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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Matt Rempe, Gabe Perreault go from players to counselors at Rangers Summer Camp
Matt Rempe and Gabe Perreault will be among the younger players on the ice when the New York Rangers begin training camp in September. But in July, they've been the two old guys on the ice showing kids from age 6-12 how it's done at the Rangers Summer Camp. Last week's session was held at the team's training facility in Tarrytown, New York; the second week concludes Friday at Montclair State College in New Jersey. Also on hand is Rangers alumnus Brian Mullen, a forward who grew up a mile or so from Madison Square Garden and averaged 25 goals during his four seasons on Broadway (1987-88 through 1990-91). He represented the Rangers at the NHL All-Star Game in 1989 and finished his NHL career with 622 points (260 goals, 362 assists) in 832 games. It was hard to say which group was having more fun – the kids or the counselors. 'There are 60 kids at camp, 30 in the younger group and 30 in the older group' Mullen said. 'I played a game with the younger guys and had some fun with them.' To Mullen, being at camp with the kids was more than just a chance to maintain some ties with his old team. 'I've been involved with this program since the beginning,' he said. 'It's important for me to give back because I'm a New York City kid.' Gabe Perreault, Matt Rempe teach kids at Rangers Summer Camp Perreault is 20 and was the Rangers' first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. He turned pro in April after two seasons at Boston College. He's not a lot older than many of the campers, but the Rangers are hoping he'll show at training camp that he's ready for the NHL. If not, he'll start the season with AHL Hartford; however, the Blueshirts are hoping he'll be a contributor before the season gets too far along. But for now, Perreault looked like he was having as much fun as the kids he was instructing. 'Me and Remps were just out here (trying) to have some fun and enjoy it with these guys,' the son of former NHL center Yanic Perreault said. 'It's really cool for us to be out here and have them ask us questions.' At 6-foot-8, Rempe towered over even the tallest camper, at one point joking with one of the kids that 'I'm so tall. You're so small.' The campers got a big dose of the charismatic personality and the sense of humor that has turned him into a favorite among the Blueshirt Faithful at Madison Square Garden. Like Perreault, Rempe looked like he was having a blast. 'We were buzzing around with a bunch of kids, having a lot of fun,' he said. 'I was their age once, and I think it looked pretty cool whenever I saw an old player out there.' The seriousness of trying to earn a regular spot with the Rangers at training camp will come soon enough for Perreault and Rempe. They are different types of players – Perreault figures to make his living as a top-six forward who provides offense, while Rempe, who signed a two-year contract with an average annual value of $975,000 earlier this summer, has shown he can play with the kind of energy and physicality a fourth-liner is counted on to provide. But for a couple of weeks in the summer, they were just kids again. Related Headlines Rangers Daily: Blueshirts polling booths open; Wild, Marco Rossi at contract standstill How healthy Brett Berard could crack Rangers opening-night lineup What Rangers want to see from EJ Emery, Malcolm Spence at 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase Rangers Daily: Back on Blueshirts beat; 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase underway
Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
QNL celebrates summer with creative camps and cultural events
Tribune News Network Doha As summer unfolds, Qatar National Library (QNL) continues to welcome children and young adults with a vibrant lineup of activities, with the Summer Camp initiative taking centre stage in its August offerings. From interactive storytelling sessions to hands-on STEM activities and a deep dive into Gulf history, QNL engages the community with enriching experiences for all ages. Running from August 1 to 29, the Summer Camp offers 14 engaging sessions tailored to different age groups and available in both Arabic and English. Storytime for Children returns with four sessions on 4, 11, 18 and 25 August, designed for children ages seven to 14. These interactive events aim to spark imagination and foster a love of reading. On August 5, 12, 19 and 26, the Library hosts 'Make with Me' workshops, inviting children and young adults ages nine to 17 to participate in hands-on arts and crafts activities designed to promote creativity and self-expression. For young science enthusiasts, the Library offers six STEM sessions on August 6, 13, 14, 20, 21 and 27, covering topics in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. These workshops are tailored for participants ages seven to 17. A highlight of the month is the Gulf History Lecture Series event, 'How Archaeology Revealed the History of the Gulf-Cases from Qatar and Bahrain,' scheduled for 6 August. The lecture will explore how archaeological research sheds light on the region's past, offering insights often absent from written records. Case studies from Qatar and Bahrain will illustrate how settlement patterns evolved over time and how Gulf societies were shaped by their maritime environment. The Library's Murshidi Program returns with two sessions on August 23 and 30. The initiative supports high school and university students by connecting them with mentors who offer personalized guidance on university applications, scholarships and career planning. QNL encourages all community members to register for its events. For more information about the Library's activities and in order to register and attend these events, please visit our website at or download our application from the App Store or Google Play.
Tourism Breaking News
7 days ago
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
OMRAN Group and Ministry of Education Celebrate the Closing of the First 'Summer Camp' for School Students
Post Views: 43 Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education's Directorate of Career Guidance and Student Counselling, celebrated the successful conclusion of the first edition of the 'Summer Camp' — a unique initiative aimed at introducing school students to real-world career opportunities in the tourism and hospitality sector. Held over 10 days, the program welcomed 50 students from grades 10 and 11, who participated in a series of immersive activities, including site visits to various OMRAN Group-affiliated entities across sectors such as hospitality, tourism experiences, and visitor services. In addition, the students took part in interactive workshops and career guidance sessions, providing them with valuable exposure to professional work environments and deepening their understanding of the tourism industry. The closing ceremony was held under the patronage of H.E. Professor Abdullah Khamis Ambusaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Education, and attended by Dr. Hashil Obaid Al Mahrouqi, CEO of OMRAN Group, along with a number of officials from both sides. Maha Al Farsi, HR Business Partner at OMRAN Group, said: 'We're pleased with the success of the first edition of the summer camp, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Education's Vocational Guidance Centre. We were truly impressed by the students' enthusiasm and commitment throughout the program. The camp offered a practical learning experience that introduced participants to the key pillars and diverse fields of the tourism sector. We believe initiatives like this play a vital role in building early career awareness and inspiring youth to explore the sector's promising opportunities.' Mr. Zahran bin Nasser Al-Maghadri, Assistant Director of Studies and Entrepreneurship at the Vocational Guidance and Student Counseling Centre, Ministry of Education, stated: 'The summer camp bridged the gap between education and the job market by offering students hands-on experience in the tourism sector. It raised their career awareness and strengthened key skills. This initiative supports our goal of preparing a capable generation that values national opportunities like tourism. We're proud to partner with OMRAN Group in this model of effective public-private collaboration.' Students also shared their reflections on the experience. Aya Sultan Al-Wahaibi, a student participant, said: 'It was an inspiring and useful experience. I learned a lot from the workshops and visits and discovered new areas within tourism that I had never considered before. The camp helped me explore my interests and made me more excited to learn about the sector.' Mohammed Ali Al Maamari, another student, shared: 'The program gave me the chance to see new sides of tourism and learn about the different roles behind the scenes. It was different from school – I felt like I was learning in a fun and practical way.' The Summer Camp is one of several initiatives under the broader #IAmTourism strategy led by OMRAN Group, which focuses on building a strong national talent pipeline for Oman's tourism sector. The strategy is built on four pillars: increasing awareness of tourism careers, attracting local talent, supporting retention, and fostering institutional partnerships. Through such efforts, OMRAN continues to position tourism as a valuable and accessible career path for Omani youth.
Zawya
24-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Concludes 2025 Summer Camp for Gifted Students under the Theme "Skills of Tomorrow"
Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE: Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, has concluded the 2025 Summer Camp for Talent and Innovation, held under the theme "Skills of Tomorrow". The camp welcomed the participation of over 130 gifted and innovative students from across the UAE, offering an advanced educational environment designed to cultivate future skills, foster innovative thinking, and strengthen leadership qualities among participants. Dr Mariam Al Ghawi, Director of Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Giftedness and Innovation, commented: "We were committed to creating a stimulating learning environment for talented and innovative students during the summer break—one that helped develop their skills, sharpen their capabilities, and provided hands-on exposure to technological and innovation-based concepts in real-world contexts. The level of engagement and creativity we witnessed from students throughout the camp represents a message of hope for a brighter future, one driven by promising national talents equipped with knowledge and a spirit of leadership. We look forward to building on this momentum in future editions by expanding strategic partnerships and enriching both theoretical and practical content in line with national aspirations. The outcomes achieved this year are a clear reflection of the dedicated efforts of our teams and strategic partners and underscore the Foundation's success in establishing a comprehensive educational model that links talent with innovation." Dr. Al Ghawi also expressed appreciation for the valuable partnerships with key supporting entities, notably Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, DP World, Expo Dubai, and Thukher Club, emphasizing that these collaborations form a core pillar of the camp's impact and sustainability. Over the course of two weeks, the camp delivered 12 specialized training programs covering advanced knowledge and technology fields, including artificial intelligence, smart cities, the Internet of Things, digital design, and robotics. The agenda also featured hands-on workshops and high-impact field visits, most notably a scientific visit to the Terra Pavilion at Expo Dubai and an exploratory program at Dubai Maritime City—offering participants unique opportunities to engage in experiential learning. In addition, the camp extended its activities to include awareness programs for parents and senior citizens, further reinforcing the initiative's community and educational dimensions. The camp reflects the Foundation's ongoing commitment to supporting and empowering gifted students, and to developing human capital in the UAE through comprehensive educational initiatives informed by international best practices. It also aligns with the Foundation's vision to establish a sustainable national framework for talent discovery and development, in line with the UAE Centennial 2071 goals of building a competitive knowledge-based economy and an innovation-driven society. The camp concluded with a special recognition ceremony for participating students, during which certificates of achievement were distributed and student-led projects and innovations were showcased—demonstrating a high level of creative thinking and the ability to apply technical knowledge to develop real-world solutions for future challenges.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Camp Visiting Day Is ‘Out of Control' for Wealthy Families — & Parents Are Spending Thousands To Keep Up
Summer camp looks completely different for the country's wealthiest families. While most of America opts for day camps at their local YMCA or the occasional week-long camps — if they're kids go to camp at all — there is a subset of elite kids who attend sleepaway camps for most of the summer. And it's a whole new world there with a culture we can only imagine. Parents-in-the-know have called one part of this camping experience totally 'out of control,' and they are spending thousands of dollars to keep up. A new article published in The Cut revealed a dark trend taking over sleepaway camp: the unspoken competition about parent visiting day. Every year in mid-July, parents come to visit their kids at prestigious summer camps in Maine, where only the 'elite of the elite' go, according to one anonymous parent. These families haven't seen their kids in weeks, but they aren't lining up outside the gates and running to the little ones purely because they missed them. They are doing it to film content for their TikTok channels with the hashtag #visitingday. The more affection, the better looking, and the more expensive gifts brought to visiting day, the better. More from SheKnows We Asked Actual Gen Z Teens To Explain the 'Gen Z Stare' & Here's What They Really Think 'In the past couple of years, visiting day has exploded,' a mom with a son at Camp Takajo and a daughter at Camp Mataponi in Naples, Maine, told The Cut. She pays $17,000 for tuition for each kid for the summer, as well as thousands on the high-end clothing, equipment, overnight trips, and visiting day necessities that camp requires. The East Coast camps limit the gifts parents can bring to what can fit in 'one tote bag' — because other camps in upstate New York and Pennsylvania will be loads of items, from personalized pillows to bunk gifts for the other kids. Even though most of the Maine camps have limited the number of items parents can bring their kids, they are sneaking in expensive stuff. 'It's sushi and Starbucks and Alo Yoga sets,' one mom tells The Cut. Another mom says, 'I have a friend who spent $3,000 on a cookie cake and a tiered candy tower.' Baseball cards have been banned because boys were trading them and getting into fights, but some parents will still bring them as well as a picture wall of photos — from the kids' previous weeks at camp with their friends. Parents make it a whole weekend affair, staying in exclusive hotels, making reservations months in advance for in-demand restaurants, and taking private planes to skip the traffic. 'People fly private, they bring chefs and nannies and housekeepers,' one person says. Another reveals, 'I swear, they're flying in Nobu sushi for their kids.' And before visiting day, moms will get a blowout and wear styled designer wear (because they have to look good for their content, right?). Similar to the influencer-ization of sorority rush on college campuses, this visiting day maximalism started with influencers. 'What happened was, as things do nowadays, a bunch of Instagram-famous moms sent their kids to camp in Maine and started documenting visiting day,' one mom shares. 'Now everyone does the same thing.' 'It's all about how fast you run, how fast your kid runs to you, how good your kid looks, how good you look,' a mom with two daughters at Camp Starlight in Starlight, Pennsylvania, told the outlet. 'That's on Instagram. But then you speak to people in real life, and they're like, 'Visiting day was the worst day ever. My kids cried the whole day,' or whatever.' Last year, a TikToker named Erin Raii opened the lid on how much these expensive summer camps with 'Ivy League reputations' actually cost. One camp in New York will meet with families at their homes for interviews to make sure they're the right fit. If their kid gets in, it cost more than $16,000 for the summer. Another camp in Maine is also $16,000, plus additional charges for extras like equestrian activities. TikTokers are weighing in on this consumerism trend, with one person named Max Cohen (@murrayhillboy) doing a skit pretending to be teens telling their parents what to bring for visiting day and assuring their kids that their housekeeper is keeping up with their Snapchat streaks. According to the comments, this parody isn't far off. 'My kid told me that one of her friends called her parents from the camp to remind her sister to keep up her Duolingo streak 😂,' one person commented. Someone else noted, 'The summer my son asked me to keep up his Snapchat streaks wasn't pretty 🫣🤣.' 'This is bone chillingly accurate,' another person wrote. TikToker Chloe Hechter (@chloehechter) posted a skit pretending to be a camper writing a letter home on visiting day, asking for Labubus, a LoveShackFancy Stanley 'in either pink or blue,' new Lululemon set, sushi rolls, and more. 'Also can you bring me my iPad so I can watch The Summer I Turned Pretty?' 'Currently at camp. Safe to say all the juniors have labubus,' one person commented. These may be satire, but they represent this real trend. Camp Manitou in Oakland, Maine, asked parents on visiting day, 'What's the first thing your kid asked you to bring?' in a TikTok. These real parents said their sons asked for 'Kansas swag,' 'college league gear,' 'birthday gifts for the bunk,' 'One Piece books,' 'Golden Bear swag,' and 'college league swag.' Only a few asked for practical items, like an extra swimsuit and an eyeglass repair kit. These parents all seemed happy to oblige their kids' random requests, which just goes to show that the satire videos are based on very real experiences. One mom in The Cut article summed up visiting day like this: 'Unfortunately, I would say the parents pretty much lose their minds.' Hey, if you can afford to send your kids away for the summer, why not indulge their extra requests too, right?Best of SheKnows Wolf Monte, Somersault Wonder, & More Unique Celebrity Baby Names Celebrity Exes Who Are Co-Parenting Right These 17 Celebrity Couples Have the Sweetest Baby-Naming Traditions Solve the daily Crossword
