Posts Tagged ‘Summer camp’
112’s Q Parker gives tips on being a dad, hosts open forum on fatherhood
112 frontman Q Parker is known for his smooth vocals and leading male good looks, but those who know the singer personally will tell you that Q’s role as husband to his wife Sharlinda and father is what he cherishes most. We had the chance to chat with Parker and ask him a few questions…
Read MoreCHOICES helping overweight Atlanta girls with Camp Diva summer camp
Healthy living starts with healthy eating and the Center Helping Obesity In Children End Successfully (C.H.O.I.C.E.S.), is going to start the summer off helping overweight girls in the Atlanta metro area. Camp Diva is a weeklong summer camp for girls between the ages of 10-15 with a BMI (body mass index) of at least 25. Leading…
Read MorePhaedra Parks warms the hearts of children in need in Flint at her summer camp
It was wonderful to see Phaedra Parks in a different element, interacting with and loving on kids from her annual summer camp. Staying true to the mission of the Phaedra Foundation of “We build vibrant communities, develop responsible young people, and create resilient families’” Parks returned to the greater Flint, Michigan, area this year to host…
Read MorePro football summer camp makes a difference in Chicago
As temperatures heat up in Chicago, so does the violence. It roils neighborhoods, with youngsters and innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire. Echelon Media Sports and the Chicago Bears have a plan to get kids motivated, give them hope, and positive alternatives. Recently, some of the Chicago Bears players came out to a two-day summer camp to spread knowledge and training…
Read MoreChicago Bears player David Bass wants to help Chicago youth
David Bass, displayed his philanthropic work recently at a pro-football summer camp in Chicago. The NFL player took the initiative to train and mentor several inner-city kids ages 7 to 15, to teach them about the extensive training professional players have to undergo. Many hovered around Bass in admiration as he connected with the kids. He talked to rolling out about…
Read MoreSuper music producer Kosine from Da Internz hosts ‘Stop the Violence’ summer camp
Grammy-nominated producer Marcos Palacios aka Kosine, one half of the music collabo Da Internz, is reaching out this summer to inner-city youth. The music producer recently hosted a pro football summer camp with the Chicago Bears to stop the violence in the city. The summer camp consisted of children ages 7 to 15 at Saint Joseph High School…
Read MoreTLC’s Chilli enlists Big Tigger to give young girls a ‘guy’s perspective’
TLC’s Chilli held her second annual Chilli’s Crew summer camp for girls over the weekend in Atlanta. The four-day, three-night camp was packed with mentoring sessions and activities geared toward building the campers’ self-esteem and teaching them to focus on inner beauty, health and setting goals for their future. In addition to the female mentors…
Read MoreThe Best 2013 Summer Computer Camps for Kids Around the Country
It’s almost that time to start searching for the best camp for your child. For many children, computer camps have been a great alternative to the traditional summer camps. Children can get an advantage by learning new skills, software and these camps can provide an excellent education over summer vacation. Going to a computer summer…
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