As signs of winter are behind us, it's time for the YWCA to look forward to rising temperatures and the annual Summer Day Camp. Last year's theme, "Let's Go Green," was based on the YWCA's efforts to reduce waste and be more mindful of our consumption of natural resources. This environmental endeavor is in efforts to promote wellness beyond the physical aspects. The YWCA encourages social responsibility and in the spirit of recycling, we will be recycling last year's theme for this upcoming Summer Day Camp 2010.
"Let's Go Green" will not only be reused, but it will build on top of foundations from last year. It will continue to serve its purpose through education and practice and will prove to demonstrate that making small changes can have a large, lasting effect. Some of last year's overzealous participants witnessed what little effort it took to recycle and even tried to manage their own compost. The YWCA is encouraged by the efforts of its young members.
This passion seen in the youth has overflowed to the YWCA staff. The staff has made small changes such as purchasing postconsumer recycled paper and reusing the backsides of printed pages . This effort has even reached our upcoming Annual Gala. Invitations have been printed on recycled cards and envelopes. These small changes have reduced costs and have created a more sustaining atmosphere at the YWCA making what was old, new again.
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