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Common application adds two new essay topics

by Maria Badami contributing columnist

I am happy to report that the folks at the common application have added two new essay prompts to the 2017-18 personal essay section. The new topics provide students with more opportunities to share something about themselves that they have not communicated elsewhere in their application.

I encourage students not to write about academic or athletic achievements. The personal essay is the best place to share what one is passionate about, what makes them tick, what truly differentiates them from other applicants.

The 650-word essay topics

include: 1. Some students have a background, identity, interest or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking?

What was the outcome?

4. Describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a

research query, an ethical dilemma — anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could take to identify a solution.

5. Discuss an accomplishment, event or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

6. Describe a topic, idea or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

7. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you’ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt or one of your own

Maria Badami is a college consultant with College Directions of CNY of Fayetteville.

She can be reached at 315-2436658. or collegedirectionscny@ gmail.com. design.

The complete 2017-18 application will become available Aug. 1.

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fast and easy meals to get your family to the table on time

Kids - make a brunch for

So simple!

These two easy dishes combine for a fine brunch

Fruit salad

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- with a little help from Mom

Tasty Flapjack toppings

Ingredients 2 cups strawberries, sliced 2 cups green seedless grapes 2 cups blueberries 8 clementines, quartered 2 firm bananas, sliced 1/3 cup orange juice Directions Combine the fruit in a bowl, then pour the juice over the fruit; toss to coat.

Refrigerate for four hours; stir just before serving.

Cinnamon Apple Syrup

Blueberry Compote

Combine 18 ounces fresh In a saucepan, combine blueberries, 1/3 cup sugar, two apples, peeled, cored grated lemon zest and 2 and sliced, 1/2 cup sugar, tablespoons of lemon juice 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon in a saucepan and 2 Tbsp water. Stir over medium quick tip: to dissolve sugar and heat and cook Make pancakes bring to a boil. Reduce until the sugar from a mix - it’s to low and simmer dissolves and for 10 minutes. a timesaver! the mixture is thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; serve warm.

Sausage & cheese

frittata Ingredients 1 pound pork sausage 1 red pepper, chopped 6 eggs

“Egg in a hole�

1 onion, chopped 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Pepper and salt to taste

SAFETY FIRST:

Ingredients Children should 4 slices bread always be supervised 4 large eggs by an adult when 3 Tbsp. butter cooking. salt and pepper to taste Directions Using a glass, punch out a hole from each bread slice. Mix melted butter, salt and pepper and brush on both sides. Toast the slices on a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until golden. Flip the bread and crack an egg into each hole. Cover and cook until egg sets, about one to two minutes.

Directions Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease rectangular 13-bynine-inch baking dish.

Cook sausage, bell pepper and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until

sausage is no longer pink; drain. Whisk eggs and combine sausage mixture, eggs and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese in baking dish. Bake 25 minutes, then top with remaining cheese and bake until cheese is melted.

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learning curve topics.

17 The lessons that stick.

meals in minutes 4 Kids - make a brunch for dad (with a little help from mom.)

from the editor 6 My ‘recipe research’ paid off.

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Safety is not child’s play.

calendar 8 What’s happening around you

on the go 9

What to know before going camping.

family FYI

12 Make his first Father’s Day special.

15 Summer camp options abound.

16 How families can make staycations more unique.

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from the editor

My ‘recipe research’ paid off As you all know, Mother’s Day was last month, and I started a new tradition – one that was successful in its infancy.

Enjoying the day, relaxing and getting waited on are standard for me and, I’m sure, other moms as well.

But what about my mother? My husband’s mother?

Surely, they deserve some acknowledgement on this day, not just as our mothers, but as our children’s grandmothers.

Sure, we have always recognized their divine, Jennifer Wing guiding hand in our lives on Mother’s Day by Editor presenting them with cards and/or gifts, but I wanted to also give them (and myself) an extra gift this year – a nice brunch.

The problem is, in order to put on a brunch in the manner I’d like, well, I have to do it. I’m not knocking my husband’s or children’s cooking skills, but I do like to have things done “just so.”

I didn’t want this to turn into a stressful event – in the planning or execution – so I did a little “recipe research.”

I figured, if there was a way to have something baking in the oven while I am making other parts of the meal it will not only free up my hands and time, but also space on my stove.

Thus, I turned to the Internet, and came up with the recipe for an ovenbaked sausage frittata recipe. This recipe was crafted when I grabbed a few ideas from a couple of online recipe sites in order to fit what I had in my fridge and pantry.

So it came to be, Mother’s Day morning, that I could be found multitasking, chopping onions, cutting potatoes for hash browns, browning sausage and getting the waffle maker ready for my son, who was happy to help.

Once I got the frittata in the oven, I was freed up to do things like set the table, make toast, cook up some bacon and whip up some bloody marys.

When my folks and mother-in-law walked in, I was still in cooking mode, but definitely ahead of the game, due to my early planning and coordination.

So, how was the frittata? It was a great success, and is now a go-to recipe that I will use in the future – maybe even on Father’s Day, coming up on June 18.

And in case you are interested, the recipe for the delicious frittata can be found on page 4.

Jennifer Wing can be reached at jwing@eaglenewsonline.com.

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Safety is Not child’s play More than 200k kids a year visit ERs for playground-related injuries

safely monitor a child because too many children are using the equipment, choose another time to play.

3 Make sure the playground equipment is age appropriate.

Younger children get injured playing on equipment that is meant for older children.

3 Older children should stay away from playground equipment reserved for younger children to avoid injuring those who are physically smaller. Areas for preschool children should be separate from the areas of school-age children.

3 Children should not wear hoods or clothing with strings on a playground. These can block the child’s peripheral vision and also create choking hazards.

3 Teach your child to follow safety rules. Children should not run, push or shove others while on a playground. They also should not walk in the path of a moving swing or climb a slide instead of using the ladder.

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As temperatures rise, more kids will be on the playground. The nation’s emergency physicians want all of them to have fun, but also to stay safe.

“Many playground injuries can be avoided if parents are mindful about the risks and teach children to obey safety rules,” said Rebecca Parker, MD, FACEP, president of the American College of Emergency Physicians. “We encourage children to get outside and play to promote a healthier lifestyle, but we want to make sure our children are as safe as possible.”

Every year, emergency physicians see more than 200,000 children with playground-related injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These injuries are diverse, from head injuries, to fractures, internal bleeding and others. More than 20,000 of these children are treated for traumatic brain injury, including concussion.

Facts about playground injuries: 3 More than half of playground-related injuries are fractures, contusions and/or abrasions.

3 About 75 percent of nonfatal injuries involving playground equipment occur on public playgrounds, most of which are at schools and daycare centers.

3 The overall rate of emergency visits for playground-related traumatic brain injury has increased significantly in recent years, according to the CDC. Ways to prevent playground injuries: 3 Closely supervise any young child on a playground. Older children also need adult supervision.

3 Make sure the playground facility is properly maintained.

Are there broken pieces of equipment? Is there trash or broken bottles nearby that can cause injury? Does the playground have adequate cushioning to prevent injury?

3 Children should never crowd the playground. If you cannot

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relaxing with friends... Through June 25 On an average day in June and July over 11,000 adolescents will use alcohol for the first time.

Canoeing & kayaking

9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends May 13 - Labor Day; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays June 26 - Labor Day; Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315638-2519 Rental is on a first-come basis. Life jackets are provided for individuals 30 pounds and up, for children under 30 lbs., parents/guardians must bring their own. Beaver Lake requires everyone in the vessel to wear a life jacket. Private kayaks and canoes on Beaver Lake are permitted only on non-holiday weekdays. Weekends are open to rental vessels only.Cost: $10 per hour canoe/ kayak rental.

Trough Jun 17

Bad Kitty - On Stage!

7 p.m. Fridays , 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Saturdays, Coyne Center for the Performing Arts at Le Moyne College, 200 Springfield Road, Syracuse; lemoyne.edu.

Several of Nick Bruel’s wildly popular Bad Kitty books rolled into one hilarious play. Clawsomely fun! Presented by Gifford Family Theatre. For information call 315-445-4200. Tickets are $15, $10 kids.

June 1-June 4

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball

For tips on keeping your teen safe and sober this summer call or visit our website.

Prevention Network 315-471-1359 or PreventionNetworkCNY.org

6:35 p.m. June 1 vs. Charlotte; 7:05 p.m.

June2, 3, 1:05 p.m. June 4 vs. Columbus; NBT Bank Stadium, Syracuse; milb.com.

Great professional baseball and outstanding family fun. Ticket prices vary.

Friday-Saturday, June 2-3 Taste of Syracuse

11 a.m.-11 p.m., Clinton Square, Syracuse; tasteofsyracuse.com.

Enjoy two days of amazing food and fabulous music.

Friday-Sunday, June 2-4 Outdoor Antique Weekend

8 a.m.-5 p.m., Route 20 Bouckville, NY 13310; madison-bouckvile.com.

This event draws more than 150 quality dealers from the northeast.

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Held in the village of Chittenango, this is the largest and longest-running “Wizard of Oz” themed festival in the nation. Stage shows hosted

by Emmy Award winner, Oz historian John Fricke will be Friday and Saturday evening. Meet special guests, and see some surprises along the way. For more information visit oz-stravaganza. com or call 315-333-2286

Saturday, June 3 Family Fishing Day

9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge; 315-6899367 Kids and adults interested in learning the basics of freshwater fishing will enjoy a free session of instruction provided by DEC staff, Carpenter’s Brook staff and volunteers from the Friends of Carpenter’s Brook. The session will consist of five 15-minute breakout stations with instruction: Participants will have the chance to practice casting and fish during the second half of the session. Bait, tackle, rod and reels and instructional materials will be provided. Bring a rod if you have one. Advance registration required.

CNY Rocket Team Challenge 8–1 p.m., Syracuse University’s Skytop Field.; 315.425.9068 x2132, most.org.

Middle and high school students build rockets from kits, paint them, and bring them to Syracuse University’s Skytop field the first Saturday in June for launching. Teams are judged on the quality of their construction, knowledge of the subject, how well they estimated their trajectory, and whether or not their “eggstronaut” survived its ride into the sky. Awards are given in two categories: junior for grades 4 through 8 and senior for grades 9 through 12. The launches are fun to watch and the general public is invited to attend this free event.

World Oceans Day 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse; rosamondgiffordzoo.org.

Life on earth depends on water, and oceans connect us all. From the air we breathe, to the food we eat and the climate we live in, the world’s oceans are crucial to the survival of the planet. Enjoy feeding demonstrations and keeper talks featuring our aquatic residents and learn how you can help make a difference. Free with zoo admission.

Sunday, June 4

Third Annual Clam Jam 1-5 p.m., Spinning Wheel Restaurant, 7384 Thompson Road, North Syracuse; eventbrite. com/e/clam-jam-2017-tickets-31523140562.

All-you-can-eat clambake with dozens of sides, including draft beer, soda, live music, vendors, horseshoes, helicopter rides, raffles, adoptable dogs and more! $45/ person presale. $50 at the door. Proceeds raised to benefit the CNY SPCA. All ages are welcome. Ages 4 and under get in free; ages 5-9 half price tickets for $23.

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reviews of local outdoor activities, events, campgrounds and more

on the go

What to know before going camping

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omedian Jim Gaffigan often jokes that camping is a tradition in his wife’s family, but he’s what people would consider “indoorsy.” Gaffigan notes that the idea of burning a couple of vacation days sleeping on the ground outside isn’t his idea of fun. But the comic may be in the minority.

Camping is one of the most popular outdoor recreational activities in North America.

The statistics resource Statistica says the revenue of campgrounds and RV parks was estimated at $5.8 billion in 2015.

More than $2.5 billion was relegated to camping equipment spending.

Camping takes many forms. Some purists equate camping to minimalist survival – eking out an existence for a few days with nothing more than a tent, a single roll of toilet paper and a fishing pole. Others enjoy the creature comforts of home and would readily consider camping something done from their climate controlled RV.

the wind for a breeze (and also to keep mosquitoes from camping alongside you).

Speak with a camping supply retailer about your camping needs.

• Bring along low-salt, high-protein snacks. Low-salt, high-protein snacks will keep you fueled for day trips along the trails without making you thirsty. Dried berries and high-fiber trail mixes also can keep energy levels up.

• Invest in an insulating pad. A good insulating pad will keep you comfortable when sleeping on the ground. Such a pad also will serve as an extra moisture barrier and will help keep you warm or cool.

to chase away any fears and make navigating a bit easier.

• Be an early bird. To see wildlife, hit the trails as early as possible. Early morning hours also are cooler for walking.

Remember that camping involves getting in touch with nature. Leave the campsite how you found it, taking trash along with you.

• Use the moon. If this is your first time camping, schedule the night out to coincide with a full moon.

There will be extra light at night

Camping experiences range from sleeping under the open stars to glamping – a style of camping with amenities and potentially resort-style services. No matter how one defines camping, information is the key to becoming the proverbial “happy camper.” The following list is a general starting off point for planning a camping adventure.

• Not all campsites are equal. When choosing a campsite, seek an area that offers the amenities you desire. Popular places like lakeside spots or those close to trails tend to book up early. Also, consider proximity to bathrooms, showers and ingress/egress spots. People who desire solitude will pick different campsites than those who want to be near the family action.

• Choose a tent for the weather.

Supplies will differ depending on the temperatures when you plan to camp.

Select a tent with a sun-protection sealant to prolong its longevity.

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Tuesday-Thursday, June 13-15

June 5– July 14

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball

10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. Monday-Friday except July 4, Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge; 315-689-9367.

Offering groups serving children with special needs as well as other small groups, senior citizens and individuals with special needs the opportunity to fish for rainbow trout. Maximum group size is 20. Cost: $3 per person; advance registration required.

6:35 p.m., NBT Bank Stadium, Syracuse; milb.com.

Great professional baseball and outstanding family fun. Ticket prices vary.

Time Out to Fish

Thursday-Sunday, June 8-11 International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend

1 Hall of Fame Drive, Canastota; 315-6977095, ibhof.com.

Head out to Canastota for the exciting induction ceremonies for the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Times and cost TBA.

St. Sophia’s Greek Cultural Festival St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 325 Waring Road, Syracuse; syracusegreekfest.com.

Celebrate all that is Greek with great food, music, dancing and so much more!

See website for details and schedule. Free admission.

Friday-Saturday, June 9-10 35th Annual M&T Syracuse Jazz Fest

4-10:30 p.m., Onondaga Community College, 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse; 800-234-4797, syracusejazzfest.com.

Two days of incredible music during largest free jazz festival in the Northeast U.S. Performers include: Friday evening- Nicholas DiMaria & The Manhattan Jazz Alliance; UAD Kings of Fall; Marc Broussard; Ramsey Lewis; The Mavericks; and Saturday evening- Canen; Soft Spoken Band; Rebirth Brass Band; Asleep at the Wheel and Todd Rundgren. Free admission; parking $5 per vehicle.

Saturday, June 10

Sensory Friendly Time

5:30–7:30 p.m., The MOST, 500 S Franklin St., Syracuse; 315.425.9068 x2132, most.org.

Staff turns down the noise, turns off flashing lights, and shuts off the air compressors so people with sensory processing challenges can enjoy the museum. The museum also offers quiet areas where participants can sit, relax, and regroup.

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Friday, June 16 Duck Dash

5-7 p.m., downtown Skaneateles; skaneateles. com.

Annual Duck Dash by the Skaneateles Creek.

Carnival-like atmosphere with mini duck races, drinks, food, games and more. Purchase a duck for $5 and enter it in the main Duck race,

Saturday, June 17

TACNY Junior Café Scientifique: Cloud Computing Jun 17 @ 9:30–11 a.m., The MOST, 500 S Franklin St., Syracuse; 315.425.9068 x2132, most.org.

Yuzhe (Richard) Tang, PhD, an assistant professor in Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, will lead a discussion aimed at middle school students.

Cloud computing is essentially a virtual computer that executes commands and stores data when we watch TV, our parents pay the rent online and we receive medical care. All these convenience factors, however, cannot be taken for granted.

With an “evil” nature and a vulnerable system under the hood, a cloud provider such as Amazon can leak or corrupt our personal data. So how can we safely utilize the cloud that cannot be fully trusted? A light breakfast is provided. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. The event is free, but TACNY asks that you RSVP to jrcafe@tacny.org. After the event, participants are welcome to explore the museum for free.

Schola Cantorum of Syracuse presents: Salve Regina 7:30 p.m., Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Road, Dewitt; scholacantorumofsyracuse.org.

Varied Polyphonal settings of this Medieval Marian text, by a bouquet of Renaissance Composers. Tickets: $20, $15 for seniors, $10 under 30 and18 and under get in free.

Saturday, June 17

18th Annual Oswego County Hospice Cup Regatta 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Oswego Yacht Club, Lake St., Oswego 315-343-5223, oswegohospice@ verizon.net, friendsofhospice.org.

Fundraiser to support Oswego County

Hospice patients and families. Events include sailing races on Lake Ontario at 10 am, followed by an on-shore reception at 4 p.m. featuring food, beverages, entertainment, drawings and an auction. $15 per person.

Saturday-Sunday, June 17-18

French and Indian War—18th Century Living History Event Times TBA. Battles are Saturday and Sunday.

Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. 4th St., Oswego. 315-343-4711, .fortontario.com

Wednesday, June 21

Celtic Woman: Voices of Angels 7 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, Syracuse; oncenter.org.

Multi-platinum international music sensation Celtic Woman presents a captivating new show for 2017, accompanied by a group of equally talented musicians and dancers whose exceptional skill and high energy bring a fresh fusion to centuries of musical and cultural tradition. This live concert experience features all new stage designs, stunning wardrobes, superb choreography and magnificent arrangements of timeless Irish traditional and contemporary standards in the group’s award-winning signature style. Ticket prices vary.

Thursday, June 22

Concert in the Garden 7 p.m., Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St.; lpl.org.

Local singer songwriter David E. Robertson, Jr., will perform songs by Neil Young, John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan and Cat Stevens as well as original music on acoustic guitar. The performance will be on the stage in the LPL’s new pavilion on Dinosaur Garden lawn. Music will move inside the Carman Community Room if it rains. Free.

Friday-Sunday, June 23-25 63rd Annual

Syracuse Polish Festival 4-10 p.m. Friday: noon-10:30 p.m.

Saturday: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Clinton Square, downtown Syracuse; see website for schedule; polishscholarship.org A family-friendly celebration of Polish culture, heritage and traditions with a variety of entertainment, including the sounds of polka, pop/jazz, dance-funk music along with beautiful folklore and contemporary dance performances by the Polish dance group “Lechowia” from Canada. This event offers attendees a taste of Polish and American cuisine and Polish beer

here is what’s happening around you along with Polish and American arts and crafts.

One of the main attractions is the annual “Pierogi Eating Contest” and “Miss Polonia” presentation.

During the festival, kids can enjoy a variety of hands-on arts and crafts and interactive games and inflatable activities. Free admission.

Saturday, June 24

Ride & Run for the Rescue Long Branch Park 3813 Long Branch Road, Geddes. Visit website for details: rescuemissionalliance.org.

Join hundreds of runners, walkers and cyclists and hit the road to end hunger in our community.

Proceeds will help the Rescue Mission provide breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the year to men, women and children who might otherwise go without. Run or walk a 5K along Onondaga Lake or take on a supported cycling route that starts and ends at Long Branch Park!

Choose between 62-mile, 40-mile, 20-mile, and 10-mile routes. Breakfast and lunch are provided to all registrants. There will also be a raffle, vendor fair and children’s activities in a festive atmosphere.

e At m i 7 p.m., Lakeview Amphitheater, T g n i k I c t i ’ AppleWay,PSyracuse; 490 s Restoration Zac Brown Band

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Great country music at an awesome venue!

Ticket prices vary.

Garden Tour and Craft Sale 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sycamore Hill Gardens, 2130 Old Seneca Turnpike, Marcellus; cnylandtrust .org or call 515-575-8839.

Forty acres of landscaped gardens and ponds. Artisan crafts. Benefits the CNY Land Trust. Tickets - $6 advance sale until June 15, $12 at gate, children 12 and under free. Family friendly. Live music, food (or pack a picnic), golf cart tour of gardens if needed, restrooms available, free parking.

Saturday-Sunday, June 24-25

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bounce houses, kids costume contest, a Pokemon dance party and the ability to make your own Ghostbusters slime. There also will be a Harry Potter make your own magic wand experience.

Admission: $15 Saturday, $10 Sunday, $20 weekend pass, kids 12 and under get half-price admission, under 5 get in free.

Monday-Thursday, June 26-29

Syracuse Chiefs vs Scranton/Wilkes Barre 6:35 p.m., NBT Bank Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse; milb.com.

Great professional baseball and outstanding family fun. Ticket prices vary.

Friday, June 30

Salt City Comic Con

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday with VIP admittance an hour early; The Oncenter Convention Center, Syracuse; saltcitycomiccon.com.

A huge pop culture convention in the area with more than 45,000 square feet of floor space with celebrities, vendors, cosplayers and artists from all over the county come to display, sell and celebrate their fandom. A Kids Zone includes

Third Eye Blind with Special Guest Silversun Pickups 7 p.m., Lakeview Amphitheater, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse; lakeviewamphitheatre.com.

Third Eye Blind celebrates its 20th year with the Summer Gods Tour stop in Syracuse. Ticket prices vary.

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Make his first Father’s Day special Dads are often the first heroes in their young children’s lives. Dads chase away ghosts in the closet, let their daughters dance on their toes and teach their sons how to win the heart of their first crush.

The first Father’s Day a new dad spends with his growing family can be quite memorable, as celebrating one’s fatherhood for the first time is a unique and special time. Spouses and other family members can go the extra mile to make this year that much more special for first-time fathers.

• Let Dad sleep in. Chances are Dad is enamored with his little bundle of joy, but it’s well-known that being a new father often means sacrificing sleep time, especially for the first several months to a year of that child’s life. Enlist the help of a family member

who can be on baby watch while Dad gets to sleep in on the weekend of his big day. With some extra sleep, Dad can enjoy Father’s Day that much more.

• Create a first-year memory book. Take the time to put together a scrapbook of the photos and moments baby and Dad have gotten to spend together. So much focus is often placed on a new baby and his or her mother that Dad may be left playing second fiddle. Make it clear that fathers are key to their children’s development and happiness, too.

• Make a baby keepsake. Use washable ink so that baby can sign a Father’s Day card with a hand or footprint. The tradition can be repeated year after year until the child is old enough to write.

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• Go overboard on gifts. The idea isn’t to buy Dad’s love, but Dad’s first Father’s Day is a truly unique time.

On behalf of his firstborn, purchase a few different gifts, those items that he has been interested in buying but has resisted in favor of saving money for new onesies and burp cloths. Or invest in one special event gift, such as tickets to a game to see his favorite team or a concert to catch a favorite band.

• Boost his ego. Get matching T-shirts for baby and Dad with cute memes and sayings, such as “Couch Potato” and “Tater Tot.” Father’s Day comes once a year. However, a father’s very first Father’s Day occurs just once. Use the opportunity to pamper Dad so he can savor this truly special experience.

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ummer camp is a beloved tradition in many families. Many parents of young children fondly recall spending their summers at summer camp, where they made lifelong friends and learned the finer points of roasting marshmallows and competing in threelegged sack races.

Parents looking for the right summer camp for their kids discover there are various types of summer camps, each offering youngsters something different. The following are some of the summer camp options parents can expect to encounter as they search for the right camper for their kids.

Day camp

Day camps are not overnight camps, which means kids will return home each night rather than sleep over at camp.

Day camps typically offer many of the activities people have come to associate with camps, including crafts, sports and even day-trips to experience local culture or attractions. Many day camps are coed, and counselors typically live within the community.

Faith-based camp

Faith-based camps offer many of the same activities as more traditional summer camps, but do so while simultaneously offering campers the opportunity to celebrate and further explore their religious beliefs. Some faith-based camps may focus heavily on religion, incorporating faith into daily camp activities, while

others may be more subtle with regard to integrating religious beliefs and lessons into camp activities.

Sports camps

Some summer camps focus on a particular sport, catering to young athletes

who want to further develop their athletic talents. Sports camps may feature guest lectures and lessons from notable local athletes and coaches, while some camps may provide instruction from current and/ or former professional athletes. Some sports camps are overnight, while others are day camps.

Family camps

Family camps are opportunities for the whole family to enjoy the summer camp experience. Family camps typically tailor their activities around tasks families can complete together, with counselors providing assistance when it’s needed. Family camps may be faithbased or secular, and families typically stay overnight, sleeping in facilities on the campsites or in lodging away from home.

Special needs camps

Parents of children with special needs can still send their kids to summer camp, as there are many camps that cater to such youngsters. Special needs camps may cater to campers who are blind, deaf, learning disabled or mentally or physically disabled. Staff at special needs camps typically undergo extensive training, which helps to calm some of the fears parents may have about leaving their special needs children at camp.

Facilities at special needs camps are often built to accommodate the specific needs of campers.

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How families can make staycations more unique Experimenting in the kitchen during a staycation can give families the feeling of dining out that they enjoy on more traditional vacations.

As a result of the economic downturn that began in 2008, many families found themselves forgoing traditional vacations in favor of staycations.In such instances, families spent time away from work and school together but did not travel far, if at all.

While the economy has bounced back since the dawn of the staycation, many families are still choosing to stay at home in an effort to save money. Staycations might not seem as glamorous as traveling abroad or as relaxing as spending a week in an oceanfront resort or condominium, but there are ways for families to make staycations more fun and seem like a true departure from everyday life.

• Experiment with new cuisine. One of the joys of travel is the opportunity to dine out and experience cuisine native to particular locales. But families don’t need to travel abroad to enjoy this particular benefit of traveling. The internet is home to a wealth of recipes from countries far and wide. Parents and their kids can choose recipes online and prepare meals from a different country each night, or pick a ‘country or region of the week and prepare a different dish native to that area each night. This provides a great departure from ordinary family dinners and can make for a fun activity for the whole family.

• Camp out. Straying from the norm, even when staying at home, can make staycations seem more like a vacation than merely a week away from school or the office. Parents who want to add a dash of adventure to their families staycations can set up tents in the backyard and sleep

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under the stars or seek out local campsites that are free or relatively inexpensive. Tell stories around a backyard firepit when staying at home to provide a more authentic camping experience for everyone.

• Take in local culture. Rather than spending the week lounging around the house or the backyard pool, families can explore the cultural opportunities in their towns or cities.

Busy families tend to take such opportunities for granted when they get caught up in the daily grind, and exploring local history and artistic opportunities in the same way you would when traveling can provide a sense of excitement similar to that experienced during more traditional vacations.

Visit a local zoo, take in a performance at a local theater company or take a guided historical tour of an area of your hometown or a nearby city.

• Indulge in an extraordinary activity. While families typically choose staycations to save money, forgetting the budget to enjoy one extraordinary activity can make a staycation more fun and memorable. Spend one day during the staycation doing something the family would not ordinarily do, be it visiting an all-day amusement park, taking a helicopter tour of a nearby city or going to a ballgame.

Such a break from the norm, even if it’s only for a single night, can make staycations feel more like vacations.

Staycations have become an economic necessity for many families, and there are many ways for parents to make such times as enjoyable and unique as more traditional vacations.

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The lessons that stick

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I spent a lot of time in the hospital when I was little. ’ve been driving for approximately 32 years. I’ve B er g a m o- M re n owned a car for roughly 27 of those years, and During that time, Dad taught me how to draw threeoo a K dimensional figures. I can’t draw much else, but I in all that time my dad reminded me to check can draw a mean cube, sphere and cone. the oil and perform any other associated car Also at that time, he also read me “Madeline.” maintenance.

Over and over and over. He probably had visions I learned more than basic car maintenance under my dad’s tutelage, even if he didn’t think of an old house in Paris in his dreams because he read it to me so many times. Never once did he I was listening. tell me “no.” Years later, I remembered this when I don’t know if any of it qualifies as Big Life A The Boy asked me to read “The Little Auto” over Lessons that will one day be made into a movie mo e v ther and over and over. (“The little auto goes up the hill starting Jennifer Lawrence and Tom Hanks in the title i t c ’s perspe ...”) roles, but they are lessons and skills just the same.

For one thing, there are the words of wisdom I now say to Not deep, profound life lessons but the ones that stick with The Boy such as “when all else fails, read the directions” and “it you, like a rich soup on a cold day — comforting and satisfying.

So, to honor my dad on Father’s Day, I will check the oil. And all depends on whose ox is gored.” (Admittedly, it took me years to understand that last one as the only “gourd” I knew as a child even though there’s a little light in my car that tells me when to check my tires air pressure, it means more when my Dad reminds was pumpkin related.)

I learned how to plant a garden, albeit mine is much smaller than me to check, so I’ll check that too. the one my dad kept since I don’t have a family of seven to feed. I Karen Bergamo Moore lives in Camillus with her husband ask his opinion on my latest gardening venture (this year, a pallet garden), and incorporate his advice into my plans. Sometimes we and son. She works in the communications office at the SUNY trade plants, and because I have a monstrous rhubarb plant, I College of Environmental Science and Forestry, is active in Boy take great pride in supplying one of the main ingredients for his Scouts and enjoys running 5Ks with her son. Follow her on twitter at @kmoore623. strawberry rhubarb pie.

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