After being cooped
up all
winter, families and vacationers are looking for a way to spend more time
outdoors. Each
year, commercial RV parks and
campgrounds are personally inspected by one of Woodall's 30 representative
teams.
"We recommend that you contact a campground in an area you want to visit,"
said
Linda Profaizer.woodalls.
* Once you have narrowed your decision, get some references from
other
families whose children have attended the camps you are considering. The company grows
by
acquiring and managing stable chemical product lines and businesses with
established production
processes.
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There are more than 1 million sites available in 8,000 commercial RV parks and
campgrounds
throughout the United States. It also does not include the multiplier effects of
the spending.'s
multimedia division vice president and
Woodall's publisher. "Good camps also provide a
positive
and inclusive atmosphere in which to grow that satisfies a child's
need to belong through secret
handshakes, cheers, rituals or competition.
"The company has a full acquisition pipeline and
consistent deal flow due
to the creation of a professional acquisition program by our CFO," he said
.schoolers multifaceted
, Holiday weekends at America's RV
parks and campgrounds are traditionally busy times -- and this
year promises
more of the same.
"We are just beginning to experience peak RV and camper travel
," said
Linda Profaizer, ARVC president and CEO.
Despite record-high gasoline prices nationwide
, RVers are still traveling
in record numbers. That seems to suit today's American
travel lifestyle
perfectly.com .YMCA Gets Parents Ready for Summer Camp
In fact, the latest wave in camping is defined
not
by the type of camp, but by the type of camper.
"Many attribute this trend to parents' growing
concern for the safety of their
young adults and an increased desire to enroll adolescents in structured
,
supervised activities.
* Most importantly, don't forget to include your child in the
process. Financial assistance is available.
"Neal has done an outstanding job managing our operations
and directing
the integration of our acquisitions," Hatcher said.kmgchemicals.farley shorter
It is believed that
the
estimate of $250 million in local camper spending for the upcoming Memorial
Day weekend is
a conservative estimate because it does not fully account for
spending by campers who are membership
campers, own their campsites or rent
campsites for the season.
Many RV parks and campgrounds
also offer other forms of accommodations. And in involving these older children, many Ys are
expanding
their Counselor-In-Training and Leader-In-Training programs to
incorporate activities such as volunteer
work to correspond with high school
graduation requirements. "The results of his
leadership are
reflected in the solid earnings growth KMG has delivered for
its shareholders this past year. With
Butler as
president, Hatcher will dedicate more time to strategic efforts, including
growing the
company.waw graders
The Directory rates campgrounds and RV parks in order to assist
travelers with finding
their ideal destination.
And today, camp is still one of the best proving grounds for kids, offering
a
safe, fun environment in which to discover one's self, develop independence,
build confidence
, make new friends and create a lifetime of memories.
* On average, many eight-year olds
are ready for resident or "sleepover"
camp, and age-appropriate day camps are available for
preschool aged
children.
~~~
YMCAs today
are collectively one of the nation's largest providers of
camping programs with 265 resident camps
and nearly 2,000 day camps across the
country including 120 specialty camps for kids with disabilities
.eatonton analyzing
With most of the country's commercial RV parks and campgrounds now open,
the Memorial Day
weekend -- the traditional beginning of the summer vacation
season -- is seeing upward trends in
reservations. Woodall's, which publishes a North American Campground
Directory along with numerous
regional publications, lists and tracks
campgrounds throughout North America."
Not sure what
to bring or where to go? Woodall's, which is celebrating 70
years in the business, is one of the
most comprehensive resources in the
industry.
About Woodall's
Woodall (Woodall
's) Publications Corporation is a multimedia publisher
producing annual directories, regional monthly
publications, a variety of
specific-interest books and online publications, each designed to reach
different segments of the RV and camping consumer marketplace.
Pioneered in America by the YMCAs
nearly a century and a half ago, resident
camps trace their origin to a YMCA camp at Westport, NY
, established in 1885."
Children are our greatest treasures and greatest responsibility.
Neal Butler joined KMG Chemicals in March 2004 as chief operating officer."
Hatcher called
Butler's appointment the "final step" in building the
management team for the company's next stage
of growth.adjacent tolerance
8 billion was spent by RVers and campers in local communities as they
visited the nation
's commercial RV parks and campgrounds from Memorial Day to
Labor Day.
With plenty of campground
and RV park sites still available, families can
pick up and get on the road even now.com . Another
600,000 enroll in YMCA day camps annually.graders waw
VENTURA, Calif. Families like the convenience and flexibility
of
RVing while others enjoy weekend outings with their "toys" -- motorcycles,
ATVs, boats, etc
.
RV rentals offer an alternative to ownership and provide all the same
benefits. As such
,
determining when your child is ready to go to camp and finding the best match
can be a difficult
decision for parents. The YMCAs
serve nearly 400,000 youngsters and families each year through their
resident
camping programs. Visit
http://www. Neal Butler has been promoted to the position
of
president.shorter tolerance
Last year Woodall's/ARVC RV Park and Campground Survey estimated that more
than
$3.
The survey predicts a similar pattern for this Memorial Day weekend, with the
expectation
that Sunday will be another high occupancy night.gocampingamerica. YMCA of the USA Offers Helpful Tips
as Summer Camp Registration Swings Into
Full Gear
CHICAGO
, Spring is almost here and, believe it or
not, registration is already in full swing at summer camps
across the country. YMCA
camps are accredited by the ACA.KMG Chemicals Promotes Neal Butler
to President; Move Positions Company for Its Next Stage of Growth
adjacent howe
But remember, each child is ready
to leave the nest at his
or her own pace.
If possible, plan a visit with your child
before making a final
decision. Most camps are very willing to give tours of their
facilities and program not just in the springtime before camp starts,
but also during
the summer when camp is in session.ymca.
"This fiscal year, KMG will exceed $50 million in sales
.
KMG Chemicals, Inc.experiential tolerance
"The fastest growing segment of camping programs today is day camp
for
teens," said Gary Forster, YMCA of the USA specialty consultant for camping.net
is
a global provider of products to the wood treating and agricultural
industries.ropes howe
The highest
overall average occupancy rate throughout the United States
last year was reported for the July Fourth
weekend -- nearly 80 percent. They also are traveling more often and use long holiday
weekends as
frequent getaway periods. This all-in-one travel mode makes planned or spur-of-the-moment
trips
easy.
About ARVC
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) is the
national association representing over 3700 parks and campgrounds throughout
the United States
and Canada. Over the last 14 months, we have completed
three acquisitions. Although
the company
believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking
statements are reasonable, it can
give no assurance that such expectations or
any of its forward-looking statements will prove to be
correct.experiential acceptance
Outdoor recreation is on the rise as
American households look for healthier, family-oriented
activities, and
camping and RVing is an easy and fun way to enjoy a vacation while demanding
very
little planning.
Easter weekend saw occupancy levels in the 50+ percentile, even though the
holiday
period was earlier than usual. First rolled-out in spring
2004, the survey collects weekly occupancy
numbers and economic spending
patterns from participating parks and campgrounds. Not
unexpectedly
, the highest occupancy rates were Friday and Saturday nights. Last year occupancy approached 77
percent
over Memorial Day and we can expect the same for this holiday
weekend."
As the nation's oldest
and largest community-based organization and among
the country's most trusted providers of camping
programs, YMCAs offer the
following helpful tips to help parents choose the best camping experience
for
their child:
* A good place to start when looking for a camp is with the American
Camp
Association (ACA) or with your local YMCA. YMCA camps even offer scholarship
assistance. A sleepover at a friend or relative's house for a single night
is an important
first step to a longer stay away at camp.
* After reviewing a camp's brochure or website
, give the camp a call and
quiz its staff on the information and promises made in its materials
. Some camps even
offer family weekends where your whole family can sleep in a cabin or
tent and experience camp together. Integrating acquisitions while maintaining our cost-
conscious
focus and lean operations is a core competency necessary to
maintaining the 20 percent-plus compound
annual growth rate our shareholders
have enjoyed since 1988."
In addition to Hatcher and Butler
, KMG Chemicals' senior management team
includes John Sobchak, chief financial officer, and Roger
Jackson, general
counsel.acquiring annually
Still considered one of the most flexible and convenient ways for
families
to travel, RVs provide transportation and accommodations in one convenient
package.woodalls
. YMCAs
also employ nearly 12,000 teenagers each summer as lifeguards and camp
counselors.7 million
children,
through a broad range of programs.kankakee eatonton
The average spending per party per campsite in
local communities near the
campgrounds, not including campsite fees, is $324 for the holiday weekend
.
"There is still plenty of room for last minute travelers," said Joe
Daquino, Affinity Group
, Inc. It is also an excellent way to try out the lifestyle, especially
during an extended holiday
weekend.org .
"Good camps fulfill a parent's number one concern -- safety -- while
supplying experiences and lessons in character and friendship that parents
can't provide on their
own," Forster said. Ask how the camp works with children
requiring special diets, medications
or accommodations. Our next goal is to
pass the $100 million mark, while delivering corresponding
increases in
profits and shareholder value.
The information in this news release includes
certain forward-looking
statements that are based upon assumptions that in the future may prove not
to
have been accurate and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties,
including statements
as to the future performance of the company.communicating ropes
"
There are 124,865,541 site nights available for
occupancy in commercial RV
parks and campgrounds, according to the Michigan State University survey
.
* Decide if you are looking to give your child a vacation from school or
if you
hope for some real growth in character and self-confidence.
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The $324 figure is based
on the national average from Michigan State
University's study of the 2004 Memorial Day holiday.
* Ideally, sleep-away-camp should not be a child's first night away from
home
. YMCAs are for people of all faiths, races,
ages, incomes and abilities.
(Nasdaq: KMGB), a global
provider of specialty chemicals in carefully focused
markets, announced today that J.
He will
retain that title in addition to being named president, and will
continue to report to chairman and
chief executive officer David Hatcher.camp annually
Why Stay at Home This Memorial Day? Head for the Park; There
's Still Time to Reserve a Place in America's RV Parks and Campgrounds
"We view the parks personally
-- and can tell you that there are some
great destinations there for the taking," said Daquino.
For
more information on Woodall's publications, call 800-323-9076 or visit
http://www. Additional
information about the association's member
parks, an online directory of parks and other camping
services, and general
information for camping consumers can be found at
http://www.
Find out how the camp encourages positive behavior and teamwork and how
problem behavior is
handled.
schoolers shorter
waw howe
According to the American Camp Association, more than 11 million children and
adults
attend camp each year. However,
unlike fads, which come and go, traditional summer camp is still
, by far, the
most popular type of camp.
Some camps are highly structured to accomplish
a lot in a short amount
of time.
YMCA of the USA is national resource office for
America's 2,594 YMCAs,
collectively the nation's largest community service organization and charity
of choice.analyzing schoolers
The Woodall's
Campground Directory is the official directory of the Family Motor Coach
Association, Camping World's President Club and Family Campers and RVers. HOUSTON, KMG Chemicals
, Inc.malone overlook
The Woodall's/ARVC RV Park and Campground Survey is an ongoing research
program conducted
by Michigan State University. With an average occupancy of
77 percent last Memorial Day across all
campgrounds participating in the
survey, that translates to 96,146,466 occupied site nights.ARVC
.
From basketball and horseback riding to the performing arts and
cheerleading, there are many
different types of camp to choose from.
* Remember, camp does not have to be expensive.
1 million people, including 9., through its subsidiaries, produces and distributes
specialty chemicals
to carefully focused markets.clover acquiring
Not surprisingly, traditionally
sunnier and warmer regions saw the
highest occupancy levels -- 75 percent --
as many of the Northern and Midwestern parks were just
beginning to open. "One way to do that is to visit these online resources,
http://www. The ACA
accredits camps
across the country to ensure they meet the highest standards. Others offer
more free time to allow kids to set their own
schedule. For more information, visit the company
's web site at
http://www.This category is for 4-H camp listings.
annually allerton
com . The association is headquartered
in Falls
Church, VA. More information about the association can be found at
http://www.annually communicating
It's easy to understand why enjoying a holiday in an RV park or campground
is becoming increasingly
popular. This study is the first
and only one of its kind and provides invaluable information about
commercial
campground and RV park activity. "Easter weekend alone saw occupancy
levels rise to
an average of 51 percent.
Some have cabins available for rental, while others offer tent camping
. YMCAs believe that a successful
summer camp experience begins with three critical components:
a beautiful
outdoor setting in which to share new experiences, membership in a club and a
partnership
between parents. There are camps
available in every price range. YMCAs serve 20. Its wholly
owned subsidiary, KMG Bernuth,
Inc.com . Factors that
could cause results to differ include,
but are not limited to, successful
performance of internal plans, product development acceptance
, the impact of
competitive services and pricing and general economic risks and uncertainties.acceptance adjacent
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