Music and movement! Music, choral and dance camps can energize your summer. by CP & Nicole Knauss It is easy to understand that the activities children and teens are involved in shape their lives and choosing the programs that will most significantly impact their overall development is daunting. Since there is a national focus on [...]

Family Adventures in Tennessee by Jennifer Crutchfield v a * c a * t i o n (noun) an extended period of recreation, especially one spent away from home or in traveling a period spent away from home of business in travel or recreation I confess. The word ‘vacation’ strikes terror in my heart.  It [...]

Put success in your summer! Launch your child into the future with fun, academic summer camps by CP & Ellie Wallis Today’s parents face the challenge of preparing their children for a rewarding and fulfilling future while working hard to support the present.  Summer can present schedules challenges that frazzle hard-working parents.  The answers to [...]

Send your child outside this summer! Build a stronger, smarter and healthier child with summer programs. by CP A generation ago 75% of children spent daily time playing freely in the outdoors.  Reports from the National Wildlife Federation indicate that today only 25% of American children play outside on a regular basis.  An alarming number [...]

Music and movement! Music, choral and dance camps can energize your summer. by CP & Nicole Knauss It is easy to understand that the activities children and teens are involved in shape their lives and choosing the programs that will most significantly impact their overall development is daunting. Since there is a national focus on [...]

Special Needs Summer Camp Programs The American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry estimates that one in 10 schoolchildren are affected by a learning disorder like dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or Asberger’s Syndrome, one of the autism spectrum disorders.  Resources for children with special needs are a crucial component of the educational mix both [...]

Real Troopers Daisy Troop sends smiles and treats to soldiers by CP and Bridget Huckabay Letters from home can feel like a lifeline for campers, especially important when children are away for the first time.  The thrill of hearing their name during mail call can add layers of success to the independence and self-reliance that [...]

Parents, Partnerships, Prevention and Prom by CP Whether you are a mayor, teacher, pastor, mentor, baker or candlestick-maker Boyd Patterson and the City of Chattanooga call on you to join in the fight for the future.  An initiative called “The Future is Ours” is looking for Chattanoogans to use their skill sets to mentor youth [...]

Family fun with Languages Learning a new language can be rewarding for adults and for children but learning as a family can build memories and expand experiences, providing a unifying activity for everyone in the family. Children are natural linguists and research indicates that learning languages at an early age boosts brain activity, stimulating neural [...]

Knoxville L&N STEM Academy celebrates STEM Showcase with 100 Families by CP The Knox County L&N STEM Academy recently celebrated a milestone with over 100 families.  Located in the historic downtown L&N building, a restored train station with elaborate stained glass and 106 year old tile floors, the STEM Academy opened its doors to students [...]