Others offer more free time to allow kids to set their own
schedule. The Day Home provides
families with parental-skills training, economic assistance and job-skills
counseling, as well as access to healthcare, housing and immigration services.

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YMCA
camps are accredited by the ACA. The YMCAs
serve nearly 400,000 youngsters and families each year through their resident
camping programs.

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According to the American Camp Association , more than 11 million children and
adults attend camp each year.
From basketball and horseback riding to the performing arts and
cheerleading, there are many different types of camp to choose from. YMCA camps even offer scholarship
assistance.

ChevronTexaco Donates $200 000 to Saint Vincent's Day Home Family-Literacy Program in West Oakland

Senator Perata and Mayor Brown Applaud Efforts to Provide Early Childhood
Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Basic Education and Skills Training to
Hundreds of Families

OAKLAND, Calif.

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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.

* Remember, camp does not have to be expensive.

* Ideally, sleep-away-camp should not be a child's first night away from
home.

* Once you have narrowed your decision, get some references from other
families whose children have attended the camps you are considering. 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. "Building partnerships with local
schools and promoting further education, as well as partnering with other
local associations, will only increase Arizona's already impressive employment
structure.com officially went live on Jan.

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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. YMCAs serve 20. With this kind of networking, we are hopeful that Arizona job
seekers and companies will very quickly respond to this enhanced, all-Arizona ,
locally owned job-seeking site.

Corrigan, president of Saint
Vincent's Day Home Board of Directors.

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* On average, many eight-year olds are ready for resident or "sleepover"
camp, and age-appropriate day camps are available for preschool aged
children.ymca.com today announced
the launch of its online career site designed to serve the local employment
needs of the entire state of Arizona. Arizona Career
Search currently serves the metro Phoenix Area with expansion plans to include
the entire state of Arizona., To improve literacy
among hundreds of Oakland families, Saint Vincent's Day Home today announced
that ChevronTexaco is contributing $200 ,000 to its Bridging the Divides
project, which provides early childhood education, adult literacy , adult basic
education and skills training.

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Financial assistance is available.

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"The blend of Saint Vincent's Day Home's innovative thinking along
with ChevronTexaco's financial commitment creates a much-needed recipe for
economic independence.

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* 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.
"The site was built based on our experiences as human resources
professionals who saw a missed opportunity in the job posting process," said
AZCareerSearch. 15, 2005."
Bridging the Divides targets 200 families and will bring together
technology, teachers and adult students to:

-- develop and test models for virtual learning;
-- identify individual interests and potential for obtaining jobs or
advancement;
-- coordinate project activities and develop best practices for adult
education;
-- increase family self-sustainability through vocational training.

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"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 . There are camps
available in every price range.
Find out how the camp encourages positive behavior and teamwork and how
problem behavior is handled. PHOENIX, JAN 25 - - ArizonaCareerSearch.
AZCareerSearch.

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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."
Since first opening its doors in 1911, Saint Vincent's Day Home has
welcomed more than 30,000 children and their families.

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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.com," O'Neil added."
AZCareerSearch . "ChevronTexaco's generous grant
underscores its commitment to this community and to addressing the challenges
faced by adult learners.

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"Supporting and giving back to the Arizona community is such a huge part
of AZCareerSearch.

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But remember, each child is ready to leave the nest at his
or her own pace.
For job seekers, AZCareerSearch.com:
Arizona Career Search is a targeted recruiting online resource driving
thousands of locally focused qualified job seekers each day. Its long history of
nurturing children and sustaining families has made it one of the most
respected child development centers in the country .

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Ask how the camp works with children
requiring special diets, medications or accommodations.
If possible, plan a visit with your child before making a final
decision.

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* 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. 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.com's CEO, Kevin O'Neil.

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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.net

AZCareerSearch.com Launches Locally Focused Career Site in Arizona

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In addition to its online source, AZCareerSearch.
"Kids read when their parents read and perform better in school when their
parents are better educated and more highly skilled, particularly in
underserved communities like West Oakland," said California State Senator Don
Perata. "Bridging the Divides will boost Oakland's economic
revitalization by making parents job-ready and instill a sense of hope and
pride in our youth.

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The ACA accredits camps
across the country to ensure they meet the highest standards.

* Most importantly, don't forget to include your child in the process. Another 600,000 enroll in YMCA day camps annually. We will continue to diversify the site,
addressing the needs of job seekers and employers alike, and we're excited to
bring this valuable community resource to all of Arizona.com offers career services , including
resume and cover letter review assistance; career expo calendars, and an
educational resource center that highlights schools of higher education and
developmental programs.

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Children are our greatest treasures and greatest responsibility. As such,
determining when your child is ready to go to camp and finding the best match
can be a difficult decision for parents.
Some camps are highly structured to accomplish a lot in a short amount
of time. The Web site, a locally based resource
for both career seekers and employers, will promote companies and job
opportunities throughout Arizona. Each
day, 240 children attend the Day Home while their parents work, attend
accredited schools or attend skills training programs.

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"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. YMCAs are for people of all faiths, races ,
ages, incomes and abilities.com was built to
provide companies with a tool that would help find local people quickly and,
more importantly, cost-effectively.com also will provide a
multitude of services for employers-the most competitive pricing of any career
source in Arizona; a functional , user-friendly site; automatic interview
scheduler; spotlight jobs and company logos; and much more .
"Many of our children have parents or extended family members who strive
to improve their literacy," said Carol A.

"Through this program, Saint Vincent's Day Home and ChevronTexaco are
making a big difference for more than 200 Oakland families," stated Oakland
Mayor Jerry Brown .

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YMCA Gets Parents Ready for Summer Camp

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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.1 million people, including 9.

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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. In fact , the latest wave in camping is defined not
by the type of camp, but by the type of camper. Some camps even
offer family weekends where your whole family can sleep in a cabin or
tent and experience camp together.7 million children,
through a broad range of programs."
"Education programs directed at both children and parents help to play a
critical role in revitalizing economically disadvantaged communities," said
Sola Omole, special adviser for Community Engagement at ChevronTexaco.

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However,
unlike fads, which come and go, traditional summer camp is still, by far, the
most popular type of camp.
"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. YMCAs
also employ nearly 12,000 teenagers each summer as lifeguards and camp
counselors.com provides employment information for every demographic
area in Arizona while keeping it local.

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"The fastest growing segment of camping programs today is day camp for
teens," said Gary Forster, YMCA of the USA specialty consultant for camping. 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 . "AZCareerSearch."
Saint Vincent's Day Home primarily serves single-parent families.
"Bridging the Divides gives West Oakland parents a chance to secure better
futures for themselves and their children.