From Sicily with Love – Cooking With Ken

From Sicily With LoveCooking With KenThis event has ended.See photos from Cooking With Ken here. A Fundraiser for the Camp Live Oak Scholarship Program Join us for an unforgettable evening of hands-on cooking, friendship, and flavor …all for a great cause! Together, we’ll prepare a four-course Sicilian-inspired meal, guided by Ken at the beautiful Lenore Ryan Nolan Cooking School on Galt Ocean Mile. Location: Lenore …

Why Outdoor Time Matters More Than Ever During the School Year

As students settle into the rhythm of the school year, their schedules become packed with classroom lessons, homework, and screen-based learning. While academic achievement is a top priority, it’s equally important to ensure that children spend meaningful time outdoors. Fresh air, unstructured play, and natural surroundings offer benefits that can’t be replicated in indoor environments—especially during the school year, when …

Building Friendships Beyond the Classroom: The Social Benefits of Camp

When children head off to camp, they’re not just packing swimsuits and sunscreen—they’re entering a world full of opportunities for connection, communication, and lasting relationships. While classroom settings often focus on academic achievement, camp provides an informal and enriching space where kids can develop the social skills that are just as critical to lifelong success. Camp creates a supportive and …

A Day at Camp: What Kids Really Gain From Time Away From Screens

In today’s tech-driven world, many kids spend more time indoors glued to screens than they do exploring the great outdoors. With phones, tablets, and TVs often dominating daily routines, the benefits of unplugging and stepping into nature have never been more important. That’s where camp comes in—a chance to break away from screens and embrace hands-on learning, physical activity, and …

The Science of Play: Why Unstructured Time Outdoors Is Essential for Development

Unstructured play is often overlooked in a world dominated by schedules, deadlines, and digital entertainment. However, when children are given the freedom to play outdoors without specific goals or adult direction, something remarkable happens. They begin to explore, imagine, solve problems, and connect with the world around them in deeply meaningful ways. These seemingly simple moments of free play are …