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Simpson House Inn • Santa Barbara, CA
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- A Two-Night Stay for Two, Sundays through Thursdays ($575) or Fridays and Saturdays ($699), in the Abbeywood Cottage, Greenwich Cottage, Weathervane Room, or Tack Room
- Daily Gourmet Breakfast
- 60-Minute In-Room Spa Treatment
You won't need to be reminded to stop and smell the roses at the Simpson House Inn in sunny, postcard-perfect Santa Barbara, California. The boutique hotel is nestled behind tall hedges on an acre of quaint English gardens, and the AAA Five Diamond award-winning B&B (the only one in North America) is anything but garden-variety.
"While the Simpson is pretty grand, with French antique armoires, wood-burning fireplaces, and an acre of flowering gardens, it still feels like a home" says Concierge.com. "There are 15 rooms and suites—spread out among the main house, four garden cottages, and four rooms in the original carriage house—featuring private patios, stone fireplaces, and English country décor."
Soak up the gorgeous weather and take a hike on the Rattlesnake Trail, or borrow one of the inn's bikes and peddle the two-mile coastal pathway. Head down to one of the charming cafes on State Street before hopping on the trolley to Stearns Wharf, where you can take a stroll on the beach. Then, return to Simpson House for some downtime, an in-room spa treatment, and afternoon refreshments. Mediterranean-inspired hors d'œuvres and wine are served between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., and are a nice precursor to a sunset cruise with the Santa Barbara Sailing Center and dinner in town, followed by a complimentary dessert at the inn.
The next day, awaken feeling fresh as a daisy, and savor a gourmet breakfast outside, in your room, or in the antique-filled main dining room. Oenophiles will want to visit a number of wineries in the area and taste the vino that springs from local soil, while shoppers can get their fill at Paseo Nuevo or El Paseo.
"The rooms have everything you could possibly need, but most impressive are the extras: the gourmet Mediterranean hors d'oeuvres and Santa Barbara wines served each afternoon, the video library, and the gourmet breakfast (delivered on delicate china)."-- Frommer's
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Auckland is in for another warm summer weekend as an anti-cyclone settles over the country.
"The weekend in most areas is fine and dry," said MetService spokesman Dan Corbett.
"There's a nice anti-cyclone settling across New Zealand so it's just great for beach-goers and holiday makers. Some very pleasant weather."
There will be some "typical" morning cloud tomorrow in eastern parts of both the North and South Islands but most of New Zealand weather will be otherwise fine, he said.
A weak front passing north over Fiordland will bring some drizzle, but it will have dissipated by the time it reaches the North Island.
Auckland is expecting temperature highs of about 25 degrees over the weekend, with some patchy cloud and light southwest winds.
"Temperatures will warm up slowly but it doesn't get too hot. With the last high we were getting into the baking 30s. We won't be seeing that this time," Corbett predicted.
But not everyone will be happy with the dry conditions.
"There's probably a few farmers who are looking for a bit more moisture in the northern and eastern parts of the North Island.
"There isn't really any moisture to speak of in the next couple of days."
One or two showers in Northland early tomorrow will just be a "fly in the ointment" in what is a decent-looking day, he said.
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Luxe Solitude on the Wild Mendocino Coast
Elk Cove Inn & Spa • Elk, CA
Escape Kit
- A One-Night Stay for Two in a Garden-View Room, Sundays through Fridays ($115)
- Or, a One-Night Stay for Two in an Oceanfront Room or Cottage, Sundays through Fridays, with a $100 Spa Credit Toward a Couples' Treatment ($210)
- Full Gourmet Champagne Breakfast
- Silver Service Champagne Tray Upon Arrival
- Gift Basket of Local Wine, Homemade Cookies, and Fruit
- Afternoon Wine, Cocktails, and Appetizers
Heading north on Highway 1 between Point Arena and Mendocino, you might feel as if you've driven back in time. As the speed limit slows to 30 miles per hour, you'll pass wind-swept cypress trees that seem to be left over from the Jurassic period, and the fog-shrouded bluffs on your left—beaten down by millennia of crashing tides—appear to precede time itself. This is the Mendocino Coast in all its untamed majesty.
It's around here that you'll find the Elk Cove Inn & Spa, about 15 miles south of the town of Mendocino. Balancing its wild environs with sheer luxury, this 19th century property boasts more than 300 reviews and a perfect five-star rating on TripAdvisor, as well as a AAA Three Diamond award and numerous other accolades for its sweeping ocean views, sumptuous morning feasts, and plush accommodations. Garden-view rooms overlook the property's colorful herb and flower gardens, and they're appointed with a king- or queen-size bed, gas fireplace, private bath, access to the rooftop deck, and a sitting area with TV. Oceanfront rooms and cottages feature huge picture windows and comfy chairs overlooking the roaring Pacific ocean, seastacks, and the Greenwood State Beach. Rooms feature king beds while cottages are appointed with queens, and all come complete with gas fireplaces, private baths, luxury linens, and bathrobes.
In the morning, tuck into a gourmet breakfast for two, which, in addition to champagne and a spread of fruits and pastries, includes a main course inspired by the innkeeper's Southern upbringing—polenta with roasted tomato sauce and cheese grits, perhaps. Walk it off on the beach just below, or head up to Mendocino, home to more than a few quaint boutiques and antiques shops, excellent restaurants, and several nature preserves where redwoods hold court over the ancient, ferny landscape.
"It's unlikely that even in his wildest dreams, lumber baron L. E. White envisioned that the Craftsman-style mansion he constructed in 1883 would become one of coastal Mendocino's most romantic B&Bs."-- San Francisco Chronicle
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SHELDON, Iowa — A growing interest in local food systems is prompting a public conversation in northwest Iowa. The Northwest Iowa Local Food Summit on Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon is an opportunity to help shape the regional food network, according to summit organizers.
"Conversations during the summit will help us create a shared vision for growing the local food system," said Laura Kuennen, regional food coordinator with ISU Extension and Outreach. "Those attending will help create a sustainable plan for food system development projects throughout the region."
The summit will be held 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., with a free lunch for all that pre-register. There is no charge for attending the summit; however an RSVP must be made by Jan. 25 to reserve lunch. RSVPs can be made online at http://new.evite.com/l/HYSB7YLEIY or by calling the O'Brien County Extension at 712-957-5045.
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"Our No. 1 Peace Corps ranking for volunteer service is tangible evidence of something we have always known: our students and graduates are service-oriented and down-to-earth, working tirelessly to benefit communities around the globe," said Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano. "It emphasizes how CU-Boulder's civically engaged students go on to become service-oriented citizens at home and abroad."
Each year since 2004, CU-Boulder has ranked in the top three schools in the nation for Peace Corps volunteers -- three times as the No. 2 school and four times at No. 3.
"We have a track record of attracting adventurous students who also have a hunger to serve, particularly in underdeveloped nations," said Peter Simons, director of CU-Boulder's Institute for Ethical and Civic Engagement (IECE).
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I made a top bar feeder box but could not find hardboard near my school in Kenya. So I used thin plywood to make the sides of the feeder box. See pictures of the feeder box at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/michisu...in/photostream
I read I should make the feeder box waterproof with beeswax on the joints. I am supposed to put the beeswax on the outside I assume? Also do you guys think my sides will keep the sugar water in?
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You will travel to downtown Indianapolis to present your business plan to a panel of alumni and executives. These include bankers, lawyers, entrepreneurs, accountants, real estate moguls, CEOs, among others. On the upper floors of a skyscraper, you must convince these professionals that you are an expert on your business plan and that it is a viable model.
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One of my favorite summer staples are those weeknight twilight hours between 7 – 9 p.m. as local boutiques from Ballard to Capitol Hill fling open their doors and stay open late.
To celebrate the arrival of spring, the boutiques in West Seattle are doing just that with their Spring Fling event this Thursday. Open until 10 p.m., peruse darling favorites along California Avenue: Clementine (shoes!); Carmilia's (Nanette Lepore!); Edie's (more shoes!); Sweetie (sweet clothes! Jewelry!). Pick up a punch card at your first stop and have each shop give you a punch; then turn in it at West 5 for a free glass of sparkling wine to cap off your evening.
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Classical apartment near Sacré-Coeur
Size30 m²
Floor No.4
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
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The apartment consists of a bright double bedroom with storage space. The kitchen includes a coffee maker and microwave. A rainforest shower and heated towel rack are featured in the elegant bathroom, and the sunlit living room includes a sofa bed and a dining area for 4.
Gare du Nord Train Station is within 15 minutes' walk of the apartment. Château Rouge Metro Station is a 5-minute walk away, providing guests with access to popular tourist destinations including the Notre Dame Cathedral and Luxembourg Gardens.
The surrounding area offers cafés, shops and parks. Laundry facilities, and a baby crib and change table are available.
House rulesWe love our walk-a-terre in Paris and have put all our love to renovate it completely! We hope you will feel right at home!
- We ask for a deposit of 300 Euros which you will get back at the end of your stay.
- Arrival: Before 9 pm, Departure: 11.00 am.
- For private housekeeping there are two solutions: Either you do it yourself (vacuum, clean the kitchen and bathroom,wash clothes and sheets) or you pay 40 € on the day of your arrival.
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We had a great Trip to Paris. The Apartment was like it is seen on the pictures. It isn't luxury but there is everything you need. The Toilet is really close to the washingmashine, so you have to be skinny to go there. The metro is just a 5 minutes walk away and you can walk to the Montmartre in about 20 minutes. Which is really great!
It's quite in the apartment and you feel save there because of two closed doors with codes to go through. It was quite clean. Only some dishes and some cooking pots weren't clean, but that's the fault of the visitors before us. There is an electric heating which is totaly adequate for the size of this apartment.
I would totaly go there again. It was nice and everything worked just fine. But i think this area isn't good for kids or for a girltrip. I just felt save because i was there with 3 male friends. On Day it's okay but in the night i wouldn't go out alone.
Very nice Appartement near to Sacre Coer... just 10 min by feed. Kitchen serves everything for cooking everything. Huge rooms and comfortable bed.
Previous tenants did not leave when we arrived... But this was not fault of Sarah/Sandra, who wellcomed us in a very nice way.
We found appartement without problems. Also entering with the door-codes wasn't a problem at all. Everything clean.
We would return everytime!
The hosts have succeeded in creating a cosy feeling by choosing a warm decent colour for the walls, putting up wooden furniture, and removing paint from doorframes and plank floor, we went in and felt at home, the photos are true.
You will be in the fourth floor overlooking a spacy backyard and see the sky, it's pretty light in there.
For the third person tested the sofa in the living room we can tell: bed's are really comfortable and not too soft, we slept very well.
Being there at the beginning of december with outside temparatures around 1°C in the night we had been curious about heating, but the small heating device in the living room did the job well, for all of the flat.
Setbacks had been the heating did not work in the bathroom, so it's a bit colder there, but not severely (device had 1 knob being removed) and hosts did choose a washing machine with a width of 60cm, witch makes you sit cramped on the toilet being cooled down from leg to shoulder, better be a lean person. A 45cm toploader at the opposite wall would have been the better choice.
The neighborhood is dominant african/arabic and represents those in paris with the small income. Streets are someplace littered with waste, but he next morning have been cleaned, and after all: Is St.Germain's streets really Paris? But you can feel safe because at the entrance there are two heavy doors with double keypad access.
Up the road is an arabic diner where you get couscous late at night or lefthand down a turkish one. Righthand down Rue Leon is a local french restaurant where you can dine for a very decent price compared to Paris standards.
Three blocks uphill at the corner of Rue de Clingnancourt/Rue Muller there is a local small french cafe with no tourists in it and a good coffee/croissant, a bakery besides offering pretty good 'traditionel' /baguette.
Down that road RdC righthandside there is a cool bar to get the days last drink.
The hosts have been very easy and cooperative in setting up appointment for key handover.
After mastering paris traffic chaos during the day, surprisingly in this area nearby we've found a parking space every night .
So that's what is about this place - it's affordable, you may start the day in the small cafe, and when coming home late at night after exploring the shiny parts of Paris, you sleep well.
neighborhood drop gold Paris 18 ° apartment 30 rue Myrha. Regarding the way to get to the apartment for a first visit to Paris although not far from Montmartre neighborhood is not great. Access to the apartment is through a wooden door facing the street with a code then cross a yard more or less work and get into a 2nd building. Here are some common aging, fit 4 floors to access the location. The apartment is simple locks the front door are among three difficulty locking the latch of the door is non-existent. The furniture is minimalist, but not cable tv dvd player but no DVD ... Living with children we'd run to be returned to the apartment to 8:00 p.m. ... However great bakery around the corner. That it was a little disappointing we did not feel comfortable in this area with children and because of that no visit at night.
quartier de la goutte d'or Paris 18° appartement au 30 rue Myrha. En ce qui concerne le chemin pour arriver jusqu'à l'appartement pour une première visite à Paris même si pas très loin de Montmartre le quartier n'est pas super. L'accès à l'appartement se fait par une porte en bois donnant sur rue avec digicode puis il faut traverser une cour plus ou moins en travaux et entrer dans un 2° immeuble. Là les communs sont un peu vétustes, il faut monter 4 étages pour accéder à la location. L'appartement est simple les serrures de la porte d'entrée sont au nombre de 3 difficilement verrouillables la clenche de la porte est inexistante. Les meubles sont minimalistes, une télé mais pas cablée un lecteur dvd mais pas de DVD... Séjour avec des enfants nous nous empressions d'être rentrés dans l'appartement pour 20H00... Cependant superbe boulangerie au coin de la rue. Voilà ce fut un peu décevant nous ne nous sommes pas sentis à l'aise dans ce quartier avec les enfants et a cause de cela aucune visite en nocturne.
Good apartment in a central location just right for 4 persons and two nights. No problems with the keys.
Gute Wohnung in zentraler Lage, für 4 Personen und zwei Nächten genau das richtige. Keine Probleme mit der Schlüsselübergabe.
We enjoyed staying in the appartment. It s a nice , payable place to relax and then do your things in Paris, I might do it again once...
A simple but well maintained apartment. Good shower / bath / toiletverziening. Kitchenette with a pretty complete inventory. Warm welcome with clear information. And within walking distance of the Sacre Coeur. An ideal apartment for a few days Paris, extremely cheap.
Een eenvoudig maar goed verzorgd appartement. Goede douche/bad/toiletverziening. Keukentje met een behoorlijk complete inventaris. Hartelijke ontvangst met duidelijke informatie. En dat op loopafstand van de Sacre Coeur. Een ideaal appartement voor een paar daagjes Parijs, super voordelig.
It was nice, the district is ok. Is just a working-class neighborhood. Too bad that right next door is a mosque, and it was Ramadan ist.Ausserdem the drain of the sink was broken, so we had to wash in the bathroom. The apartment is nicely furnished, but also small and spartan. The house is in need of renovation and the stairs can make you scared. The road from the Gare du nort about 10 minutes, shopping can be seen everywhere in the corner. Close to the railway tracks in the morning is also a great vegetable and fruit market. Metro stations are also accessible in 3 min. I can not share the description below of a user, that one looks typical Paris over the roofs and has a good view, you look more into a courtyard or in the neighboring apartments.
Es war nett, das Viertel ist ok. Ist halt ein Arbeiterviertel. Dumm nur, dass direkt nebenan eine Moschee ist, und es Ramadan gewesen ist.Ausserdem war der Abfluss von der Spüle defekt, sodass wir im Bad spülen mussten. Die Wohnung ist nett eingerichtet, allerdings auch spartanisch und klein.
Das Haus ist sehr sanierungsbedürftig und die Treppe kann einem Angst machen. Der Weg vom Gare du nort ca. 10 min, Einkaufen kann man überall in der Ecke. In der Nähe unter den Bahnschienen ist morgens auch ein super Gemüse und Obstmarkt. Metrostationen sind auch in 3 min erreichbar.
Teilen kann ich nicht die Beschreibung eines Users unten, dass man typisch Paris über die Dächer schaut und einen guten Ausblick hat, man schaut eher in einen Hof bzw in die Nachbarwohnungen.
The apartment is really lovely, although kitchen was fairly small (as was the bath!), but a perfect size for the two of us. In a nice, lively area close to the centre and with easy access to all the main monuments and sights, especially the Sacre-Coeur which is a 5-10 minute walk away(!) Sarah was really helpful both before and after arrival and would definitely recommend this apartment.
The apartment has a great location, either on foot of the Sacre Coeur neighborhood or quickly to the metro, the welcome by Sandra was very friendly. However, the apartment was only superficially clean. After the toilet lid was lifted, was to see that was not cleaned for a long time there. Although we paid 30 euros for cleaning, we first had to make myself a bit clean, so it was usable. The apartment was different when she was pictured on the internet!! As it turned out, this was accidentally given to another and we had with Sarah only even phone that us means a move to the other apartment on the second day too much effort, especially since we should be purely move there, although there are other guests had their stuff! But Sarah was friendly and understanding
Die Wohnung hat eine tolle Lage, entweder zu Fuß in das Viertel der Sacre Coeur oder schnell zur Metro, die Begrüßung durch Sandra war sehr freundlich. Allerdings war die Wohnung nur oberflächlich sauber. Nachdem der Klodeckel hochgehoben wurde, war zu sehen, dass dort seit langem nicht geputzt wurde. Obwohl wir 30 Euro für Reinigung bezahlt haben, mussten wir zunächst selbst ein bisschen sauber machen, damit es nutzbar war. Die Wohnung war eine andere als sie im Internet abgebildet war!!!! Wie sich heraus stellte, wurde diese versehentlich an andere vergeben und wir mussten mit Sarah erst selbst Tel, das ein Umzug in die andere Wohnung am Zweiten Tag uns zuviel Aufwand bedeutet, zumal wir dort reinziehen sollten, obwohl dort noch andere Gäste ihre Sachen hatten! Aber Sarah war freundlich und verständnisvoll
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In late December 2013, Conservation Northwest completed its capital campaign in the Columbia Highlands Initiative, including the final phase of on-the-ground habitat protection on 1,024 acres of working ranchlands containing habitat key to the Cascades to Rockies habitat corridor. The easements helped two ranching families fulfill their dream of committing their land to agriculture, open space, and wildlife habitat.
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For more than 25 years, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has provided children with inspiring, exciting and educational experiences with some of the best Tampa summer camp options found anywhere! We have a variety of Summer Day Camps to fit your student's grade level and interest, and we look forward to having your child join us again this year.
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Troopers Mini-Camp - Get ready for adventure and explore all that Busch Gardens has to offer in this 3-day mini-camp for campers Grades K-2! Learn More >
RETURNING FAVORITE! Animal Investigators - Get out your magnifying glass, and start searching for clues! Use all of your senses to solve an animal mystery. Learn More >
NEW! Jungle Jammers - Join us for a week of fabulous fables, terrific tales, and amazing adventures, as you explore stories of jungle animals all over the world! Learn More >
NEW! Wild Wonders - Explore all things icky, sticky, slimy, and smelly as you discover the most eeeeeeew-some facts about the animal world! Learn More >
Nature's Navigators - Navigate through the zoo learning about all of our incredible creatures from magnificent mammals to rockin' reptiles. Learn More >
Planet Patrollers - Get ready for a world of fun! Say 'G'day!' to kangaroos in Australia or trek through the jungles of Asia on this exciting expedition around the globe! Learn More >
NEW! Zoo-per Stars - From auditioning to performing—and everything in between—learn firsthand what it takes to be a world-class entertainer! Learn More >
Eco-Heroes - Animals of all shapes and sizes are FULL of superpower surprises! Discover them all as you find out what it means to be an Eco-Hero! Learn More >
BioBuddies - Meet animals from land and sea and discover how they interact with the world around them. Plus, enjoy a day trip to SeaWorld. Learn More >
Zoo Chefs - Make our animals' dietary dreams come true as you make lunch for a lemur, offer a treat to a giraffe, and become the ultimate Zoo Chef. Learn More >
Trekkers Mini-Camp - Get ready for adventure and explore all that Busch Gardnes has to offer in this 3-day mini-camp for campers Grades 3-4! Learn More >
Explorers - Explore every inch of this thrilling park to find out how animals perceive the world around them! Learn More >
Adventure Apprentices - Become a "camper with clearance" as you go behind-the-scenes to discover what it takes to operate a world class theme park! Learn More >
Splash Seekers - Prepare to get soaked! Our parks use water for everything from animal habitats to plunging water slides. Visit Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, and SeaWorld in search of the thread that ties them all together. Learn More >
Voyagers Mini-Camp - Get ready for adventure and explore all that Busch Gardens has to offer in this 3-day mini-camp for campers Grades 5-6! Learn More >
NEW! Adventure Champs - Join us for a week of fast-paced challenges and competition as you travel through the world of Busch Gardens to become the next Adventure Champ! Learn More >
Junior Zookeepers - Find out what it's like to be a zookeeper: fun, rewarding, and messy! Plus, stay overnight and wake up next to tigers. Learn More >
SEA Trekkers - Explore Busch Gardens, splash through Adventure Island and Aquatica, and spend the night at SeaWorld to see a different park after dark. Learn More >
Trailblazers Mini-Camp - Get ready for adventure and explore all that Busch Gardens has to offer in this 3-day mini-camp for campers Grades 7-8! Learn More >
Counselor in Training - If you are looking for something fun to do this summer, that will provide you with valuable career experience, then the Busch Gardens Counselor in Training program (CIT) is the summer camp program for you. This week-long program offers you a real opportunity to learn from the best. Our expert educators will share their experience and knowledge with you on topics from child development to zoo careers and environmental awareness. You'll complete a specialized orientation and participate side by side with our camp counselors during our summer day camp programs. Application required. Download application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What do the camps include?
A. Camps include the following amenities:
Q. Who are the Busch Gardens Day Camps team members?
A. The Education Department at Busch Gardens has a year-round team of experienced camp personnel. The senior camp team has years of experience teaching students of all ages. Our seasonal day camp counselors are highly motivated, experienced college students that are carefully selected and background screened. They spend a full week training at Busch Gardens prior to campers' arrival. Our entire day camp team trains and possesses First Aid, CPR, AED, Medication Administration, Epi-pen Administration, and reviews safe driving practices in the camp vehicles once they arrive at Busch Gardens.
The American Camp Association (ACA) accredits Busch Gardens Day Camp, which exceeds ACA standards to ensure a safe and enjoyable camp experience for all. Busch Gardens follows ACA's suggested guidelines for establishing the number of counselors necessary to oversee a day camp group. Camps for elementary, secondary, and college students are often on the premises at the same time and our properly trained team allow for a well-managed atmosphere when conducting these camps simultaneously.
Q. Do campers have to participate in all activities?
A. We design events to be enjoyable and realize that sometimes the schedule includes something new for some participants. Everyone is encouraged to participate to the best of their ability during group activities.
Q. Do I need to sign and send back all the registration forms and releases?
A. For campers to attend Busch Gardens Day Camps, it is mandatory that all forms and releases be filled out accurately and completely, are signed by an adult parent/guardian, and then be returned before camp starts. Please return all completed, signed ORIGINAL forms and releases no later than 2 weeks prior to your camp start date.
You will receive a vehicle pass which allows a chosen adult to both drop off and pick up your camper(s) from Busch Gardens. Be prepared for a random vehicle search when entering park premises. NO PETS are allowed on property, so please leave your pets at home.
Q. What are some possible health concerns of the program and how can they be prevented?
A. Some participants will have the opportunity to ride roller coasters and other theme park rides on which they may experience high speeds and zero gravity. Campers will also be in close proximity to many species of animals where they may encounter the animals and associated dander, feathers, or food items. It is imperative to note any health issues or known food, animal or insect, and plant allergies on the Health History Form, and to elaborate on the severity of any condition or reaction.
NOTE: Some available food products may contain or have been processed in proximity to peanut and/or other allergenic ingredients. Please specify any dietary preferences, allergies and/or restrictions on the Health History Form, and elaborate on the possible reaction if consumed or touched. While Day Camps can accommodate a simple vegetarian diet, please provide non-perishable supplements for more complex dietary needs or dietary restrictions.
Campers may come into contact with mosquitoes, wasps, or fire ants almost anywhere. These Florida inhabitants can inflict bites or stings that are readily treatable with Over-the-Counter (OTC) medications. Be sure to review and sign the OTC Medications Release Form. Busch Gardens staff CANNOT DISPENSE ANY MEDICATIONS WITHOUT PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION.
Sun, heat, and humidity can be a dangerous mix in Florida. Participants should wear sunscreen (not provided) and protective clothing (e.g. light, cotton clothing, a hat, and sunglasses) and drink plenty of water to prevent sunburn and overheating.
Q. Are there Health Concerns for which my child may be sent home?
A. Some skin conditions, respiratory ailments, and other diseases are highly contagious for people and animals. If a Health Services team member identifies your camper as being infectious, that he/she has an elevated temperature upon arrival, or exhibits signs of head lice, it will be necessary to send him/her home. Please evaluate any skin irritations or itching, or general health problems before coming to camp in order to avoid any inconvenience, expense, or disappointment.
Q. Do I need to send over-the-counter medications for my child?
A. Health Services keeps the most common over-the-counter (OTC) medications on-hand for all of our park guests, including campers. It is not necessary to send any of these medicines to camp!
Because we cannot dispense any medication without parental and/or physician authorization, please be sure to sign the OTC Medication Release Form and note the available OTC medicines. For the safety of all campers, all medicines, OTC and/or prescription, are collected by Health Services upon arrival and dispensed as required.
Q. What is the procedure in a medical emergency?
A. For all minor injuries and illnesses that occur at any of the parks, the SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment Health Services team is available. For minor injuries that occur off-site, counselors carry a first aid kit and AED, and are trained in basic First Aid, CPR, AED, Medication Administration, and Epi-pen Administration.
For serious injuries and illnesses, participants will be transported to the closest hospital. The Florida Hospital Tampa is within two miles of Busch Gardens or Adventure Island. A Busch Gardens representative will contact you in case of an emergency. For your child's safekeeping, it is required that all your medical consent to treat, medical history forms, and insurance information are complete and signed before registration is considered complete.
Q. What type of food is served during the program?
A. Busch Gardens provides all lunches throughout the course of the program with foods ranging from burgers to spaghetti. For our camps that include a sleepover, pizza is delivered in the evening and breakfast is continental style and includes juice, milk, cold cereals, bagels, yogurt, and fresh fruit.
NOTE: Some available food products may contain or have been processed in proximity to peanut and/or other allergenic ingredients. Please specify any dietary preferences, allergies and/or restrictions on the Health History Form, and elaborate on the possible reaction if consumed. While Day Camps can accommodate a simple vegetarian diet, please provide non-perishable supplements for more complex dietary needs.
Q. May I pack a lunch for my child if he/she doesn't like the daily menu selection?
A. Parents are free to pack a lunch for their camper(s). Please leave the clearly labeled lunch container with a camp supervisor in the morning and we will deliver homemade lunches to campers at lunchtime. Do not pack perishable items as refrigeration is not available. Camp fees are not discounted if a camper brings his or her own lunch.
Q. What happens during inclement weather?
A. Safety is a top priority at Busch Gardens. Camp management and counselors will balance the components of the program with the current weather conditions. Weather conditions are monitored closely by our Security Department and our enjoyment of the park elements is contingent upon the proximity and nature of weather factors such as lightning or high winds.
Rain and afternoon thunderstorms are common in Florida and may affect some camp activities. Our park observes strict weather protocols. When lightning has been spotted within 3 miles of our park, for everyone's safety, guests and team members are required to seek shelter. Campers will be moved to the closest indoor location until the threat has passed.
If park security has called the sever weather code before or during camp dismissal, dismissal must be temporarily halted until the weather passes. This is for everyone's safety. We ask that should you arrive at camp dismissal during bad weather and it appears that no staff is on hand immediately, we are following our security procedures and have everyone safely inside our classroom. We will resume check out once we are given the "all clear" from our security team.
During more severe weather, such as a hurricane, camp management will make a decision about canceling a camp on a case-by-case basis. Camp is not canceled for rain. Once camp is canceled, it cannot be rescheduled for the original date even if the weather clears or other factors change. You will NOT receive a refund for missed days due to inclement weather. Parents/guardians will be contacted in a timely manner should such an event occur.
Q. Does Busch Gardens provide transportation throughout the program?
A. Busch Gardens provides transportation throughout the program in vans or chartered buses. Every day, camp team members review safe driving practices before driving any vehicle for camp and practice skills in the vehicles provided for camp.
Q. What is the Busch Gardens Day Camps refund policy?
A. If written notice of cancellation is received more than SIX WEEKS prior to the session, 100% of the camp fee will be returned.
If written notice of cancellation is received between FOUR (4) TO SIX (6) WEEKS prior to the session, 50% of the camp fee will be returned.
If written notice of cancellation is received FOUR (4) WEEKS OR LESS prior to camp, the entire camp fee will be forfeit.
Rebooking into an open session within the same calendar year is an option. If a participant leaves camp early, or is dismissed, no refund will be given.
Q. What photo opportunities will campers have?
A. Campers will have the ability to take photos park wide as a park guest, and in a few behind the scenes areas. We suggest they bring a camera to take their own photos throughout the week. There are certain ride and zoo back areas where cameras are prohibited and counselors will inform campers where they may or may not use cameras.
Additionally, Busch Gardens provides campers with an individual photo with an animal and a group photo as part of the camping experience.
Q. What time can I drop off my child in the morning?
A. You may drop off your camper as early as 7:30 a.m. Camp counselors arrive at the drop off areas at this time. Please do not drop off your child if a counselor is not present in the area.
Q. Can my child stay in the park after camp unattended?
At the end of camp each day, we will only admit campers 14 years of age or older with written permission from a parent or legal guardian into the park. Only those This benefit is provided at no extra charge, and does
not include admission to other theme parks, or extend to other family members. Please provide a signed, dated note for each day you wish your 14-year-old or older child to enter the park after camp.
For those with younger campers, each day we will hand-stamp any day camper who plans on staying at Busch Gardens, so that they may re-enter the park with an adult who has purchased a park ticket after camp. This benefit is provided at no extra charge, and does not include admission to other theme parks, or extend to other family members.
Q. When does my child get his/her t-shirt?
A. Campers receive their t-shirt during check-in on the first day of camp. Additional t-shirts are available for purchase during your child's camp week for $10/each.
Q. Will my child be able to shop?
A. Campers are provided with everything needed during their day at camp, including food and drinks. There will be no time to shop, so please do not send your child to camp with money. Busch Gardens is not responsible for lost money or valuables.
Q. How do I add the extended care add-on option for my camper(s)?
A. You may contact Education Reservations at 1-813-884-4FUN (4386) to add this option at any time. If your child is signed up for Extended Care, please pick them up for the Education Classroom located adjacent to the main pick-up area, before 6:00p.m.
Additional Questions?
For more information about Busch Gardens Camps, please contact us at 1-813-884-4FUN (4386), Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. If calling after hours, please leave a message and someone will return your call the next morning.
Day Camp Release Form - Be sure to complete, sign and return the forms contained in this document no later than two weeks prior to the start date of a camp.
Day Camp Parent Handbook - Download the handbook to find all kinds of useful information such as frequently asked questions, arrival information, camp schedules and more.
Counselor in Training Application - Download the application for the Counselor in Training program.


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Discussion in 'The Coffee Shop ~ Chit Chat' started by MPC-Silverado, Nov 25, 2010.
to anyone watching the game... whats yoru thoughts?
Shaun Hill is throwing the ball nicely and playing pretty damn good. Suh is a beast, so is megatron Calvin Johnson, I enjoy watching these players. Guy I am playing against in FF has brady so go Detroit.
yeah i dont have anyone playing right now in FF... the guy im playing on FF has a nyg RB so i guess go detriot even tho i have no faith lol
Ya,they blew it again
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Q&A: The Government Shutdown and its Aftermath
By: Mehroz Baig
On Wednesday evening, the night of the vote in the Senate and the House that ended the government shutdown, The Commonwealth Club convened a town hall meeting to look at the past few weeks and answer questions about what the government shutdown did, what the votes in the House and Senate mean and what we can expect moving ahead. The panelists included Professor Alan Auerbach, a law professor at UC Berkeley and Dr. Tammy Frisby, a research fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. Below are some questions that our panelists addressed during the town hall.
How did we get here? What caused this rift in Congress?
Frisby: The debt ceiling conversation has never been an easy one. During most debt ceiling increases, the majority party takes a hit for approving an increase because the popular position is to not increase the ceiling. Our current House and Senate present a new configuration: we have a Democratic president, a Democratic majority Senate and a Republican majority House, so any possibility of the Senate helping the House through the debt ceiling discussion was no longer present. Additionally, with a Republican president, it may have been easier to persuade Republicans to approve the increase, but that wasn't the case here either. In this case, Republicans were even less incentivized to increase the debt ceiling. Ms. Frisby further noted, "We got to this point because Congress – both parties – have not done their job in passing a budget."
Does the debt ceiling matter?
Auerbach: "The debt ceiling makes no sense." The government decides how much it will spend and what it will bring in through taxes. Both of these determine how much debt accumulates. So all the government has to do is pass spending and tax bills to keep the debt in check.
What are some of the consequences of the government shutdown?
Auerbach: We don't have as secure of a position as we did before the shutdown, in terms of how the rest of the world sees us. We didn't default this time but getting close to a default isn't good either. Internally, our economy will slow down further. "An economy, which hasn't been growing strongly since the recession, will grow even more slowly." Auerbach went on to say that shutting down the government will cost us money. He noted that the furloughed workers who are returning to work will be paid retroactively, so they're being paid for work they didn't do; additionally, they have to manage all the backlog from the days when they couldn't work. So not only did we have a loss in time, but also in productivity, which is an added cost.
What did the deal accomplish?
Frisby: "What the deal does not include are any substantial changes to the Affordable Care Act." And that's the reason why this started in the first place. The Republicans managed to stay at sequestered funding until Jan. 15, 2014. And "they added some legislative language that says that we need to have stricter income verification requirements for people receiving subsidies under the Affordable Care Act."
Auerbach: There are long-term budget problems that we face that this discussion or the shutdown didn't address. Our large underlying problem is that our taxes can't pay for the benefits we've promised.
What happens next?
Frisby: The government is now reopened and they have funding until Jan. 15, 2014. The debt ceiling has been raised until February 7, 2014. So the debt ceiling discussion will happen again next year, when 2014 primaries will be in swing. This will become an election issue and voters will get to decide if they tolerate this. In the next election cycle, we'll also see a real test for moderate, business-oriented Republicans: can they serve as a counterweight to the Tea Party/far-right GOP? We will also need to see how John Boehner feels after all this: if he feels burned by the Tea Party and the far-right GOP, he may be more inclined to produce more bipartisan results.
Getting buy-in for an education revolution
There's much to be said about the education system, not just in the United States but also across the world. When Sir Ken Robinson spoke at The Commonwealth Club he talked about the education system being styled like an industrial era assembly line, one that stunts creativity and forces students to fit a schedule and predefined form of learning instead of opening up creative avenues to explore their potential. Similarly, last week at another Commonwealth Club program, Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, talked about the mass of homework that teenagers receive these days, in addition to the barrage of extracurricular activities they are involved in. It's a race to keep up, because ultimately that race determines what happens after high school. Khan said that the system doesn't provide space for students to explore their creativity, to learn in different ways or take their time in mastering a subject. "The assembly line is moving on," he said. "They can't get off." This article in The Atlantic is a perfect example of how the current education system can drive kids to simply be students moving from one requirement to the next, not individuals invested in learning.
The education conversation is not a new one. As a nation, we've been advised of the declining numbers of students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields within the United States. There also have been back-and-forth debates about teacher effectiveness and what it takes to be successful in the classroom. Along those same lines, the entire sense of how we define success is also up for questioning. Do SATs really measure a student's intellectual ability? How do we account for gaps in test scores for students of color? According to the National Center for Fair and Open Testing, there are 850 four-year colleges that do not use the SAT or ACT as part of evaluating an application, a response to the questions that these tests pose.
Things are further complicated by disparities among schools: public schools vs. charter schools; schools that have more funding compared to those that don't; schools in higher-income neighborhoods compared to those in lower-income neighborhoods. A report by the OECD analyzed various factors within education and ranked the U.S. as 6th out of 36 in educational attainment. It noted that in the U.S, as of 2010, 89 percent of adults had at least a high school degree; the OECD average is only 74 percent. However, the rest of the data doesn't present as optimistic an outlook: U.S. students scored a 496 in reading literacy, math and the sciences, on par with scores from Hungary and Sweden but one point less than the OECD average of 497. This ranks the U.S. 20th out of 36. Students in Finland had the highest scores at 543. The U.S. scored worse on the social inequality scale, ranking 27th out of 36, close to Brazil and New Zealand.
But ultimately, it comes down to the stakeholders involved. Our public education system at one point was touted as the best in the world. And even today, students from all over the world come to the United States to advance their studies. As such, it has also become entrenched in its ways. Change has been difficult to implement because the process as it stands today was very successful and got us where we are. What is difficult to recognize, however, is that it may not get us where we want to go.
The education industry is massive and distribution of wealth within it is disproportionate. This infographic points out that while the U.S. is top of the list in terms of spending per student, that spending doesn't correlate to better outcomes in math or science. That may have something to do with how effectively or ineffectively the money is being spent. And there are studies that show that when it comes to achievement, the divide between the rich and the poor is growing.
That says nothing of the for-profit market that has created itself around education. Everything from testing services to test preparation to personalized tutoring all contribute to the current culture of test-driven education. Frontline reported that the testing industry is worth anywhere from $400 million to $700 million. Every high school student with any plans to pursue higher education knows that registering for the SAT will cost money, $51 to be exact, and the loss of a Saturday. And the costs add up depending on how many times a student takes the exam. Of course, the test is not always about intellect but also strategy, so you'll need to prepare for it. That's where Kaplan comes in: you can choose from the lowest-cost test prep program at $299 or go up to the unlimited prep program that costs $1,099.
These companies are not necessarily to blame, because they don't operate in a vacuum. They are responding to a need that the system has created—a need to excel in a test-driven environment, which is seen as the only determinant to succeeding. Success in this case is defined as acceptance to a high-caliber college, which operates within the same system. Of course, adding these additional facets to the education machine creates anything but a level playing field.
Khan pointed out during his Commonwealth Club program that the traditional education model today groups together students by age in a lecture-like setting. Each topic within the subject gets a few weeks' attention and when time is up, the class moves on to the next topic. That, for Khan, is a problem. He argues that instead of time as a fixed constraint and how much a student learns as a variable, it should be the other way around. "What should be fixed is that everyone gets an A and the variable is how long it takes you," he said.
Khan Academy's mission is to provide a world-class education for anyone anywhere and to truly make education a fundamental human right. But how do we accomplish that within today's system? By focusing on what's best for the students, according to Khan. He's concerned about the impact of the entire system on students: in commenting on the SAT during a phone interview, he said that he's not afraid of the test itself but "of the overweighing of the test and what it does for the classroom." If students are learning well and are able to perform better on tests for that reason, that teaches good behavior. However, if students are only learning to take tests, learning at its optimal is not happening and that's not the outcome Khan envisions for a dynamic classroom.
He noted, "Students are starting to crave other options. The decision to go to college now for students is much different than it was for me, and I'm not that old." Khan also added that colleges will need to look at rising tuition costs and the outcomes students can expect after graduation because those are changing and having an impact. "The cracks in the idea that college is the ticket for a middle class living [are already forming]," he said. That's not to say that physical institutions will not be needed — "I'm a big believer that there's a role for the physical institution [in the system]," Khan said. But he added that providing alternative routes for education, not just for those who can't afford it but for everyone who wants an education, is one way to catalyze the bottoms-up approach to change.
The change won't happen overnight, Khan noted. "It's kind of the wild, wild west right now in online education and how it will impact the system," he said. But he's very optimistic that in the next 20 years, the education system will change dramatically, in the best interest of the students who take part in it.