Month: September 2021

A Simply Delicious Culinary Quest

by Beth Kurtz Taylor, Camp Delicious Co-Director Many teens have grown up watching cooking shows enticing them to experiment in the kitchen. From Gordon Ramsey to Cupcake Wars they witness food as a competitive event. With a group of eager …

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Thoughts of a Teen Ambassador

by Heleyna Pentuk, 2021 Ambassador Alumna The summer of 2021, I was given the immense opportunity to be a part of the Luminari camp “I Want To Be An Ambassador!” I heard of the camp through my aunt, Beth Dolinar, …

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Managing Your Mental Health Throughout the School Year

by Don Laird, Psychotherapist and Contributor It’s that time of the year again. And yet, something isn’t right. Despite our best intentions, cautious optimism, and hopeful platitudes, the beginning of the 2021 school year is overshadowed by the specter of …

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The Ultimate Aha Moment for Educators

by Gina Catanzarite According to the Oxford Dictionary, an aha moment is “a moment of sudden insight or discovery.”  What I love so much about being part of the Luminari team is the organization’s unwavering commitment to creating aha moments.  It’s right there in …

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