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David Cook Donates New Single to Help Girl Up Transform Lives

Posted by on December 25, 2011 1 comment

David Cook Donates New Single to Help Girl Up Transform Lives










Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) December 22, 2011

To help the United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up campaign reach its goal of raising funds for 2,000 Somali refugee girls in Ethiopia, RCA Recording Artist and Season 7 American Idol Winner, David Cook, is donating a free download of his new single, We Believe, to those who give to Girl Up this holiday season. The song was inspired by Cook’s 2010 trip to Ethiopia with the United Nations Foundation. During the trip, Cook visited the United Nations’ Biruh Tesfa (Bright Future) Project and saw firsthand the challenges adolescent girls face in many parts of the world.

“As part of Idol Gives Back, I was able to travel to Ethiopia with the United Nations Foundation and witness firsthand how girls are struggling to overcome poverty,” said David Cook. “Going to Ethiopia inspired me to give back through my music, which is why I’m donating a free download of ‘We Believe,’ a song that was inspired by my trip, to every person who gives to Girl Up.”

Girl Up, a grassroots campaign that helps American girls channel their energy and compassion to raise awareness and funds for their sisters in developing countries, is asking supporters to help Somali refugee girls who live in the Jijiga refugee camp. Learn more about UNHCR’s refugee work in Ethiopia here: http://www.unhcr.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/page?page=49e483986. With the help of Girl Up, the UN is working to ensure that Somali refugee girls in Ethiopia are healthy, safe and educated. Girls receive school materials, solar lamps to study at night, and scholarships to attend school. The program also builds toilets and creates access to water in schools in order to keep learning environments safe and healthy.

“The UN Foundation and Girl Up are grateful to David Cook for his commitment to bringing attention to the needs of adolescent girls and the simple ways people can help,” said Aaron Sherinian, Vice President of Communications and Public Relations for the UN Foundation. “With his generous donation of We Believe, David reminds us that each of us has a role to play in helping the UN and can dedicate our unique talent and resources to change the world.” Teen Advisor Avery McCall adds, “Having someone as amazing as David Cook donate a song for Girl Up is an incredible gesture. Never forget that every dollar donated will make a big impact in a girl’s life.”

Girl Up is encouraging supporters to donate $ 25 to help make the difference in the life of a girl. To donate to Girl Up and receive a free download of We Believe, go to girlup.org/donate.

Tweet this: Ready 2 change a girl’s life? Donate 2 @GirlUp and get a free download of @thedavidcook’s song “We believe”! http://bit.ly/tuIMtc


About Girl Up

Girl Up, a campaign of the United Nations Foundation, gives American girls ages 13-18 the opportunity to channel their energy and compassion to raise awareness and funds for programs of the United Nations that help some of the world’s hardest-to-reach adolescent girls. Through Girl Up’s support, girls have the opportunity to become educated, healthy, safe, counted and positioned to be the next generation of leaders. Teen supporters are encouraged to give a “High Five” to girls in developing countries by donating $ 5 or more to provide girls with such basic needs as access to school supplies, clean water, life-saving health services, safety from violence and more. Founding campaign partners include GirlsUp, Viacom, National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, Women’s National Basketball Association, Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry, Girls Inc., and 10×10. Go to GirlUp.org to learn more.

About the United Nations Foundation

The United Nations Foundation, a public charity, was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $ 1 billion gift to support UN causes and activities. The UN Foundation builds and implements public/private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and works to broaden support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. Through campaigns and partnerships, the organization connects people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems. The campaigns reduce child mortality, empower women and girls, create a new energy future, secure peace and human rights, and promote technology innovation to improve health outcomes. These solutions are helping the UN advance the eight global targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). For more information, visit http://www.unfoundation.org.

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US Sports Camps Announces 2011 Nike Volleyball Camp Schedule

Posted by on December 4, 2011 1 comment

US Sports Camps Announces 2011 Nike Volleyball Camp Schedule













San Rafael, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 23, 2011

NIKE Volleyball Camps is pleased to offer several new camp locations this summer for boy and girls. The 2011 schedule features camps nationwide with overnight and day options available.

The new 2011 summer volleyball camps joining the established girls’ network are: University of Pittsburgh, Berry College, Principia College, Winona State University, Texas Wesleyan University, and Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Florida. Our new boy locations include Sacred Heart University, Connecticut, Regis College, Massachusetts and Notre Dame de Namur, California.

Nike Volleyball Camps immerse you in the sport, giving you the kind of focused, intensive training essential to improvement. Every facet of the game is covered; you will master the fundamentals, develop proper mechanics and gain valuable game play experience. At each location, campers are broken into groups with other players of similar age, abilities and goals. Each camp staff does their best to advance players to the next level, keeping in consideration each camper’s experience and desire to

improve.

“We offer a wide variety of camps to fit the individual needs of each camper. Whether you are looking for a comprehensive all skills camp to perfect your skills, or an advanced camp to bring your game to the collegiate level, we have a camp that is just right for you.” said Stacey White, National Marketing Director, Nike Volleyball Camps. “Our camps provide a great opportunity to train with some of the most respected coaches in the nation.”

About US Sports Camps

US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is America’s largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of NIKE Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement.

Players, Coaches, Parents and others interested in the 2011 Nike Volleyball Camps can visit http://www.ussportscamps.com/volleyball/nike or call 1-800-645-3226.

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InterExchange Camp USA Announces the Launch of their Camp Director’s Website with Secure Personal Home Pages for each Registered Camp

Posted by on November 27, 2011 1 comment

InterExchange Camp USA Announces the Launch of their Camp Director’s Website with Secure Personal Home Pages for each Registered Camp










NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) April 13, 2004

InterExchange Camp USA (http://www.InterExchange.org) announces the successful launch of their Camp Director’s website with secure online personal home pages for each registered camp. InterExchange Camp USA, a cultural exchange organization authorized by the U.S. Department of State (http://www.state.gov), has launched a website that allows Camp Directors to accept/reject international summer camp Counselors and Support Staff, edit their camp’s information, view InterExchange Camp USA camp Counselor applications, check their account status and applicants’ J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa status in real-time (http://www.interexchange.org/campdirectors).

“With the successful launch of the new website, registered Camp Directors across America now have quick, easy and free access to their accounts with InterExchange Camp USA. It only takes a few minutes to register online and we made the process very easy. Through this new technology Camp Directors can review Counselor and Support Staff applications online whenever they choose, day or night. Directors registered in our Pre-Placed program can check the status of their pre-hired Counselors’ applications. The added convenience for Camp Directors is unprecedented,” noted Gail Siegal, Program Manager of InterExchange Camp USA (http://www.interexchange.org/camp).

About InterExchange Camp USA

InterExchange Camp USA assists Camp Directors who need staff, by recruiting, placing and sponsoring international students and youth workers at U.S. summer camps. Participants work as Support Staff or Counselors for 8-15 weeks and receive a small stipend, roundtrip transatlantic airfare from European hubs and the opportunity to travel the U.S. for one month upon completion of the program. The Camp USA Pre-Placed program allows Camp Directors to recruit their own staff, with the benefit of U.S. visa sponsorship by InterExchange Camp USA (http://www.interexchange.org/camp/cc12.html). InterExchange Camp USA is a member of the American Camping Association (http://www.acacamps.org).

About InterExchange

InterExchange, a private non-profit organization dedicated to promoting international understanding through cross-cultural educational and work/travel opportunities, also sponsors the following international Exchange Visitor Visa programs: Au Pair USA, Work & Travel USA, Career Training USA and Working Abroad. Since 1970, tens of thousands of people have benefited from InterExchange programs worldwide. InterExchange is a member of the Federation of International Youth Travel Organisations (http://www.fiyto.org).

For more information call 1(800) 597-1722 extension 492 or visit http://www.interexchange.org/campdirectors

Media Contact:

Gail Siegal

Program Manager, InterExchange Camp USA

Tel: (800) 597-1722

Fax: (212) 924-0575

E-mail: gsiegal@interexchange.org        

Web: http://www.InterExchange.org

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Taking a Car Insurance in a Low Level

Posted by on October 27, 2011 1 comment

If you do have a car, then it is time for you to taking care of this asset by enrolled it into car insurance. Taking insurance can be a good decision for you, especially to keep your assets safely. But unfortunately, the low lever insurance is rarely to be found. You may take a research by browsing online via internet to find the insurance agent which can give you a low level insurance, especially for the car insurance.

Insurance can really helpful when face the unpredictable incident with your car, at this time, the insurance agent will give you several amounts of money in order to help you deal with your problem, so you will not need much money in this case. Find out low cost auto insurance will be the best decision for you to do. But, the idea is just like this. It will always depends on your real condition, if you have an old edition of car, then the cost will be much higher than the new one, because of the condition of the car itself. Another case is that, they will also charge you higher cost if they knew that you have a bad reputation in driving. This is also will depends on your car’s model. If it is a type of sport car which is really trendy, high-maintenance and fashionable, it means that you have to pay more because of the high expense to taking care of the maintenance. Just pay more attention on the information which will be given to you by the insurance agent, because if you do not carefully read it then you may get failed, as a result there will be a high possibility that you must pay more or pay for a higher cost for something which is not so important. It is recommended that you visit the website of Lowcostautomobileinsurance.net for more information.

Then, just simply understand about the rule of low cost car insurance, visit much websites which provide certain information about that, and always make sure that you choose the right type of insurance depends on your car’s condition and the model of your car, but always make sure that you always be a smart consumer. Taking low cost car insurance will be useful for those who are in a limited budget but still want to keep up their car in a good condition no matter what happen. Even you may also compare about the cost price while you analyze certain websites, and end up by choosing the appropriate one.

Media Alert: Peak Performance Swim Camp Returns to Greenwich Family Y for October Weekend Clinic

Posted by on October 13, 2011 1 comment

Media Alert: Peak Performance Swim Camp Returns to Greenwich Family Y for October Weekend Clinic












Orlando, FL (PRWEB) October 04, 2011

WHAT:                

Clinic features highlights from the popular, week-long camp to help swimmers sharpen their short course season training
Holistic training approach conditions the whole swimmer – mentally, technically and physically
Coach Baker’s signature Swim Positive philosophy
Partnership with Nike / U.S. Sports Camps
Low swimmer / coach ratio (9:1)
Enjoys 75% plus rate of repeat campers hailing from around the globe

WHEN:                

October 29-30, 2011

WHERE:            

Greenwich Family Y

50 East Putnam Avenue

Greenwich, CT

REGISTRATION:            

http://www.swimcamp.com

877.308.PEAK (7325)

About Peak Performance Swim Camp

A touring, year-round camp, Peak Performance Swim Camp prides itself in providing a holistic training approach for kids ages 8-18. Based in Orlando, Fla., camp founder, author and former Olympic coach, Nick Baker, emphasizes his Swimming Triangle (mental, technical and physical) and Swim Positive philosophies at each camp. With low swimmer / coach ratios ranging from 6:1 – 9:1, Peak Performance features distinctive camps for competitive swimmers, from elite to junior level. Peak Performance is a Nike / U.S. Sports Camps partner. Private instruction is also available. For information, visit http://www.swimcamp.com or call 877.308.PEAK (7325). Peak Performance can be found on Facebook and Twitter – @swimcamp.

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adidas Tennis Camps Announces Record Camp Registrations

Posted by on July 10, 2011 1 comment

adidas Tennis Camps Announces Record Camp Registrations











Fairfield, CT (Vocus/PRWEB) April 01, 2011

Today the adidas Tennis Camps has announced that their First Quarter registrations has set a company record, with over 1,000 spring enrollees.

One of the summer tennis camps leaders adidas Tennis has published their 2011 summer tennis camp schedule. Over 2,000 tennis players attend these camps annually to get better, make friends, and have fun. Overnight and day tennis camps are offered.

The adidas Tennis Camps have a unique balance between instruction and match/point play at their camps, providing campers with the opportunity to learn new skills while also gaining important match experience. University of Wisconsin Head Men’s Tennis Coach Greg Van Emburgh, former professional tennis player and adidas Tennis Camps Director for the UW Madison tennis camp, says “summer tennis camp provides a great opportunity for each player to improve their individual skills in a learning environment that is both fun and challenging.”

Tennis is considered by many to be the “sport of a lifetime.” We try to give our campers an amazing experience with both learning and fun that makes them want to continue to play the sport for years to come. Many coaches appreciate the role that camp plays in the development of individual junior tennis players. The repetition that each person received while at camp really helps to create the proper habits on the tennis court. As adidas Tennis Camps President Charley Biggs stated, “Our goal is to make sure each camper learns the proper technique for all strokes and leaves camp with a greater confidence in their tennis game.” As the adidas Tennis Camps have grown, we have found it necessary to add more sessions at most of our locations to accommodate our families desire to attend multiple weeks.

Interested prospective campers can learn more about the adidas Tennis Camps and view the 2011 tennis camps schedule at http://www.tenniscamper.com.

The adidas Tennis Camps are a division of eCamps, Inc. eCamps is a nationally recognized provider of summer sports camps. Other camps include the GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps, Revolution Field Hockey Camps, Revolution Softball Camps and International Squash Academy.

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GreatCampJobs.com: Working at Summer Camp is Great for Your Career

Posted by on June 22, 2011 1 comment

GreatCampJobs.com: Working at Summer Camp is Great for Your Career











White Plains, NY (PRWEB) February 6, 2009

CampGroup announces the launch of GreatCampJobs.com, a completely redesigned website featuring summer camp job opportunities and how they are beneficial to your career.

How often do young adults hear “Get a real job”? GreatCampJobs.com points out that working at summer camp is a real job with training, growth potential, management skills, and practical experience. Summer camp jobs provide on-the-job training for careers in teaching, coaching, parks and recreation, child development, as well as, business skills such as problem solving, communication, public speaking, time management, planning and execution. Some colleges will even allow students to earn internship credit through summer camp counselor jobs.

“Unlike other job seeker websites, GreatCampJobs.com, points out the strategic advantages of working at summer camp. Many of the skills utilized and learned as a summer camp counselor are valuable tools in the business world,” says Dan Zenkel, CEO of CampGroup, a family of independently owned and operated summer day and overnight camps in the Northeast and Michigan.

GreatCampJobs.com provides detailed job descriptions for all positions from cabin counselors and activity specialists to nurses, accounting and support staff. “Experience shows that realistic expectations are the number one factor in retaining staff year after year and GreatCampJobs.com strives to depict a clear picture of the hard work yet priceless rewards.” According to Sue Baldwin, staffing coordinator for Lake of the Woods camps, four 2-4 week overnight camps in Michigan for boys and girls.

A major draw to working at summer camp is the chance to work with expert professionals in each field, whether a top collegiate sports coach, exhibiting artist or experienced teacher. The training and practical experience gained in a camp position is unique. Counselors forms special bond at summer camp and these lifelong networking connections can be invaluable in later job searches.

For a position at any of the CampGroup summer camps, visit GreatCampJobs.com for an easy online application. All candidates undergo a personal interview and rigorous background check before a final offer is extended. For international applicants, there is comprehensive J-1 and F-1 visa information and applications available.

CampGroup, LLC, the largest owner/operator of for-profit summer camps in the nation, is at the forefront of summer camping. The Company’s fifteen premier camps, which are located in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, New Jersey and Michigan, include Camp Akeela, Black Bear Lake Day Camp, Camp Cobbossee for Boys, Camp Danbee, The Glen at Lake of the Woods, Greenwoods Camp for Boys, The Grove at Lake of the Woods, Camp Kippewa for Girls, Lake of the Woods Camp for Girls, Camp Mah-Kee-Nac, Ramaquois Day Camp, Camp Walt Whitman, Camp Wicosuta, Camp Winadu, and Camp Winaukee. http://campgroup.com

Contact information:

Sandee Walker

Marketing Consultant

914-329-4080

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The American Camp Association New England Reminds Parents that Summer Day Camp can be a Tax Write Off!

Posted by on May 7, 2011 1 comment

The American Camp Association New England Reminds Parents that Summer Day Camp can be a Tax Write Off!










Natick, MA (PRWEB) July 25, 2005

Many parents may not realize that there are tax benefits to sending kids to camp. To qualify for a tax savings, parents must have dependent children under the age of 13 and enroll them in a summer day camp, thus allowing both parents to either work or go to school.

“ This little-known benefit of summer day camp is one of several wonderful benefits of the camp experience for children including increased confidence and self-esteem, improved independence and leadership skills, and additional social skills in a camp environment of healthy play and all around fun,” says Bette Bussel, executive director of the American Camp Association New England, a non-profit organization that oversees and accredits close to 400 camps in the region.

Sending a child to day camp so that a parent can work qualifies as a dependent-care expense. The size of the tax benefit allowable by law varies depending on the parent’s income; and Bussel recommends that parents consult an accountant or tax advisor about how to claim this benefit. If a parent makes more than $ 43,000, he/she can claim a credit of 20% of the cost of summer day camp or up to $ 600 for one child. This savings only applies to day camps, not to overnight camps.

“We want parents to know that sending their child to camp can be looked upon as great summer option. Not only does camp help kids grow and flourish, it offers a safe environment while parents are at work. And now there’s the double advantage of saving on your taxes. Everyone wins,” concludes Bussel!

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mySummerCamps.com Now the Most Trafficked Camp Directory on the Internet

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mySummerCamps.com Now the Most Trafficked Camp Directory on the Internet










Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) November 10, 2004

Finding a summer camp just got easier. In less than a year, mySummerCamps.com has taken the entire camping world by storm. In fact, no other online camp directory has as many visitors per month, nor do they produce the same consistent volume of traffic throughout the year. mySummerCamps.com has eclipsed the competition, boasting 48,000 more visitors than its nearest competitor in the past 30 days alone.

mySummerCamps.com President Evan Heltay is hardly surprised by the company’s phenomenal success: “We are popular because we deliver results,” he says emphatically. “Families can access up-to-date information on camps from around the world and contact them directly. If you’re looking for a camp, mySummerCamps.com is the place.”

Extensive research influenced mySummerCamps.com to design their system around searches by activity type and geographical location. Their highly popular directory ensures that when families access their site they find camps that match their request; other camp directories simply provide generalized results with no focus.

Camp professionals regard mySummerCamps.com as the full-service source for summer camps, camp jobs and camps for sale or rent all over the world. In addition to being the most trafficked camp directory on the internet, mySummerCamps.com also offers one of the most popular staffing resources and a unique camp rental tool to help camps bring in additional revenue during the off-season. As a gateway to camp activity, mySummerCamps.com offers content for parents, campers, camp staff and camp professionals alike.

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Revolution Softball Camps Announces 2011 Summer Camp Schedule

Posted by on March 8, 2011 1 comment

Revolution Softball Camps Announces 2011 Summer Camp Schedule











Fairfield, CT (Vocus/PRWEB) April 01, 2011

Revolution Softball Camps has published their 2011 summer softball camp schedule. Over the past 5 years we have received much interest about running softball camps from families in all of our other sports.

Revolution Softball Camps have a unique balance between instruction and scrimmages at their camps, providing campers with the opportunity to learn new skills while also gaining game-time experience. Our summer softball camps are designed for athletes to learn, develop, and enhance their skills in all phases of softball. We provide the opportunity to become better softball players by hiring some of the best coaches and players in the sport today.

Softball is one of the largest team sports for girls in the country with over 2.25 million youth players and 235,000 high school players, according to Softball Excellence. Many coaches appreciate the role that camp plays in the development of team members. “Teams are developed in the season, while players are developed in the summer,” according to Matt Cook, the Executive Director of the Revolution Softball Camps. This year, over 100,000 players will attend a summer softball camp for girls.

Interested prospective campers can learn more about Revolution Softball Camps and view the 2011 softball camps schedule at SummerSoftballCamp.com

Revolution Softball Camps is a division of eCamps, Inc. eCamps is a nationally recognized provider of summer sports camps. Other camps include the adidas Tennis Camps, Revolution Field Hockey Camps, GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps and the International Squash Academy.

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