1als. Some are a picture of health, others face daily medical and behavioral difficulties. Different lanâ€" uages and cultural backgrounds can be a tremenâ€" lous enrichment but can also be experienced as "not elonging" and isolation. But when these children umpoï¬thebm,dleycmshmmeirconmmexp& iences of anxiety, excitement of the unknown and hyness about being with other new children togethâ€" r. As they canoe, swim and participate in group ctivities over the two weeks, the shyness and anxiâ€" y fade away. The dreaded overnight sleepâ€"over ecomes a cherished adventure. Camp Clover prides itself on small group settings here each child gets attention from wellâ€"qualified aff. Some of our camp parents have said: "I would like to express my thanks for the effort ade by the counsellors to understand and cope with y son through a time of transition." 1 T M e o sn o e on o enc e yl‘ly.lll was tremendous. "The look pf accomplishment on their faces after they had built their first bench was thrilling," said Anne Gloger, Director of Camp Clover. Campers come from all walks of life â€" from wellâ€" off families and those struggling to provide the essenâ€" any would not have been able to do so without ited Way assistance. iglish, she would be unhappy. With the special ention, she loved camp!" "Zach had a wonderful time â€" his attitude was so cat when he came home." Thanks to support from the United Way, the NCA helps families who cannot afford to pay the Ilfee.'l'heuaiï¬ceofmmyuipglcpumtopay least part of the fee is a strong demonstration of the ue they place on Camp Clover. Many children uld have otherwise been confined to their apartâ€" nts or roam on the streets. In 1996, 310 children enjoyed a camp experience The enthusiasm of the youth who participated in this year‘s first m counsellorâ€"inâ€"training program One ‘of Kâ€"W‘s lifelong citizens and longâ€"time member of the Optimist Club claims that the first mralmbye-pfacitykidswuoï¬mdby the YWCAthqhaer-WMoo.hismï¬fyingw knowdlflm“y,wydlil&mmddwirpa- ents benefit from the Camp Clover experience. Cmpaovuium-weekdaycsnp.mnfom nnmcverym.hlmmmopemionâ€ym ‘ mwK-WOpï¬dnï¬emBammm ‘ girl:mdboylmï¬louwiï¬ufemdhul!hypm- grams focusing on respect for our environment. In times when many parents are worried about children becoming involved with drugs, gangs and othcrhlmfulbdnvior,CampCloveriumwarding alternative, promoting fun, positive peer relations and exploration of nature. This is especially so for the 14â€"18 yearâ€"old youth who participate in the junior and senior counsellorâ€" inâ€"training programs. They spend an intensive one month at camp gaining work skills and leadership experience. The counsellorsâ€"inâ€"training have job descriptions, goalâ€"oriented tasks, learn to anticipate difficulties and gain interview experience. ore than recreation, Camp Clover is a turning it in the lives of many children and their families. ‘he YWCA of Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo is one of the Jnited Way Member Agencies who provide over programs and services to those in need in our lnnklnni!y'. Please give generously to United Way. you! YWCA child can‘t speak Wotlostoy, Wikmat and Weskwice RADDGNGYCAnie® ns AnsnlisBrsss * somecimacad The Meissner name has been synonymous with the travel industry in the Kitchener Waterloo area for the last am.mb“h&.hw.h business is now owned and operated by Ernie Meissner Ir. MEISSNER TRAVEL is also synonymous with success and just last year continued ll-%::nd by mum.{c-u-w..-m "A local presence, with global power, is what we are now," explains Louise Gardiner, vice president of Meissner Carlson Wagonlit Travel. By becoming part of the Carlison Wlpnlitlâ€nnily,thcbendiudfldnlhyin‘powerm be extended to Meissner Travel‘s customers. Do not however, let the change in the name fool you. It is still the same experienced Meissner people providing the excellent quality services, that Meissner clients have come to expect. Meissner Carlson Wagonlit Travel offices are visa fee are also included. Cost is $1 based on double occupancy ship, all meals, entertainment and .ct-avv;t:o:‘;.:; shore excursions and sightseeing in Moscow and St This fabulous, exclusive, fullyâ€"escorted holiday ildnh-tnndu'tounnrm'lthhn-nh-un rd_wn_;?-'hn‘ï¬mhrm,dltrnda'wmdï¬wt}u For information evening see beiow. $3399.00 per person taxes and Russian