Honesty is the best policy
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Honest people are trustworthy, sincere, and genuine. They display dignity and earn respect from peers and others in the community. Although telling the truth is not always easy, teaching young people the value of honesty, is important. Without it, dishonest habits, such as lying and cheating, can become a […]

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The week of January 5th camp saw more rain than we had seen in a long time.  With that rain came a flood!
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On January 16 & 17, Board Members, volunteers, summer staff, and professional staff members set out to clean up the flood […]

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It’s important for young people to honor their beliefs
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It’s one thing to have beliefs and values. It’s quite another to stand up for them, especially when you feel like you’re sticking your neck out alone. Anytime young people draw on their inner spark of courage and act based on their values, they have […]

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One person can make a difference
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Young people who are concerned about equality and reducing hunger and poverty may not know what life is like for those who suffer these conditions, but they do understand it’s important to care for people—all people. They care about people they don’t know, who live a world away, […]

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