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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1999-06-23, Page 37Wednesday, June 23, 1999 Exeter Times -Advocate 37 35th anniversary solb Above: Camp Sylvan, near Parkhill, celebrated its 35th anniversary on Saturday with carnival games, mini -golf, hikes, a campfire and an inflatable castle maze.About 25 children from area schools and scouts took part in the day, a lower number than expecteci. One of the main attractions was childrens entertainer David Archibald, who has been seen on Mr. Dressup _ and Sesame Street. At left:Among those taking part in Saturday's reunion was New PL weatherman jay Campbell, who lived in Exeter for 20 years and said he still considers Exeter his home. Sitting with Campbell are the Becker girls, who travelled from Dashwood to take part. Candace is pictured at the top left, while at the bottom from left are Alyssa and Breanne. Campbell was at the camp because of his involvement with scouts and because of his work as a resource person for the camp. Summer is a le Most children look forward to summer vacation and tisprospect of leaving classes and homework behind. However,, after the long summer break, students can find themselves struggling to catch up when they return School in the fall. and knowledge gained throughout the school year can fade during the summer months. According to Sylvan Learning Centres, which provides personalized educational services at more than 60 learning centres across Canada, loss of content retention begins within 24 to 48 hours of learning unless the new information is reinforced or applied immediately. After a month with- out reinforcement, about 80 per cent of hat a student has recently learned can be lost. According to Sylvan, a break from school is great for recharging your children's batteries but, if they aren't using some of the skills and knowledge that they gained in the classroom, they could find themselves. lagging You Pick (pick in your own containers). • We Pick. Orders Taken. Monday -Friday 8-8, Saturday & Sunday 9-6 No Pets. Siipe vised Children Welcome. Phone for Crop Update (no recording) . 510.444,‘ FATHER, `, . ► tr�cr�vu.. • Flats of Annuals • Hanging Baskets *Hanging Bags Si' Seed Geraniums ALL ON SPECIAL Beautiful Water Plants Still Available! DONT FORQET...TED' S TASTY TOMATOES! Mon -Fn 8-8,D Sat -Sun 9-6 g o . p rtunity for children behind when school resumes. For children who have been struggling at school, summer can afford an opportunity to catch-up on key skills and feel{ more confident heading back to class. F students who are doing well, it's an opportunity to keep their enthusiasm for learning high. Parents can play a key role in reinforcing learning on an ongoing basis. Sylvan Learning Centres has pre- pared some- practical tips; for integrating continuous learning into fun, family activities during the summer. Checklist: Summer Fun that's Educational, too * Create a summer reading list -- Talk with your child's teacher about his readinglevel and suggested books. Be sure to include topics; .of interest to your www.bookadventure:org is a free web site where children can find book recommendations for their read- ing level and interests. Once they've finished the book, they can use the site to answer questions about their reading and qualify to win prizes. *Tian Pian a "field trip." Plan a trip to an interesting site close to home: an historic site, a museum, the zoo, etc. Research the trip in advance with your child and dis- cuss afterwards. I+Human Resource . Centre for Students a student. UPCOMING WORKSHOPS Babysitting Clinton: Goderich: Exeter. Seaforth: Courses: July 20, 21,22: 1-4 pm July 14, 15, 16:9am-12 July 20, 21, 22: 1 -4pm July 12, 13, 14:9am-12 Resume Workshop: Goderich: .July 6th: 1 pm Skills & Motivational Workshop: Exeter. July 7th: 1 pm To register or for more information Call: 524-2744, ext. 232 or 235-1711 f;14 CanadN *.Keep a journal - Give your child an empty notebook to keep a summer journal. Regular entries will keep writing skills active. * Find pen . pals - Encourage your child to write notes ,pfiplettem to family members and friends as affray of practicing writing. * Plan a meal together -- Helping Mom or Dad, with the regular grocery shopping and meal preparation creates opportunities to use math skills: making change, weighing fruits and vegetables, etc. 0 Hensall Spring Fear Raffle Winners - 1st Draw 1st Greg Mousseau, Hensall - grocery shopping spree at McTaggart's Knechtal Food Mkt., Hensall. 2 min. max. $500. 2nd Murray Craig, Hensall - loin of beef, Veal's Meat Market, Exeter 3rd Rene Boogemans, Hensall, side of pork, Metzger Meat Market, Hensall 4th Helen Toomstra, Hensall - $10Gvoucher, Zurich Abattoir, Zurich 5th Charlie Snell, Clinton - collector's plate, Bnassel's Livestock 6th Marg Orr, Exeter - collector's toy tractor, Hyde. tiros. Farm Equipment, Hensall 7th Freda Hardie, Exeter - 4 nine hole green fee passes, Exeter Golf Club 8th Brian Brooks, Grand Bend - 4 nine hole green fee passes, Exeter Golf Club 9th Janet McKinnon, Zurich - 4 nine hole green fee passes , Exeter Golf Club 10th Paul Jeffery, Hensall - dinner for two, Three Boys Restaurant, Hensall Thank to all the donors and ticket purchasers for your support. ANSWERS C TUBA H R.{ K I T S AT SHABBY INSOLE L I M A LOOT NEW OVEN URN A G 00 WEIS E RIC AMT CBS O A S ABA TRI CRY MEAD LUM SLAV ARF HATE COME R F L E S NOOSES ANSWERS