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Summer Camps 2011 - Spokesman.com - April 28, 2011

Our annual Summer Camp Guide, with hundreds of camps for all interests, hobbies and ages.

Publish Date: 04/28/2011 14:24

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It’s almost summer! Kids everywhere are wriggling with impatience… no more school! Visions of baseball, swimming, biking, or just hanging around and doing nothing are zipping around in every kid’s head.

Wait… I’m wrong. Not every kid dreams of just doing nothing. It seems that more and more kids are actually budding entrepreneurs. They’re dreaming up ways of making money, and even starting a business.

If you have any of these young dynamos in your life, check out this research.

Kid Entrepreneur Search: Children’s stand busts These would-be entrepreneurs thought they’d earn a few dollars the (seemingly) honest way — selling lemonade, baked goods and the like. But their stands got stamped out by authorities, to newsworthy effect.

Life handed these kids lemons and … well, they might wish they’d left well enough alone.

 Keep tabs on their efforts and results, and then share it with all of us. Even better, take some pictures and interviews and then submit them to us. Caution… Just remember to always, always get the parents’ permission, of course!

We’ll gladly post each kid entrepreneur in our Entrepreneur Success Stories category, and credit you as the source.

Veterinary Camps and Zoo Camps: Just What the Doctor Ordered

By Chris Carpenter DVM As a veterinarian dedicated to sharing my profession with children, I have met with hundreds of kids between the ages of 8 and 12 years old who want be veterinarians. I have also talked with the parents of these children and helped them to understand what they can do to help their children explore their passion. During these times, I am often asked, "If you could give just one piece of advice to a future veterinarian or the parent of a future veterinarian, what would it be?" That's easy. If you or a child you know wants to become a veterinarian, attend a veterinary camp or zoo camp.

Classic Kids Party Ideas

Author: Diane Wilson Being prepared for any kids party will always bring some degree of control to the chaos that is usually children's parties. The thought of a room full of hyperactive children is often enough to put any parent off holding a children's party however with a bit of practical advice and a few classic kids party ideas we're here to help.

Kids (of all ages) will absolutely love this kids party article from today's guest author. It's sure to be a favorite party menu.

Hawaiian Luau Menu for a Tropical Kids Party

By: Sarah Gasu

Luau’s are a great idea for adults and kids parties alike, and with so much tropicana in mind what a fantastic opportunity to feed the kids up on wonderfully healthy fresh fruits and tropical fare!

Personally I love authentic pacific island food, but let’s face it, chances are your kids won't, plus for a truly authentic luau you would need to put a huge effort into some pretty intensive cooking, roasting pigs in the ground, wrapping fish in coconut leaves etc.

So with the little ones in mind the Party Mums have put together a fail safe menu, tried and tested on our own little natives, you can get the full recipes on our website mentioned below.

First of all when throwing successful parties for kids I always think finger food, kids love to eat with their fingers, so why fight what comes naturally.