ask your referred family to mention your name when registering, and each family will receive a Certificate for a free 2008 Summer Camp T-shirt.
One T-shirt per family will be awarded for each referred family who registers for This Land Is Your Land Summer Day Camp 2008 at Little Hills Ranch in San Ramon (regardless of number of children or number of weeks registered).
Offer expires July 7, 2008.
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THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND Summer Day Camp blends the exciting science and nature studies developed by Sarah Shaffer, with art, music, hiking, swimming, and outdoor games. Our goal is for every child to have a summer filled with outrageous fun in a beautiful, wild, natural setting. We say, "No child left indoors!"
Nature and science work together. The weird and wonderful world of nature provides a great way to "hook" kids on science. In turn, hands-on science and art activities connect children to the natural world, increasing environmental awareness and instilling a deep caring for our world.
WEEKLY THEMES
Every day your child will work on hands-on science projects related to our weekly themes.
 Oakland and Berkeley themes include:
Catapults and Castles - Medieval Science
Crazy Color Contraptions
Terrific Transformers
Batty about Bats
The Science of Snooping
 San Ramon themes include:
Coyotes and their Canine Kin
Crazy Contraptions
Rockin' Robots
Kaboom! Pop, Burst & Bubble
 CAMP DATES:
Oakland and Berkeley
June 16 - August 29, 2008
San Ramon
July 7 - August 15, 2008
HOURS:
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Extended care available
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (until 6:00 p.m. in San Ramon)
LOCATIONS:
Roberts Regional Park
Our Oakland site is located in beautiful Roberts Regional Park off Skyline Boulevard in the Oakland Hills. This site is known for its  lush second-growth redwood forest. It also has a pool, grassy playing fields, and play structures.
Tilden Park
Our Berkeley site is located at the Buckeye and Orchard Picnic Areas; lovely wooded sites below the Carousel. We are surrounded by great paths and streams, and we hike to Lake Anza to swim once a week.
Little Hills Ranch
San Ramon
Our newest site is located at beautiful Little Hills Ranch on Bollinger Canyon Road in San Ramon. Although it's a mere ten minute drive from the I-680 freeway, Little Hills Ranch is a secluded, peaceful oasis removed from the hectic everyday world. This lovely, rejuvenating location next to Las Trampas Regional Park features 100 acres of open grassy areas and large shade trees, a fenced swimming pool, play structures and hiking trails.
For more information call (510) 581-3739 or visit our website: www.sarahscience.com
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Take time enough to wonder
Follow this link to a wonderful column that appeared recently in the Contra Costa Times about helping our children develop a sense of wonder. |
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Shop at Amazon.com and support This Land Is Your Land Summer Day Camp scholarships. All purchases made at Amazon.com through the above link will generate 4%-10% referral fees, which will be used by Sarah's Science to provide scholarships to children who would otherwise be unable to attend. Thank you.
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