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| | Camp AVARY - Brief Article Whole Earth - Find Articles |
 | | Camp AVARY (Alternative Ventures for At Risk Youth) is a one- to-two-week-long adventure for Bay Area children between the ages of eight and twelve, at least one of whose parents is incarcerated or has been in and out of jail or prison. |
 | | For the past three years camp AVARY has been bringing kids out of the horror show and into sunshine, laughter, music, writing, theater and dance, martial arts and yoga, environmental education, swimming, and quiet times; lots of stream walks and nature hikes to help children feel more comfortable outside. |
 | | Says Rifkin, "Where George would usually be withdrawn and keep a scowl on his face, he would smile and be creative when he was around our head dishwasher. |
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