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packedwithpackards · 2 years
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William Henry Packard and the Civil War [Part 1]
In a previous post, taking from my family history, I wrote about Barnabas and Ruth’s son, William Henry (called William H. in the rest of this article), whom was born on October 1, 1822, in Plainfield, and became a farmer who settled in Windsor, living there at least from 1850 to 1860 marrying Rachel Bartlett Tillson on May 20, 1847. I also noted that William  H. and Rachel had at least four children, being Welcome, Cyrus W., Frank, Alice Cornelia, Joseph A., Fred, Mary, and William Luther, adding that in 1860, William H. was a farmer who owned a farm which was worth, fully, over $2,000. I then wrote about William H.'s participation in the Civil War:
In 1862, the family of William H. and Rachel would be drawn into the Civil War...William’s brother, Roswell, a unmarried Massachusetts farmer, fought, enlisting on September 2, 1862.  Unlike William H., he enlisted in Company F of the Massachusetts 46th Infantry Regiment, became a corporal on June 9, 1863, and was mustered out on July 29 in Hampden Park, Springfield, Massachusetts...On November 3, 1862, he [William] enlisted in the Union Army at Camp Brigg in Pittsfield...He would serve as a private within Company I of the 49th Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. As part of that unit, he would see action in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and he would be discharged honorably on September 1, 1863 after 10 months of service when his unit disbanded at Pittsfield...
He served for 9-10 months in the 49th Regiment commanded first by Captain William Francis Bartlett. The unit, after moving from area to area, gained a “reputation for good discipline.” It left from Long Island to Louisiana on the Illinois steamer in January 1863, arriving in New Orleans by early February....The unit was attached to 1st Brigade, 1st Division, of the 19th Army Corp. It engaged in reconnaissance on Port Hudson in March, and then fought in the siege of the same area in May through July, off and on...it [also] fought at Plain's Store and at Cox's Plantation (“line of Bayou Lafourche”) during the summer...In fighting at Port Hudson, it was assisting Farragut’s union fleet. During its time in service, 2 officers were killed, 28 men killed or mortally wounded, and 84 men killed by disease...
By August 9, after staying in the nearby area, it left New Orleans, going on the Templer steamer to Cairo, Illinois, and taking a train to Pittsfield, where it arrived on August 22. Once there, there was likely an “enthusiastic reception” (with Rachel and family likely in attendance) and it was “mustered out of the United States service” on September 1. The battles the unit was engaged in were sometimes Union victories. This was the case in the siege of Port Hudson from May to July 1863, allowing the Mississippi River to be open to “Union navigation from its source to New Orleans” and the fight at Plains Store, which closed the last “Confederate escape route from Port Hudson,” with Confederates dragging away some of “their cannons by hand rather than abandon them to the Yankees.”...However there were some Confederate victories...One such victory was at Cox’s Plantation...In a broader context, the siege of Port Hudson was part of the offensive up the Mississippi River. Furthermore, with the fall of Vicksburg, and surrender of Port Hudson later that month, the Union was going “unvexed to the sea” as Lincoln put it...Simply put, the surrender [of Port Hudson] gave the Union “control over the entire Mississippi River, cutting off important states such as Arkansas and Texas” as the National Archives notes. The siege, the longest in U.S. history, was a massive operation, with 30,000 Union troops under the command of General Nathaniel Banks surrounding the Mississippi town and Confederate stronghold...
600 Black soldiers died in the fierce battle, fighting [against] the Confederates. This victory was one of the most significant days of the war, and 41-year-old William H. was part of the reason [they were victorious], along with his valiant unit. The battle changed the tide of war to favor the Union, which would emerge victorious after a little less than two more bloody years. For this, descendants of the Packard family should be undeniably proud, especially since other descendants fought for the Union...William had eagerly answered the call to serve as a private, going from the “free” north to fight in the slaveowning South, even passing through enemy territory on the steamer to New Orleans, after the Union was advancing more into the South...He possibly enlisted not only out of feelings of patriotism but to prove his “manliness"...William H., one of the 17 individuals who enlisted in Windsor, with pay of only $13 a month, had a number of fellow soldiers that he got to know very well.
In my family history I added that two years after he returned, William H. was a farmer and legal voter, living with his wife Rachel and eight children. Matthew Stowell asks below if I received his military record from the National Archives and the answer is currently no, but is another avenue to pursue.
I mention this because of an article I read by Tim St. Onge about the Peninsula Campaign, which was a "failed attempt to capture Richmond, Virginia, the Confederate capital, by landing troops at Fortress Monroe in March 1862 and attacking northwest up the peninsula formed by the James and York Rivers."
Looking into this more, I found that Samuel Sumner, Lt. Colonel of the 49th Regiment, held a reunion of those former volunteers of the 49th Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Militia like William H. Sumner read a poem about their shared war experience. Rodney M. Torrey, writing from Camp Banks, Jamaica, N. Y., on January 4, 1863, said that William H. missed home, calling him "Henry Packard":
I received yours and father's letter this evening, and was glad to hear that you are all well. I am well, (except a slight cold now), and have been since you were at Worcester. Father wanted me to write about those he was acquainted with. Henry Packard is not very tough. I think he is homesick.
If this is accurate, it means that Bob Mills's speculation in The Packard/Mills Family History, that William H. "might have enlisted to escape the children or the farm" since he was forty years of age, may be inaccurate. Perhaps he entered the military service for other reasons!
Note: This was originally posted on November 18, 2018 on the main Packed with Packards WordPress blog (it can also be found on the Wayback Machine here). My research is still ongoing, so some conclusions in this piece may change in the future.
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northernstories · 3 years
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Meet Jacquie Medina, an outdoor education professor and NMU alumni from Plainfield, Ill. We asked Jacquie a few questions about her NMU experience: 
Why did you decide to work at NMU? Why did you decide to live in Marquette?
Jacquie: I lived in Marquette as a student at NMU in the 1980’s and as an adjunct instructor in the 1990’s. I fell in love with Lake Superior and the surrounding landscape during my recruiting visit and throughout my undergraduate years. As an athlete, I gained a strong sense of pride for NMU, the community, and my teammates. As a student, I was mentored by excellent instructors, challenged to uphold high standards, and introduced to the natural beauty of the Upper Peninsula. These connections and foundations remained with me over the years. 
For much of my adult life, I taught outdoor education in the western United States, however, teaching outdoor education at NMU and in Marquette is the optimal location. We are surrounded by an outdoor classroom in which we can hike, bike, camp, climb, paddle, and ski within minutes of campus. The Marquette community and university culture support an active outdoor lifestyle. It was always one of my goals to return to NMU to teach and mentor students and to give back to the school, program, and community that supported my own personal and professional growth.
What are you involved in within the university as well as outside of campus?
Jacquie: On campus now: Honors Board Committee Co-Chair, CNAS Faculty Affairs Committee, Sustainability Advisory Council, Presidential Scholar Interviews, Wildcat Weekend, NMU Rec Sports and NMU Sports fan.
Local involvement: Board Member for the Marquette Regional History Center; volunteer with local events including Hiawatha Music Festival, Fresh Coast Film Festival, Michigan Ice Fest, and Noquemanon Ski Race; attend Marquette arts and culture events; collect oral histories of people in the community; and advocate for experiential learning opportunities for ORLM students with local non-profit agencies and schools.
As an NMU student: I was a member of the women’s volleyball team for four years and co-captain my senior year. I worked for NMU Rec Sports in most positions available (lifeguard, building supervisor, outdoor rec center, camp counselor) and played many intramural sports. I was active in my residence hall (Spalding Hall/Misty Mountain floor!) and participated in homecoming games and Winterfest. I had a blast working one summer as an NMU Summer Orientation counselor, and one semester, I served as a student instructor in an outdoor recreation canoeing class.
Outside of work, what do you enjoy?
Jacquie: I enjoy spending time in nature exploring, paddling, hiking, and cross-country skiing. I enjoy working out, building furniture, creating and playing with various art mediums, spending time with family, pets, and friends; watching my son participate in sports and theater, cooking and eating ethnic foods, trying new microbrews, attending theater/music/dance performances, reading/journaling, and exploring sustainable living practices.
Advice for current students?
Jacquie: Meet people. Have a conversation. Talk to your professors. Open your mind to new ideas and ways of thinking and doing. Go outside. Get involved. Become a part of the local community. Believe in yourself. Be true to who you are and embrace your uniqueness. Others will learn and grow by knowing you.
What does “be Northern” mean to you?
Jacquie: To be kind, courageous, and playful. To go outside. To try new things. To be open to learning. To be part of something bigger than myself.
Why do you wear a mask? 
Jacquie: I wear a mask to protect my family, friends, community, and self. I wear it because it matters.
How have you been practicing social distancing?
Jacquie: Maintaining 6 feet or more between myself and others. Spending time outdoors. Allowing only people in our family and “bubble” into our home.
How has COVID-19 changed your perspective or your lifestyle?
Jacquie: I have learned that I can adapt at a moment’s notice. This lesson has allowed me to face challenges with more confidence. COVID-19 has forced me to develop my online knowledge, skills, and abilities. Old ways of thinking and doing may not work in our current society. We must open our minds and hearts to change and new possibilities. It is more important than ever for us to be united as a society and people. I like to think the pandemic has fostered compassion and empathy among people. We must move beyond thinking, hoping and wanting, and start doing and speaking. As a family, we have learned to work, live, go to school, and play in our home. This has taken patience and compromise. We have become more aware of our individual and group needs and the importance and breadth of our overall health and wellbeing.
Tell me your story.
Jacquie: I always knew I wanted to go to college. As a first-generation college student, my parents didn’t quite understand my ambition, incessant inquiry, and desire to live in such a cold, remote area as Marquette, MI. My love for the outdoors drew me to NMU. The minute I saw Lake Superior in all her frozen glory, I knew I had to be here. Choosing NMU was a great decision! I was able to play hard, work hard, create lasting relationships, and gain a quality education. My classmates, teammates, mentors, and experiences at NMU laid the foundation for me to pursue my ambitions as a coach and outdoor educator. My NMU professors were significant in helping me to network professionally and were my biggest advocates for pursuing graduate and doctoral school. It is my hope that I am continuing the NMU legacy by inspiring my students, helping them find their passions, advocating for their ambitions, and fostering their stewardship for people and the natural environment. Go Wildcats!!
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theglisted · 5 years
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George M. Johnson: A LGBTQ+ Biography By The Ubuntu Bio Project
George M. Johnson: A LGBTQ+ Biography By The Ubuntu Bio Project
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George M. Johnson was born on October 31, 1985. He is a journalist and HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ activist.
George Matthew Johnson was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, one of four children of Gregory Johnson, a police officer (now retired), and Kaye Johnson, a beautician. When he was 14, Johnson started working at a summer camp in Plainfield, even as he grappled with his sexuality and fitting in.
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pennrobotics · 5 years
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History of 135
1998: Ladder Logic
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During our rookie year, The Black Knights began to steadily climb the ladder to success. In 1998, Team 135’s inaugural year, the class  began with 14 members. We competed in the Motorola Midwest Regional and won the Against All Odds award. We even qualified for the National Championship at Epcot Center in Florida! 
1999: Double Trouble
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We doubled down this year! In 1999, our second year, our team built a strong robot for the Double Trouble game. We competed in the Great Lakes Regional and brought home the Best Offensive Round award for our robot’s performance. We also qualified for the National Championships for the second time!
2000: Co-opertition FIRST
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Team 135 learned the true meaning of co-opertition in 2000. We competed at the Motorola Midwest Regional and won the Featherweight in the Finals Award! We also competed at the National Championships for the third time. 
2001: Diabolic Dynamics 
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Team 135’s success in 2001 was nearly diabolical! We competed at the Motorola Midwest Regional and made it all the way to the finals, and even won the Delphi: “Driving Tomorrow’s Technology” Award! We also made it farther at the National Championships than any year prior. Our alliance finished as the Galileo Division Runners-Up.
2002: Zone Zeal
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We were in the creative zone this year - 2002 was when our ubiquitous logo was created. Our team attended the Buckeye Regional and finished as a quarter-finalist.
2003: Stack Attack
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Team 135 raised the bar for success in 2004. This year, we competed at both the St. Louis and the Midwest Regionals, where we won our second consecutive Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Entrepreneurship Award! We competed at the National Championship in the Galileo Division.
2004: FIRST Frenzy: Raising the Bar
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Team 135 raised the bar for success in 2004. This year, we competed at both the St. Louis and the Midwest Regionals, where we won our second consecutive Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Entrepreneurship Award! We competed at the National Championship in the Galileo Division.
2005: Triple Play
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We played hard in 2005, which was one of our most successful years to date. At the Inaugural Boilermaker Regional at Purdue, our alliance was runners-up, and we won the Quality Award for our ability to score exceptionally well. Team 135 was also a regional finalist at the Buckeye Regional, and we won our third Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Entrepreneurship Award as well as the Motorola Quality Award and the Autodesk Visualization Award! Our team was ranked 15th at the National Championships in the Newton Division.
2006: Aim High
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Penn Robotics continued to aim high in 2006. We competed at the Buckeye and the Boilermaker Regional. We also qualified to compete at the National Championships and made it to the quarterfinals!
2007: Rack ‘n Roll
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Team 135 rocked and rolled in 2007! We competed at the Boilermaker and Palmetto Regionals, and won the Regional Engineering Inspiration award. We also competed at the off-season Indiana Robotics Invitational for the first time, and met lots of great teams!
2008: FIRST Overdrive 
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In 2008, our team went into overdrive. We competed at both the Boilermaker and St. Louis Regionals, where we won the Autodesk Visualization award. We also competed at both Nationals and IRI. One of our members, Whitney Grace, also started a Women In Technology Day to introduce more girls to STEM and FIRST.
2009: Lunacy  
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Team 135’s success in 2009 was crazy - you could even call it lunatic! We competed at the Midwest Regional and captained the 4th seed alliance. We also made it to semifinals at the Boilermaker Regional! Team 135 also was chosen by the 1st seed alliance at Nationals, and we advanced to the finals at IRI.
2010: Breakaway
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We broke away from tradition in 2010 - for the first time ever, we competed at the Greater Kansas City Regional! We also attended the Boilermaker Regional.
2011: Logomotion
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Team 135 truly moved towards excellence in 2011. Our Coach, Mr. Jim Langfeldt, was recognized for his excellence as a mentor and won the Woodie Flowers award at the Wisconsin Regional. After competing at the Boilermaker Regional, we advanced to the World Competition and ranked 11th in the Curie Division. One of our members, Michael Schrager, won the National Dean’s List Award as well. We also helped revive Team 3494 The Quadrangles in Bloomington, Indiana in 2011.
2012: Rebound Rumble
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In 2012, Team 135 continued to excel, and rumbles of our successes reverberated in the FIRST community! We competed at the Boilermaker and Wisconsin Regionals.
2013: Ultimate Ascent
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Our team continued to ascend far beyond our goals in 2013. We competed at the Boilermaker and the Wisconsin Regionals. We qualified to attend the World Championships, and made it to the quarterfinals in the Curie Division!
2014: Aerial Assist
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In 2014, lots of factors assisted in our success, such as our various outreach events (like Women In Technology Day and our PRIDE Summer Camp) and our stellar robot DAVE (Drives Around Various Engineers)! We excelled this year, winning both the Crossroads and the Boilermaker Regionals. We also won the Judges’ Award for our outreach events. We were also an alliance captain at the World Championships for the Curie Division!
2015: Recycle Rush
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In 2015, Team 135 rushed to victory! We built a strong robot called ROSIE (Recycling Of Stacks Internally and Externally). We won the Kokomo City District event, and also took home the Chairman’s award for the first time! We won Chairman’s again at the state competition. At the World Championships, we made it to the finals in the Archimedes Division.
2016: FIRST Stronghold
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Team 135 continued to hold onto their strengths in 2016. Our team won the district Engineering Inspiration Award. We also advanced to the World Championships, making it to the quarterfinals in the Carson Division.
2017: FIRST Steamworks
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Penn Robotics went full steam ahead in 2017! We excelled in the judges’ room, taking home the district and state Chairman’s award. Our team also performed well at the World Championships, making it to the quarterfinals in the Carson Division.  
2018: Power Up
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Penn Robotics powered up at our St. Joseph District Event, winning the District Chairman’s Award. At the Plainfield Event, we were able to take home the Gracious Professionalism award and set the world record for a FRC match with the score of 1080. One of  our members, McKenna Hillsdon-Smith won the Dean’s List Award at the World Championship.
2019: Destination Deep Space
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Penn Robotics is venturing to new destinations this year as we travel to IMTS and ATIA. This year, we won the District Chairman’s Award at the St. Joseph event and Gracious Professional at Tippecanoe. At St. Joseph, we ranked 2nd and we ranked 7th at Tippecanoe.
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#Plainfield Public School's 21st Century Community Learning Summer Camp - Showcase - August 1, 2019 at 6pm at PHS. The event is free and open to the community. Let's support our students!! - #TEAMPPSD ⁦‪@DmitchEdD‬⁩
⁦‪@PlainfieldHS_NJ‬⁩ evento gratis. Les esperamos.
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elkslodge885 · 5 years
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Openings for Elks Camp Moore
Openings for Elks Camp Moore
Camp Moore applications for the 2019 summer “Youth Camp” sessions have been distributed to our regular families and will be submitted as they are returned. If you know anyone in the Warren, Watchung, Plainfield areas who may want to join our Special Children’s family, please contact us at [email protected] to be added to our list for this and future events.
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westernmanews · 5 years
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AMHERST — CHD’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County announced a partnership with Camp Glow It Up, a new summer camp for women. The first weekend camp brings the fun and energy of a kids’ sleepaway camp to adults and will be held March 29-31 at Nine Mountain Retreats in Plainfield. 
Founded by a female fitness entrepreneur with the goal of bringing women together to share personal journeys and adventures, the all-inclusive wellness camp features activities like fitness classes, yoga, hiking, group circles, a campfire, singalongs, arts and crafts, and a glow-in-the-dark dance party. Nutritious meals will be prepared by an in-house chef. The camp promises to highlight the power of women as individuals while also creating space for bonding among friends and strangers turned friends.
The partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters means a portion of Camp Glow It Up’s proceeds will help fund a program to send girls involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County to their own summer-camp experiences.
“We believe in our shared responsibility to invest in the next generation of women leaders, and together, we will forage a path toward empowerment of women and girls,” said Katie Lipsmeyer, the camp’s founder.
Added Jessie Cooley, director of CHD’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County, “we are so excited about the launch of Camp Glow It Up and the creative and generous vision of its founder, Katie Lipsmeyer. Knowing Katie’s passion for helping to empower others, and the role that Big Brothers Big Sisters plays in igniting the potential of young people, it is exciting to think about the girls in our program who will benefit from empowering summer-camp experiences thanks to the generosity of Camp Glow It Up.”
Big Brothers Big Sisters will host a launch party for Camp Glow It Up at Mill 180 Park in Easthampton on Friday, Feb. 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The party is free and will feature games, activities, giveaways, a selfie station, snacks, and more. All those who identify as women and their families are invited. 
For more details on the launch party and camp registration, visit campglowitup.com.
The post Big Brothers Big Sisters Announces Partnership with Camp Glow It Up appeared first on BusinessWest.
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damortgagedude · 6 years
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Last day of Gymnastics summer camp! #verajade (at GymQuest of Plainfield)
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cuddybrotherssoccer · 7 years
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A look back at the great prep camp we had with the South Plainfield HS boys soccer team getting the ready for the season this past summer!! ⚽️
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Plainfield Summer Camp
KLA Plainfield Summer Camp offers a safe and fun-filled environment for children. Play-based activities give kids a lot of opportunities to explore new things
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Is it really possible to find the right ‘preschool near me’ with that search phrase? Yes, it is, but you could also miss out on something far better if you limit yourself on location.https://klaschoolsplainfield.medium.com/what-should-you-know-about-the-preschool-near-me-you-just-found-online-28ff20d1bc89
#preschool #preschoolnearme #education #KLASchools #Naperville #Plainfield
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Your child needs you, which is why, when you choose a quality Plainfield child care center, like KLA Schools of Plainfield, you can stay as immersed in their experiences and education as you want.
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Let Your Child Join Summer Camp Plainfield and Emerge As A Confident Personality !
Well, summer means the time of vacation and enjoyment for all school going children. As soon as the vacations begin, children have some exciting plans ready with them that even include an adventurous tour. Children who want to experience real adventure and live his leisure time must go for joining summer camps.
Camps not only provide pleasurable atmosphere but also helps the child emerge as a confident personality in future. While camping, children will get the chance to interact with different people, learn new skills and increase social adaptation. Parents who want to nourish the skills of their children must send them to summer camps.
For turning your child’s vacations into a memorable experience, you must consider the availability of a reliable service provider organizing KLA summer camp Plainfield. A child who is an adventurous freak must not miss out on camping experience. You can acquire high standard camp which maximizes the pleasure and comfort for your little one.
By joining summer camp, your child can attain leadership quality, interpersonal skills, and confidence. This experience is full of challenges, rewards, laughs and friendships. Experts will let your child lead a happening holiday and shape up his present and brighten up the future. With this, they can handle upcoming challenges of life easily and grab excellent opportunities that come across.
Summer camp will make your child enjoy most exciting sports, great friends, and terrific counselors. A large number of service providers organize summer camps for children of all ages but all of them do not render equal standard of services. Whether you want to go with historic summer camps or any wilderness canoe trip, KLA summer camp Plainfield is definitely the right destination to knock at.
So, enrolling your child in a Summer Camp Plainfield will let them grow as a confident and adaptive individual. In this way, he /she will come to know how to interact socially and take on new challenges of life.  
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Enterprising Summer Camp Plainfield Fostering Building Of Children’s Various Aspects
The future of mankind lies in the children of today. If these children have to thrive in their future educational and professional endeavors, they need to be nurtured in a proper way from an early age. During their impressionable years, they can be moulded to instill values, qualities and skills in them.
Education has the ability to turn individuals into men of character, leaders and achievers. So children need to be granted developmentally appropriate learning opportunities from an early age to promote the building of their values, skills and abilities. This would enable them to make a positive impact in their own life as well as in the life of others. They can become critical thinkers, socially responsible and respectable citizens of tomorrow.
To have a positive attitude on the life of individuals, KLA Schools of Plainfield has taken an initiative to nurture the young minds by imparting them enriched learning opportunities in their preschool years. KLA’s early childhood educators conducted a deep research of the works of many great philosophers and cognitive psychologists’ research and ultimately got inspired by Reggio philosophy due to its effectiveness in enabling a child’s overall development. In Reggio the child is regarded as a strong, powerful, competent, rich in potential and driven by the power of wanting to learn. The child is nurtured by teachers who take this drive towards growth seriously.
To expand the learning opportunities for young children, KLA Schools lets them participate in interactive activities. The Summer Camp Plainfield program organized by KLA Schools includes research based projects, educational field trips, art, gardening and more. This fosters building of children’s creative, physical, social and emotional abilities. The teachers observe, inquire, document and revisit topics with children everyday.
At Atelier, an art studio children get to explore a wide variety of natural, man-made and recycled materials. The studio’s inspiring look and feel spurs them to explore, investigate and experience these materials and lets them express their creativity. The environment set up at KLA Schools is often regarded as the third teacher for children.
Teachers at KLA Schools describe themselves as co-learners with their students. They behave more as researchers, provide meaning and exhibit values as teachers and students construct learning together. They constantly endeavor to find the most effective ways to bring the best out of children. To provoke curiosity in them, teachers act as listeners, observers and enquirers. They work collaboratively with the children, document their experiences and reflect upon them. By utilizing positive and nurturing ways, teachers try to promote creativity in children and encourage them to pursue their interests and build them further. KLA Schools regards parents as their partners in educating children and nurturing the core values in them from an early age.
The main focus of KLA Schools is to build a sense of social responsibility in young children as they involve them in community based projects. They help them in understanding the need to protect the environment. The children’s participation in projects lets them understand the need to help the less privileged children in their community. KLA Schools also invites the experts from various fields of study as guest speakers who interact with children while teaching them very basics of entrepreneurship.
The environment at KLA Schools of Plainfield is set up with enough provocations to stimulate the children's curiosity and for building their interests. By imparting children enriched learning opportunities like the Summer Camp Plainfield program and by providing them with a unique, nurturing and secure environment, KLA Schools is fostering overall development of young children.
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