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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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Teen Writer! 2021: A Reflection

by Gina Catanzarite, Teen Writer! Director People ask me all the time what campers should expect if they attend the Teen Writer camp. Is it about formulas for plot development… guidelines for dialogue… tips for characterization… rules of grammar? Well, …

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2021 Speak & Tell Teen Speeches

Anya: Social Media’s Effects on Mental Health in Teens According to the National Institutes of Health, anxiety disorders in teenagers and children increased by 20% between 2007 and 2012, and according to the Pew Research Center, the number of teens …

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Chris Fennimore: Egg Bread Recipe

As the Pandemic cast a dangerous pall over 2020, we retreated to the safety of our homes. Cooking quickly became central to the suddenly constricted everyday lives of Americans. With our favorite restaurants’ dining rooms closed, we rediscovered our kitchens. …

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2021 Teen Ambassador Speeches

Adrionna: My time here at Luminari has given me so many wonderful memories and possible future connections. I remember on the first day thinking that I wouldn’t make many friendships here, but I turned out to be very wrong. After …

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DIY Masks in the Early Pandemic

by Beth Dolinar, Contributing Writer Remember last March? Remember your first mask hunt? Remember when you first heard the news that the virus was deadly and contagious, and you should probably find a face mask to protect yourself and others? …

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Luminari Directors are Eager to Welcome Teens Back to In-Person Camps

Now more than ever, teens need to safely explore new perspectives that challenge the status quo and immerse them in mind-broadening, hands-on learning activities. With an emphasis on cultural diversity, mindfulness and inclusiveness, Luminari Summer Camps will help your teen …

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Taking the Fear Out of Public Speaking

Michael Bartley, Speak & Tell! Co-Director, Interview with Larry Berger on the Saturday Light Brigade Saturday, May 8 (8:20am) https://slbradio.org/mp3/interviews/2021-05-08_Luminari-Michael-Bartley.mp3 Soft music playing in the background Larry Berger: Now it’s a pleasure to welcome Michael Bartley to the radio – …

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