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Information about the 102 Northern California
summer camps accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), together
with other resources including a list of camp fairs , are available now at
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have sliding-scale fees or scholarships. Kids can relax and learn life skills -- such as making
friends and playing fair -- that will serve them and the people whose lives
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The two awards , the Best of the Web Award and the Safe Gaming
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Washington, DC. Disney Online received the Best of the Web Award,
nominated by kids as their favorite site. "We are honored
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a free copy of the new "CAMP: A Resource for Families" magazine are also
available by calling 415-453-1832 or by emailing info@acanorcal. Accreditation is
voluntary, and while many good camps are not accredited, ACA accreditation
assures families that camps have made the commitment to a safe , nurturing
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"Kids absolutely love exploring Disney Online and playing Toontown
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said Parry Aftab, executive director of Wired Safety and a lawyer
specializing in Internet privacy and security law.