It's summer in the northern hemisphere and I live in a resort area, so I'm really noticing the increase in traffic and visitors now that school is out. I'm not sure if summer camp as I remember it was in the 1950s even exists any more, but there are lots of day camps on all sorts of topics, and week long sports or natural history camps happening around where I live. Campground or retreat settings can be a wonderful way to leave the business of everyday life behind and have some peaceful timeout.

The Bahá'í Faith has many Summer School venues across the United States, ranging from Boy Scout campgrounds to educational campus retreats. So, here's the latest article from the Baha'i site at BellaOnline.com.

Bahá'í Summer Schools and Retreats
Summer schools and retreats began as informal venues to provide education, stimulation and fellowship for Bahá'ís and their families, but have expanded to include topics and social issues that interest participants from all backgrounds.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art183607.asp

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